A very cute, body positive read! Tabitha is obsessed with the world of Sommerland, so much so that she takes a summer job working there. While she has dreams of being a princess, she’s assigned to a good stand. Though friendship, hard work, a bit of magic and a bit of romance, her dreams might come true! Thank you to NetGalley for a free ebook in exchange for this honest review.

A super adorable graphic novel about a Tabitha, who grows up dreaming of playing a princess in her favorite themepark, but when she gets the chance, she realizes that she doesn't look like all the other princesses.

I loved the bright art and cheerful tone of this graphic novel! It definitely captured the magic of childhood wonder and the joy of trying to pass that wonder on to younger kids! I especially loved the fairytale wedding and the diverse cast of characters!

Unfortunately, I do think this book relied a bit too heavily on the whole Disneyland inspiration, which left the park and the accompanying lore a bit chaotic and underdeveloped. Also there seemed to be a bit of an age gap between Tabitha and the love interest that seemed a little inappropriate. She was 17 in a high school summer program, and he was a full time employee of the park who had been there for a few years. So while his age is never stated, he's definitely a few years past high school.

Over all, I think this is a great quick read for anyone that ever wanted to work at a Disney park lol.

We Could Be Magic is the wild tale of one teenager’s dream summer program at a beloved childhood theme park. This story captures the energy of the Disney College Program perfectly for those who won’t get a chance to experience it themselves. From the highs of parades, to the lows of parking duty. It’s told through the eyes of a super fan who doesn’t take a second of her experience for granted. Tabitha teaches readers to stick with their dreams no matter what, brush off bad vibes of the haters around them, and stay the course towards what they believe in! This is an ultimately uplifting story about body positivity, summertime crushes, and magical theme park antics.

The absolute stand out of this title for me is Joelle Murray’s art. Through endlessly whimsical details and beautifully vibrant pages filled with color, she created the absolute most stunning environments and larger than life characters for Meyer’s universe. I could immerse myself in the pages all day!

Nods to hidden mickeys and other Disney World “secrets” will keep young fans coming back to this one again and again. It’s a wonderful overall representation of black girl magic and not letting other’s ideas of what a bigger body can do hold you back. This story arc was lighter on the romantic flirtatious avenue than I expected especially judging by the cover, but PERFECT for little readers wanting to just barely dip their toes into that genre. An age appropriate clean romance that will certainly be getting recommended at my public library!

I read this courtesy Macmillan Children’s Publishing and NetGalley. Tabitha has always been a huge fan of Sommerland, a theme park remarkably like, say, the Mouse Kingdom, and when she gets a summer internship, she is overjoyed…but she finds out that it’s not a fairytale. In this charming story, Tabi learns to keep the joy she’s always felt for her idea of the theme park, but understand that there are people who work there, just like her. It helps that there’s a cute boy who works there… A feel-good sweet romance, just the right thing for a summer read! #WeCouldBeMagic #NetGalley

Thanks to NetGalley & Macmillan Children's Publishing Group for the early copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun read! It's pretty unique to see someone applying to work at a Not-Disney place and see them actually working there. I like the protagonist's struggle with wanting to be the main character but also not taking her experience working there for granted.

The art was kinda off at some points but it worked overall for the story.

I received a digital arc from the publisher via Netgalley though all thoughts are my own.

This was such an enjoyable read and I had a great time from the beginning to the end of the story.

I loved Tabi who is a young adult that just recently landed a job at her dream park that is the equivalent of Disney but without using that name. She's determined to become a Princess and while the road is far from easy for her, she has some help with friends she makes in the park as well as realizing that her version of being a Princess is very much needed.

I highly recommend this book. I loved that there was an emphasis on being fat positive, that it's more than okay to be different than what's considered a regular Princess and that sometimes you can meet one of your best friends completely by chance while following your dreams.

I also loved the artwork and the ending was super sweet!

This was a fun read that I will definitely be buying for my HS library. I love that this author has ventured into graphic novels, it was the perfect medium to tell this story. The plot and characters were wholesome and cute, though the story went very quickly and I wanted to see and know more. This is definitely a great read for a fan of certain theme parks and for romance readers looking for a good palate cleanser. A great read!

4.5 stars // this was ADORABLE!!! I wasn't expecting to like this as much as i did, but who doesn't love a dreamer?

rep: racially diverse cast, Black plus size MC

spice: none

5 stars. All the stars! Once I started this book I could not put it down. This graphic novel has everything my childhood heart would desire: fairy tale princesses, behind-the-scenes theme park adventures, smiles and magic and so much more. The illustrations and coloring are perfect. Tabi is an awesome leading lady who has her dreams set on becoming a character actor for Sommerland’s Princess Madeline. Even though the odds are against her, she has grit, determination, unwavering optimism and so much heart. Tabi starts out her summer internship working the nacho stand. She steels herself against disillusionment and befriends James, who shares her authenticity and spirit. This book is just so charming. I swooned. I regained faith in humanity. I believed kindness and good people exist. I felt like a kid again. Read this book if you’ve ever wanted to visit (or revisit) the most magical place on earth. Read this if you’ve ever dreamed of being an imagineer or cast member. Read this book if you love finding fairy tale magic in the real world. Read this is you like uncovering hidden secrets or finding Easter eggs. Read this book if you liked Rainbow Rowell’s Pumpkinheads. Read this book if you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt discouraged but continued to dream big anyway. This is a body positive book with great representation. I was so lucky to receive an ARC of the digital ebook from NetGalley. I will definitely be gifting a copy to my niece and reading a hard copy with my daughter after it’s released. Marissa Meyer has impressed me before in other genres, but this addition to her oeuvre is not only my favorite of hers but also one of my all-time favorite graphic novels. Coupled with the excellent art from Joelle Murray, this was knocked right out of the park.

We Could be Magic is a beautifully magical book about following your dreams and learning to love yourself. I was rooting for Tabitha Laurie from start to finish. Tabitha who desperately wants to be cast as a princess to create the magical moments she remembered as a child. Through hard work, dedication, and passion, she works tirelessly to chase after her dreams. There are many magical moments in this graphic novel. The story-line is fun and quick moving, The artwork in this YA graphic novel is magically beautiful. It's about loving who you are and being yourself. Good graphic novel for teens and Young Adults.

Marissa Meyer proves yet again that she isn't just the queen of fairytale retellings but can make magic in the contemporary world as well.

This is such a cute story of believing in your dreams and not giving up. Tabi has been in love with Sommerland ever since she was little. Even more so than her dream of portraying a princess. She is chosen to participate in the junior apprenticeship program during the summer where she hopes she can make her dreams come true by being a character.

Off to a rough start, Tabi doesn't give up on her dreams nor does she let anything ruin the magic of Sommerland. She meets people who believe in her and in the end, she makes magic.

This world has a very Disney-esqe feeling to it but when Disney is one of the most magical places on Earth, how can you not compare it? However, the team does a great job making this graphic novel magical and ensuring it has its own style. I thought the whole story was very cute and inspiring.

I really liked the ending where the portrayals are shown as still being very important but also the inspiration that can come from going outside of those portrayals.

I highly recommend this graphic novel for everyone who has always loved magic and wanted to be royalty someday.

I ADORED this graphic novel!

Marissa Meyer is one of my favorite authors, so I was excited to get an ARC of her newest graphic novel. There was a wonderful message of body positivity, set against the charming backdrop of a Disney-esque theme part called Sommerland. The art style was charming and cute, and Tabi was such a sweet character. I liked that she took her job seriously but always had fun with it. The art style reminded me a bit of Pumpkinheads which I also love. I would definitely recommend this gorgeous graphic novel.

What a delight this graphic novel is! I loved the illustration style and the colors. Tabi is such a lovely main character; she knows exactly what her dream is and isn't afraid to put in the hard work to get there. She stays positive even when everyone around her does not, and she does so in a way that is really refreshing to see on the page. As a Disney parks fan, I loved Tabi's love of this fictional equivalent!

Adorable graphic novel with great messages of body positivity, hard work and continuing to reach for your dreams! Great kids book! 4.25 stars out of 5. The art in the graphic novel was incredible. It made it come to life.

Thank you NetGalley, the author and publisher for the ARC on exchange for my review

“We Could Be Magic” is for those of us who believe in love, hard work, and making our dreams come true. Tabi has dreamed of being a princess cast member of SommerLand theme park, since she was a little girl. She stomps down her dream regardless of stigmas, others attitudes, or the norm of what expectations are around her. As a lover of Disney, this graphic novel was charming, cute, and witty. Marissa Meyer delivers, yet again. Thank you to NetGalley, MacMillon Children’s Publishing Group for this ARC.

I really enjoyed We Could Be Magic by Marissa Meyer. This graphic novel follows Tabitha, a teenager who's spent most of her life enthralled by the creations of Winda Sommers and her theme park Sommerland (an alternate Disneyland, it seems). Tabitha gets the opportunity to participate in a summer work program at Sommerland and believes that this might be her chance to play a Sommerland Princess. While the summer is filled with various letdowns and disappointments (she's assigned to work the Nacho stand, her Sommerland coworkers complain constantly and are often rude, and she fails her first character audition), Tabitha still gets to experience the magic of Sommerland. She meets James, a park employee who also appreciates the magic of Sommerland and eventually passes her audition to play one of the costumed characters, Kitty Wise. The end of the summer brings romance and an opportunity to play her dream role, Princess Madeline.

I thought this was such a sweet and charming story. Tabitha was definitely a heroine that I wanted to root for. I loved seeing her character development - from wide-eyed and a bit naive to determined and fierce. She never gives up on herself and also doesn't give up who she is. James was a great character as well. It takes a bit of time for Tabitha to stop swooning over one of the Princess in the park and realize that the boy she's been adventuring with is the real prince charming. I will definitely recommend this one to teen readers when it's released.

4 stars//e-ARC//Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an e-ARC! Thoughts/review are my own.
This was soooo cute. Technically marked as a YA, but I think it could even pass for middle grade. Our main character, Tabi, is enamored with the royal characters of Sommerland, a Disney-esque park, from a young age, and dreams of being cast as one of the princesses. We follow her throughout her summer working at the park, bound and determined to achieve her dream despite the fact that she's... well... not your usual princess material.
The body positivity in this book thrilled me to no end, but what I loved most of all was Tabi's determination to achieve her dream despite every challenge and setback she faced. She wasn't afraid to work hard or look a little silly to get what she wanted, and stayed true to herself the entire time. This is such a valuable message for younger readers! I plan to purchase a copy for my 10-year-old step-sister when the book is released because she reminds me a lot of Tabi and hopefully will see some of herself in the story and feel inspired by its message. A cute, fun read that definitely left me smiling!

A super cute graphic novel about a girl who can't wait to be one of the princesses at her childhood favorite amusement park. Light romance and Disney vibe.

What and adorable, important, and all-around fun book! I love the vibrant illustrations and the enthusiasm exuding from the protagonist. The love interest is charming, message is affirming, and the overall themes of hope and working to make dreams come true is magical and infectious.

We Could Be Magic was fabulous! I loved how Tabitha was so dedicated to her craft that she let nothing stop her. With hints of the most iconic happiest place on earth woven throughout, Meyer kept me guessing what symbols would be next. The sweet romance of this graphic novel was a welcome relief to other young adult books I have read lately. Readers will enjoy this one over and over again.