Gosh, this book was magical!! I started tearing up at the end, it made me so happy!!!

Gorgeous artwork that just flies off the pages. A classic Marissa Meyer story that has so much heart and love written in to it. She knows how to write a story and it was of course perfect. I love love LOVED Tabi James and Kyra!

This has an adorable romance, as does all Marissa's books! (If I read a book of hers and you don't see me giggling and kicking my feet at the romance, THAT IS NOT ME THAT IS AN IMPOSTER!!!) All her romances are perfect, Tabi and James are no exception! Very adorable and just so soooooo cute!

Also I'm so happy Marissa wrote about a curvy girl getting to play a princess. It warmed my heart so much. It's so incredibly important to get to see yourself as the main character in movies books and all media and Im so glad she pushed that message here with this fantastic graphic novel. Movie companies take notes!!!


This book is for anyone that dreamed of being a princess growing up! This book is for everyone that wants to have themselves reflected on the screen! This is for people who chase their wildest dreams and wish on a star that it comes true and fights for it too. I hope you all get your happily ever afters!!

Marissa Meyer blew this one out of the park--the amusement park. I absolutely loved Tabi as a FMC. It was wonderful since her growth childhood into a young adult. Also, I liked how Meyer introduced the different people and personalities at Sommerland, including showing those who were passionate about the work they were doing and those who weren't. I liked how Tabi tried to stay positive throughout the whole process even when others tried to tarnish her hopes and dreams. James was a fantastic MMC and I was excited to see their happy ending as well as seeing a happy ending for Tabi's parents. I don't want to spoil too much, so I'll say that I loved how Winda learned from Tabi and how stunning Tabi looked. Joelle Murray did a fantastic job with the artwork. Everything was beautiful and the depiction of the park was astounding.

Thank you to Netgalley and MacMillan Children's Publishing Group for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a cute graphic novel! I loved the look at the inner workings of amusement parks, especially one similar to Disney. I absolutely loved Tabi and how infectious her love of the park and its characters was. She was such a delight. I loved the body positivity so much as well. The illustrations were so whimsical and fit the story perfectly. Anyone who loves amusement parks (especially Disney) will enjoy this sweet and magical story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Feiwel and Friends for an advanced reader’s copy!

SO CUTE. give me all the fat princesses.

Tabi has dreamt of working as a character actor at Sommerland for basically forever. She believes in the magic and true love of the park and can't wait to help folks find that magic. But when she gets there for her summer job, a job at the nacho stand isn't what she had in mind.

It becomes fairly clear that Tabi doesn't look the way that Sommerland wants its characters to look and Tabi really is trying to find a way through to still give people the magic she knows exist.

With a new crush and a new friend, will she be able to change hearts and minds?!

Also, the artwork in this is STUNNING. there's so much detail that it's truly remarkable and you want to spend a few minutes on each page finding all the little details.

Side note, the level of feral I would be for a canonically fat Disney princess would be off the charts. I feel like as we're slowly, so slowly, getting more representation within Disney movies, fatness is not something people are willing to embrace. It's honestly really heartbreaking and I genuinely hope that we can experience a future where fat people are allowed to be wherever they want to be, princesses and all.

Fun graphic novel for any Disney lover. Sweet story with fun theme park vibes that's nostalgic for any dreamer.

I just finished an amazing book, and despite the multitude of amazing releases yesterday, I turned to my ARCs to see what I should read next, and I was certainly not disappointed!

Tabi Laurie makes a bisit to Sommerland as a child which saves her belief in true love amidst the divorce of her parents. Now she's grown up and has been selected for a Sommerland internship at this very same park. Here, she can make magical memories for other kids, guests, and superfans just like her. No matter how much Tabi lives for the Sommerland magic, she doesn't fit the park's idea of a princess. Or does she? With the support of some new friends, a new crush, and a little magic, she just might find that her happily ever after might actually be within her reach.

I am such a sucker for a good graphic novel, and the artwork for this one is very well done. It lends whimsy to such a cute story, full of dreams and magic, just as we would imagine for these characters working in the happiest and most magical places. While this is a young adult graphic novel, I certainly feel like it would be an excellent read for most any age. I grabbed a hardcover copy so my daughters and I can read it together. The ending left it open for sequels, so I certainly hope we hear more from Tabi!

A graphic novel perfect for fans of the most magical place on earth. At only six years old, Tabi witnessed her parents going through a divorce, nearly losing all hope in love. That is, until she went to the Sommerland park, met her favorite princess, and had her hope restored. Now that she's in high school, she's determined to keep the dream alive by becoming a summer intern for the park & work as one of their princesses. This light romance also touches on inclusivity & body positivity without being overbearing with its message

This was such a wholesome story that just left me feeling so happy! I devoured this book with a smile on my face the entire time. Tabi is a wonderfully relatable character, and I loved her story. From the plot to the art, I found myself practically saying "awww" out loud. I loved all of the little details, like the hidden kitties, and not pointing with one finger (things that felt like an obvious nod to a real life mouse-run kingdom). I would be first in line if there were more books like this one -is it too much to hope for a series!?! I need to revisit Sommerland ASAP.

Tabi's story about fulfilling her dreams of playing Princess Madeline at Sommerland is incredibly heartwarming. This book encourages everyone, both young and old, to pursue their dreams despite their fears. As a former Disney child (now a Disney adult), the references to Disney World resonated with my inner child and filled me with excitement to return with a fresh sense of wonder.

What impacted me most about Tabi's journey was the representation of plus-size characters. Although the plot moved quickly, I believe this topic was handled with the grace and attention it deserved.

If you're looking for a wholesome story with a sweet romance, this graphic novel is the perfect choice for you.

This is so cute! I read this coming back from a Disney trip so it was even more magical. The story had a great message and as being a big disney fan, I noticed all the connections and inside nods. Highly recommend! I don't read many graphic novels but this is so sweet.

Such a cute graphic novel! We Could Be Magic is perfect for Disney lovers with a romance set between 2 teens working in a theme park. I loved the side plots about body positivity and thought all of the tiny theme park references were really fun. The art style is also delightful!

Thanks to Marissa Meyer, Macmillan Children's, and NetGalley for the chance to read and review. My opinions are my own!

This graphic novel was absolutely adorable! I absolutely the loved the characters and the beautiful art in this book. The story was so sweet. I loved the plus-sized main character, the divorced parents, and the roommate she was sort of friends with. It brought some very real feelings to the magical place she was in. Love, magic, and hope are main themes in this graphic novel, and I ate it up! I totally fell in love with this world, just like Tabi did.

WOW what can I say? I received an ARC from NetGalley and 24 hours later I am completely and utterly delighted. Tabi Laurie dreams of portraying Princess Madeline at Sommerland, the most magical place in the world. When she gets a position at the amusement park for the summer, she's ready to make these dreams come true. Complete with Joelle Murray's magical, delightful illustrations "We Could Be Magic" is an beautiful graphic novel for those looking to find their place (and glimpse behind-the-scenes at a beloved theme park).

This is the most magical, beautiful, and touching story I’ve read in a while! Tabi was such a lovable character, and I was right there with her as she chased her dreams. I felt the emotions of her journey and was so excited for her to reach her happy ending. The art style is gorgeous with vivid colors, intricate details, and so much life! This will especially be loved by those who are huge Disney and Disney parks fans, but I definitely think anyone could enjoy and appreciate it! There was also plus-size representation that was displayed perfectly and became a major part of the story in such a wonderful way. This had me laughing, tearing up, and feeling so warm and happy! I absolutely loved it!

(Review on TikTok to come!)

Such a cute read! I haven’t read a graphic novel in a long time, so this was so much fun. I loved the characters, setting, art, and message of the book.
I highly recommend this one!


Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

This book was so cute and charming! Another great book from Marissa Meyer! This book was a wholesome book revolving around a theme park based off of Disneyland. I loved seeing the inner workings of the park and also enjoyed seeing the relationships grow. I also really enjoyed the message of the book. Because this is a graphic novel, the book was very fast paced and a quick read. I would highly recommend. Thank you to the publisher for the eARC.

Thank you for sharing this book with me and giving me access to read. My library will be purchasing this book, as it feels similar to Pumpkinheads and my students LOVE that book when I booktalk it.

Sweet, meaningful and pure magic. I loved this YA graphic novel. The storyline (plus size girl wants to be an amusement park princess but is told she doesn’t fit the part), the message (don’t let ANYTHING stop your dreams), the illustrations (by Joelle Murray), are all great! I have yet to read anything by Marissa Meyer that I don’t love!

Tabitha grew up believing in true love but then her parents told her they were divorcing. Her dad took her to Summerland to meet her favorite princess after they broke the news to her. After that she dreamed of being a character actor in the park, specifically she dreamed of being a princess. She gets an internship at the park and eventually interviews to be a character actor. She finds out she isn’t as prepared as she should be so she practices every moment she gets when she isn’t working. But she finds out she may not fit the princess mold.

This graphic novel is full of magic. Tabitha finds out what can happen if you work hard, have a positive attitude and you take chances. It was good to see someone that is a larger size get to be a lead. It’s inspirational for all age groups.

Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillian Children’s Publishing for providing me an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my e-ARC of We Could Be Magic!

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐅 𝐘𝐎𝐔
📖 love to read graphic novels
🏰 ever wanted to work at Disney World
🧀 have ever had to make nachos for a living
👑 would do anything to be a princess for a day

• 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐈𝐓’𝐒 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓

When Tabitha Laurie was growing up, a visit to Sommerland saved her belief in true love, even as her parents’ marriage was falling apart. Now she’s landed her dream job at the theme park’s prestigious summer program, where she can make magical memories for other kids, guests, and superfans just like her. All she has to do is audition for one of the coveted princess roles, and soon her dreams will come true.

There’s just one problem. The heroes and heroines at Sommerland are all, well… thin. And no matter how much Tabi lives for the magic, she simply doesn't fit the park's idea of a princess.

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. . . without getting herself fired in the process.

• 𝐌𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒

I absolutely loved this graphic novel! Super cute, incredible artwork, and a great story. I loved Tabitha - she felt so real to me. Her weight, her parents divorce, her dreams of being more - I’ve felt that all and more. I loved seeing her never give up, and to keep pushing. I can’t say that I would have the same attitude unfortunately, so it was refreshing to see in her. I also loved James - he was such a sweet MMC, and so helpful to Tabitha when she needed it. Kyra turned out to be such a sweetie as well! I hope to see more with these characters in the future!