Tabi is a new Sommerland employee determined to make her dreams come true, she hits a few snags along the way but from the help of a few friends, and a new crush, she finds that the magic has been with her all along.
We Could Be Magic was a fun graphic novel filled with hope and determination. The story was solid and uplifting even though some parts felt a little rushed. This novel would be so much fun for any Disney Park fan, young or old. We Could Be Magic was such a breath of fresh air compared to the traditional young adult genre in recent years. (In my opinion).

This was a cute read. I really enjoyed the art style, and I adored Tabi. I just wish her relationship with James was flushed out a bit more. I wanted more from them ending as well, but I'll definitely be purchasing this for the collection.

This was such a charming, romantic, sweet story that any Disney kid who believes in fairy tales will enjoy. Tabi has grown up watching fairytale movies created by Sommerland Studios, and as a teenager she gets the opportunity to work at Sommerland as a summer intern. It feels like getting a behind the scenes look at working at Disney World, and the reader feels immersed in Tabi's goal of becoming a princess and the joy of creating magic.

I loved the love interest, the character development, and the happily ever after that wrapped it all up. This was terrific!

With the exact right mixture of fluff and substance, We Could Be Magic is a heartwarming tale of a young black teen working at a princess-themed theme park (when you buy Disney World from TEMU), with the dream of becoming one of the princess actors. Things don't quite go Tabi's way but she's thrilled for the chance to work her dream job anyway. I loved everything about this graphic novel. Beautiful coloring, smart plot lines, clever banter, and the warm and fuzzy feeling of sitting by the fire with a nice cup of cocoa.

Do you know or have a Disney obsessed child, who dreams about being a real Disney princess or even just working in a theme park for the summer? Well, then this book would be perfect… almost. The reason I say “almost” is because the book is set at Sommerland park, a Disney knock off. To be honest, I wish the author would have used the Disney name to make the story more authentic. I will still promote in my classroom, but it will be interesting to see how my students feel about the story.

This book has such a positive message I’m so happy it’ll be in the hands of teens who need a bit of magic in their lives. I absolutely loved all the Disney parallels down to the small details of the hidden kitties imitating the hidden mickeys. I really liked the ending of the book. I like that we got to see growth with Tabi’s roommate throughout the book. James is the sweetest and absolutely deserves the world. The illustrator did an amazing job.

This was adorably sweet and perfect for teens who love Disney magic (although the park in this book is Sommerland, not Disneyland, the similarities are quite a lot).

this is the perfect for fans of Pumpkinheads, Disney, and anyone with a deeply sentimental side to which I am all and, yes, I cried. Tabi is so empowering, realistic, and such a beacon for everyone with a dream in their hearts

Absolutely enchanting and wonderful! I adored this, no one makes magic like Marissa Meyer!!! Its perfect for fans of Pumpkinheads!

This is an absolutely magical graphic novel set in a Disney World-esque theme park where a girl dreams of being a princess cast member at the park after being inspired by the love and wonder as a child immediately after her parents' divorce. The passion she has is so infectious, and it was so beautiful to follow her story. The love story was also extremely cute, and I can't wait to recommend this to teens.

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'!