If you’ve ever dreamed of being a princess, We Could Be Magic is the graphic novel for you! Tabitha has always longed to work at Somerland, the ultimate fairytale theme park—and when her dream finally comes true, it’s everything she imagined… almost. While she brings boundless energy and heart to the role, there’s one obstacle she didn’t expect: fitting in (literally) among the other performers.

What follows is a sweet, inspiring story about chasing your dreams, standing out by being yourself, and working hard to shine in your own way. Tabitha’s journey is filled with magical moments, a dash of drama, and maybe even a little romance along the way.

The graphics are vibrant and charming, perfectly capturing the spirit of Somerland and the sparkle of Tabitha’s world. It’s a feel-good read with a great message, and I couldn’t stop smiling.

Final thoughts: Colorful, charming, and confidence-boosting. A magical pick-me-up with heart!

3.5/5!!! this was sooooo cute awh! i usually do not read graphic novels but i made an exception for Marissa Meyer hehe. such an adorable little book.

I really enjoyed the comic! It’s a quick read, the story pulls you in, and the characters quickly grow on you—especially James and Tabitha! I also liked the artwork and how the colors captured the magic. Still, it felt a bit too short, and I wish the story had more time to develop. That’s why I hope a sequel is coming. Though I wouldn’t complain if Marissa Meyer decided to write a novel about Sommerland either—I’m sure it would be a great read!

I absolutely adored reading Marissa Meyer's We Could Be Magic! From the very first page, it brought such a profound sense of joy and wonder that I found myself completely lost in its enchanting world. Meyer truly outdid herself with the magical touches woven throughout the narrative.

Every turn of the page felt like stepping into a fantastical realm, and the sheer creativity and charm of the story gave me a delightful "Disney World" feel. It's the kind of book that leaves you smiling long after you've finished the last chapter, brimming with the warmth of a truly magical experience. A definite must-read for anyone who loves a touch of enchantment in their stories!

I could see how people who love D*sney would love this for the *magic* this book creates, but as someone who doesn't really care about that, the behind the scenes of working at an amusement park were easily one of my favorite parts of this story. Fresh out of high school I worked at a local amusement park as a costume character and I really enjoyed seeing that super niche job I had in a book! There's a special something about doing that job (even if it's not in a huge park) that people genuienly don't understand but this book got it spot on. Marissa Meyer never leads me astray and Joelle Murray's art worked perfectly with this story! This was a super quick and cute graphic novel that had a super well flushed out story and characters that were 3D.

I adore this graphic novel! It’s been a long time since a book made me cry, this one in a good way! Myers perfectly captures the joy of loving and particularly magical franchise, as well as the pain of feeling excluded from said franchise due to not fitting narrow beauty standards. The book follows Tabatha, who has always loved Sommerland and the princesses therein. She dreams of being a face character, playing a princess at the park and bringing magic to park guests. She overcomes various challenges on the road to achieving her dream, making unlikely friends and allies along the way. A true heroes quest, we could be magic as a beautiful story of hope, perseverance, and making the world a better place. The novel is beautifully illustrated with several surprising twists along the way. I will be getting a copy for my classroom library!

We Could Be Magic is a graphic novel that tells the story of Tabitha, a girl who has dreamed about working at the Sommerland theme park her entire life. When she finally gets the job, things aren’t all that she dreamed they would be.

This book offers a behind the scenes look at theme park life, and is clearly inspired by Disney. Teens who are fans of Disney will love all the little details. The illustrations are simply gorgeous.

I received a digital ARC of this book thanks to the publisher and NetGalley.

✨ Review ✨ We Could Be Magic by Marissa Meyer

Thanks to Feiwel & Friends and #netgalley for the gifted advanced copy/ies of this book!

A super cute YA graphic novel where Tabitha gets her dream summer internship working at Sommerland (pretty much a renamed version of our favorite American theme park). So what if she's working making weird nachos instead of acting as her favorite princess...she's not giving up hope that this can be in her future!

This book has sweet coming-of-age elements mixed with Tabitha's hard work and passion, as well as a sweet budding romance with another character. This is perfect for middle grades readers and teens!

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Genre: YA graphic novel
Setting: Sommerland, a fictional theme park
Pub Date: June 3, 2025

Read this if you like:
⭕️ Disney and theme parks
⭕️ kids movie characters
⭕️ dreams coming true

Cute graphic novel that was on the younger young adult side compared to the author's other books. This book follows girl's journey of getting her summer job.

Thank you to the publisher for the gifted e-review copy. My opinions are my own.

Synopsis: Tabitha has landed her dream job at the magical theme park Sommerland, but when she is given a not-so-regal position at a nacho food stand instead, Tabi is going to need the support of new friends, a new crush, and a whole lot of magic if she’s going to devise her own happily ever after.

Read this for:
- theme park dreams
- FMC who doesn’t fit the heroine type
- making magic
- gorgeous drawings
- challenging the status quo

My thoughts: Tabi is everything that Sommerland wants in a supporting cast member, but she dreams of being more. This is an adorable tale filled with the whimsy of theme parks and the hopefulness of being a teen who still believe in true love and magic. Marissa’s writing shines with nods back to her early work with Cinder and Sailor Moon, and Joelle’s gorgeous illustrations bring the whole Sommerland world to life.

Highly recommend for those who love Disney and fairytales, and the work that goes into making magic happen for guests.

This is a fantastic story of a young woman who has always dreamed of being a princess at her favorite theme park. Not just any princess her favortie princess. So when she get's a summer internship she see this as her dreams coming another step closer. As with most dreams though she finds the steps to achieving them are not always easy, or even. But she is determined to make the most of her time. Along the way she meets a young man who loves the park as much as she does and helps her in ways she might not have realized she needed. 


This story is about keeping your dreams and finding those friends and family that will back you up and help proove to the worlds, and some times yourself, it's not about fitting the costume; it's about making the costume fit you. 


I loved this story. Growing up a big girl I can't tell you the number of times I needed a story like this in my life. But it doesn't just apply for people who are plus sized. This is a story for anyone who has ever been told they don't fit the mold. It's a story that ultimately tells the reader you don't need to fit because adjustment and new molds can always be made.


The art is gorgeous. It is vibrant and perfect for the story and the setting.  It's also really well balanced. With the theme park setting there could be SO much going on in each panel but it's prefect. Nothing ever removed me from the story and made me pause. The textures were bold and delicate all at the same time. If anyone in this world has magic for reals, it's artists and Joelle Murray is NO EXCEPTION!!! BOW before her!


This book is labled young adult, and I agree with that. You could probably pass it on to 4/5th graders at the youngest. I know I want to show it to my eldest.

This book was just the right amount of cute for something that takes place in a magical theme park. I loved Tabi's personality and the way she didn't think her weight was a problem at all until someone else told her it was. Joelle Murray's art complements this sweet and wholesome story perfectly.

Very cute and romantic! As a former Disney kid and current Disney adult, much of this story was nostalgic and relatable. My biggest issue was how clueless the main character was about a lot of things.

Thank you to Macmillian for an early review copy.

This GN is such a fun tribute to theme parks and fandom. It follows Tabitha, who is working a summer program at her favorite theme park. Ever since she was little, Tabitha has dreamed of being a princess at the park and replicating the impact that her trips to Sommerland gave her. What Tabitha soon discovers is that none of the princess costumes are a fit for her body type. This GN is such a good take on representation in media. Marissa Meyer did an excellent job with the script, and Joelle Murray's artwork is perfect.

This was a cute graphic novel. However, it is listed as young adult, and while the characters are young adults, the writing for the whole story was a bit juvenile.

I do feel the message behind the story is important for anyone to read, but with Tabi being obsessed with a Disney-like franchise, this is more of a middle grade graphic novel. There is an inference of one park-goer being drunk. One of the guys playing a prince insinuates hooking up with a female character. Finally, one character says, "What the hell." Those are the only things that would prevent this from being a true middle grade novel, but I feel it would be suitable for a mature middle schooler

For the story, I give it four stars. Overall, I think I'd give it three (appropriate audience).

Thank you @NetGalley and @MacmillanChildren'sPublishingGroup for the ARC. I will read anything by Marissa Meyer, love her books. This is no exception. We Could Be Magic is a graphic novel about a girl who one day wants to be a princess at a theme park. She does not fit the mold of a princess but with hardwork and perseverance she is going to do it. She meets some new friends along the way that might just help her meet her goal. Loved it.

I' m 11 years old and my mom got this as an Advanced Reader's Copy.
We Could be Magic is an amazing book! Everyone who enjoys the magic of theme parks and romance will love it.

If you are a Disney park fan… you’re gonna love this. This is magical and I’m not even a Disney girlie. I really enjoyed the illustrations through out and it’s genuinely such a cozy joyful graphic novel. With a cute little romance. Thank you to NetGalley for the Arc.

This book? Absolutely lovely.

From the first page, We Could Be Magic swept me into a world that felt both whimsical and deeply personal. The illustrations are gorgeous, full of color, life, and fairy-tale charm. Joelle Murray brings Sommerland to life with dreamy vibrancy that feels like a theme park and a fairytale rolled into one.

But beyond the magical setting and the swoony summer crush, what really got me was Tabi — a plus-size Black teen daring to dream of being a princess, even when the world keeps telling her she doesn't fit the mold. Her story is powerful, tender, and so important.

As a plus-size girl who grew up loving stories but rarely saw herself in them, this hit me in the best way. I felt that yearning, that spark, that desire to be seen as magical too. Books like this would have meant so much to my younger self — and they still mean so much to me now.

We need more body-positive, size-inclusive stories like this. Stories that center fat joy, fat love, and fat ambition. Stories that say you can be the main character, the princess, the dreamer, the hero. Because we’ve always been all of those things. We just deserve to see it more often.

Thank you, Marissa Meyer and Joelle Murray, for this absolute gem. Let’s keep this magic going.

**ARC provided by NetGalley for honest review**

We Could Be Magic by Marissa Meyer was clearly a sweet and heartfelt love letter to Disney Park fans and employees. It is a graphic novel that follows a young high school fangirl who has only ever dreamed of working at her favorite theme park as her favorite princess character, and through the struggles, how to appreciate her self-worth, make friends, and learn how to make her own magic along the way. As a fellow Disney fan, this was fun to read and pick out all the similarities that pulled from the Disneyverse, and it was also a really relatable and fun story to follow as well. This was a great graphic novel debut for Marissa Meyer, and I would recommend it for middle-grade readers and above.