A magical and sweet adventure that gives strong Disney vibes!

Every illustration captures the magic of the story in an eye-catching and endearing way. Definitely a nostalgic read for any Disney college program alum or an inspiration for DCP hopefuls.

I love this read. It was easy, not complicated, while still having big feelings and big plot points. It felt good to watch the main character grow up and realize that passion alone will not help us achieve our dreams, we have to put in the time, effort, and determination to make your dreams happen. And sometimes even when we work hard and make things happen, our dream still isn't right for us. So we have to change our dream and refocus, make things happen.

What a story. Absolutely enamored with the whole book.

Oh I thought this was just SO sugary sweet!!! The book itself was obviously giving Disney vibes and finding magic and love, which was really cute. I really liked James and Tabi together and loved the way they both just wanted to find the magic in their jobs, even when everyone else didn't. And even as Tabi began seeing that the job *isn't* always all that magical, she still loved and truly believed she was making a difference and that, one day, her dream would be realized. The art style was also really cute as well and matched the vibe of the story perfectly. There's one panel towards the end that I especially liked and will be so happy to see in the physical book. Overall, this was an adorable graphic novel. My main complaint is just that I wish it was a teensy bit longer so that the story didn't have to move quite as fast as it did, but that's a minor gripe and I really loved reading this!

This was 100% magical.

I loved how magic is captured throughout the story, from production magic to magic that is made organically every day. I loved the strong fmcs, authentic friendships, and love seamlessly portrayed. This is A+ story and character building!


CW: fatphobia

This book was complete magic! I was a college program participant at Walt Disney World, and found myself relating to this book on more than one level! I am happy for Marissa Meyer's little spark of magic in the world, and cannot wait to add this into the collection at my library. Than you for the ARC!

I really loved this book! It was such a sweet read, and hope there is a sequel (or another standalone within the same park). I loved how it took on how much stories can mean to us, and how much they can bring even better stories to people while overcoming constricting ideals and norms. The art style was great and the characters were just as amazing! Will definitely keep an eye out for another book in this style.

I enjoy this so much!!!

What I like from this book:
- The artstyle!! The colour palette?! Very eye-pleasing
- James. Must protect at all cost. I love James and Tabi dynamic is warm, and supportive🌸
- Tabi 🩷🩷🩷 our FMC. She worked so hard and so deserved to earn the magical things floored in this book. The ups and downs. The never give up!!! And as a curvy myself, I feel seen, and appreciated and it feels nice to make magic with this kind of body 🫶🏾
- Loving how the plot centred around Tabi's struggles yet her determination to reach her dream. And what she got in the end exceeding my expectations.

Read if you like:
- light magical summer romance revolving wonderland and princess and kitty!!!
- graphic novel to be read in one sitting
- Strong determined FMC
- Loveable couples

Thanks for the arc in exchange for honest review ✨

This was absolutely perfect in every way!!!!

Evoking the joy of the happiest place on Earth, Sommerland is a theme park that brings every guest magical moments and one-of-a-kind characters. Which, in turn, is why children grow up dreaming of being those characters. As adults, they reach for those nostalgic moments to bring back the memories of what made them special.

That’s exactly what happens for Tabi, who in the summer before her senior year in high school, applies to work for her dream job at Sommerland, with the hopes of becoming a character actor… a princess, to be precise. But every time she tells someone or mentions her dreams, they suggest a costumed character, with their face hidden away.

It’s definitely obvious from early on why they’re all in disbelief on why she isn’t understanding. It’s all about her weight. Which is confirmed later in the book when one of the princesses, who up until now have all been vapid and had a chip on their shoulders, tells her that she’ll never fit in the costumes.

As someone who loves a theme park, it would be so incredible if for once, there really was more representation in character actors, especially face ones. I get that we are stuck with this horrible beauty standard that we’ve grown into, but a small .001 percent of the world fits that. I’d like to see more plus size actors… but that is a tangent, which obviously fits in with the theme of the book, but is neither here nor there.

We Could Be Magic had all the magic and beauty I expect to see when thinking about the themes, but also the jaded attitudes and hate spewing from the mouths of minimum wage employees for a big corporation. It feels almost as if the author and/or illustrator has worked for D!$ney and know exactly what it’s like.

Thank you to the publisher for an eARC of the book. I can’t wait to reread it when it’s released!!!

Cute and sweet! Love a theme park behind the scenes story. The illustrations are colorful and brilliant. The cast is diverse. Very fun!

I love Marissa Meyer and I hope she continues to write graphic novels! I loved the Disney World/Land inspiration behind this story. This is a great message of never giving up on your dreams and knowing it’s okay to be different.

This was a very cute and wholesome read!! I loved reading it and wasn't ready for it to be over! I loved the body positivity message to the story and the ending truly was a 'happily ever after'!

Oh, I loved this! Right from the first page, I knew I would. The illustrations are beautiful. The pinks, purples, blues…and all of the characters are stunning. Their reaction faces made me laugh out loud sometimes. The whole story is so well done.

I love Tabi, too. I just wanted to give her a hug! She’s all sunshine and day dreams and happiness. No matter what was happening in her life, she never let it hold her back and it was so sweet to watch her succeed.

I also loved seeing her parents again in the epilogue! Just goes to show true love still exists - even if it doesn’t look how we thought it would. Kind of like beautiful princesses 😉

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy of the story!

Why am I crying before 6 AM lol, this book was SO cute!! It was a really sweet story and I absolutely loved the inclusivity and feel-good magic. I would recommend this as a palate-cleansing book. It’s a great reset after reading a longer/more intense book. Also, the artwork was so beautiful and perfectly suited for this type of story. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for sending me an advance digital copy to review!

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan for the e-ARC of We Could Be Magic!
5 / 5 ⭐
I was VERY excited to see a new graphic novel written by Marissa Meyer (the author of Cinder) and then doubly pleased to see it combined the magic of a Disneyworld-esque theme park and the importance of paving the way for other people who are being excluded or forgotten. We Could Be Magic is a cute body-positive romance for Disney adults - and teens! Would highly recommend.

Ahhh… such a sweet book. Totally reminds me of Disney folklore and all the rumors there. I liked that this version had much more inclusive princesses and tried to capture the idea of making everyday magic. I’d love a real life summerland! Great story also about young adults accepting themselves for who they are and that representation can change!

As a huge Marissa Meyer fan, I knew I had to check out her latest graphic novel coming out this year. The story (though predictable) was engaging, fun, and magical. I liked Tabi and appreciated how she was determined to follow her dreams no matter what. As a long-time Disney fan and avid theme park goer, I thought Marissa Meyer did an excellent job portraying the park, the guests, and the chaotic busy bustle that happens at theme parks. It was a quick and fun read!

Thank you to the publisher for an advanced review copy


THIS WAS SO CUTEEEEEEEE

This is a YA graphic novel about our MC Tabi who dreams of playing a princess at her local theme park, and is dismayed when she is put at the nacho stand instead. But with the help of her new cute friend, she decides to shake things up and chase her dream anyway.

I loved everything about this, from the plus size rep to the Disneyland vibes to the cutesie little romance.


I’d say it’s good for fans of Hot Dog Girl, Pumpkinheads & just a good old time

Sweet graphic novel that combines the tropes of romance and coming of age stories. It focuses on a high school junior, Tabitha, and her experiences in a summer work program at what is clearly meant to be Disneyland (albeit by a different name, with different characters, and an obsession with cats instead of mice). Tabitha is initially disappointed to discover most of her colleagues have long since forgotten the magic of the theme park and are instead more focused on the miserable working conditions and her assignment as a food vendor in one of the park's less prestigious zones. Over time she identifies a friend who shares her wonder for the themepark and its capacity to make more memories for guests and ultimately lands a gig as one of the character actors (albeit not the princess she wants). A last minute crisis and the way Tabitha and her friends address it serve as the dramatic conclusion to and otherwise mostly meditative story. Themes include coming of age, coping with parental divorce, found family, and anti-fat bias. Overall tone is pleasant, whimsical, and caring.

Cute romance in a Disney-esque amusement park featuring a fat protagonist who gets to actually become a princess-- and inspire not only other fat girls that they can be princesses, too, but the whole world when the owner/creator dreams up a new princess who is fat! More positive fat storylines, please!

A YA romance set in a Disney-like amusement park named Sommerland, this story follows a Spiriter—a devoted Sommer superfan—during her dream summer job at the park. It’s a charming tale with great representation for girls.

I loved this a lot more than I thought I would. As someone who grew up on Disney, surrounded by “Disney adults,” I have a lot of criticisms about the company, along with a lot of love and nostalgia. This book shattered my expectations, and I ended up really identifying with the main character- dreaming of being a princess but not having the desired “looks” to be one. The romance was incredibly sweet, and I enjoyed the art style a lot! I will say that some of the story beats felt a bit off and some of the characters felt a bit underdeveloped, but the main two were perfect. As soon as our mom deems her old enough for romance, I’ll be giving my little sister this book to read.