This read was such a delightful and charming experience! I really enjoy a good cozy romance. The story is packed with hope, big dreams, and the journey of embracing who you are. The artwork is fantastic—whimsical and captivating, perfect for teens and young adults alike. Tabi does a great job of blending her childhood fantasies with the realities of working at a theme park, giving us a fun behind-the-scenes look at this magical world. It's short, sweet, and surprisingly powerful!

Thanks to NetGalley and Feiwel & Friends for an advanced copy!

Thanks to NetGalley and Feiwel & Friends for an advanced copy!

This was such a fun and cute read! I am a huge fan of Marissa Meyer, so I was so excited to dive right into this graphic novel. I'm not a huge graphic novel reader, but this book was so fun! The art style was a little different from others I've read, so it took a minute to get used to, but I really liked the art overall. The story was really fun, and I loved the characters. I wish it was a little longer--the story felt a little too short and fast, but I still loved it!

(3.75 ⭐️ rounded up to a 4 ⭐️)

I've loved Marissa Meyer since her Lunar Chronicles series and (as a Disney cast member), when I saw she was coming out with a graphic novel about a plus-size girl whose lifelong dream is to play a princess at a popular theme park? I knew I had to read it. This was just so wholesome and sweet and everything that you could want from a graphic novel. I loved the art and the characters, and just had such a good time reading this.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for the e-arc!

I love a good cozy romance of two quirky characters you just have to love! This story is full of hope, big dreams, and embracing yourself. I was completely charmed!

This was sooooo cute. I loved seeing her dream to be a princess come true. The art style is so pretty. I kind of wish it was a little bit longer though.

I received an arc through netgalley.

This was perfection. The art, the story, all of it! I would love everyone to read this and see that your dreams can come true. You can be the princess, you can have the happily ever after.

We Could be Magic is a cozy romance promoting body positivity. The characters are nothing new, but their somewhere privileged lives are a nice escape for the reader. Characters are compelling enough to keep readers invested, but not complex enough to warrant high stakes that may build tension.

Tabi grew up watching her parents grow apart, the magic of Sommerland and its movies where love conquers all became her guiding star. One summer she lands an internship at the park and is determined to play her favorite princess, despite not fitting the mold. Her love for the park and her enthusiasm and care inspire more than she would ever imagine. And with the help of her own prince charming, she makes her dreams come true.

We Could Be Magic is such a fun read. The art is fabulous, whimsical yet captivating for teens and young adults. Tabi balances her childhood fantasies with the reality of working at a theme park and it’s a wonderful slice of life of behind the scenes at the dreamiest place on earth. Gabi has all the struggles you’d assume working at a theme park but her dream to be a character comes with its own set of struggles. It’s a beautiful story of self-acceptance and never giving up with perfectly swoony moments. Short, sweet, and quietly powerful.

Thank you to NetGalley, FierceReads, and Marissa Meyer for an e-copy of this book for review.

This was sweet and full of charm, but I don’t think I was the target audience—and that’s okay! We Could Be Magic feels like a warm hug for younger teens who are still figuring out where they belong and want a sprinkle of summer romance and sparkly theme park magic. The art is adorable, the message is important, and I can totally see this resonating deeply with the right reader. But for me, it leaned a little too young and a bit too surface-level emotionally to really stick. A lovely story—just not one that fully hit home for where I’m at.

Thank you to Netgalley and Feiwel & Friends for providing me an arc in exchange for an honest review.

But why was this sooo cute?!

I really loved Tabi. She was such a sweet, strong character that just wanted to follow her dream and her self doubt was so real. She was so adorably naive, but in the best kind of, believing in magic sort of way. She worked hard and was really dedicated to making her dream come true.

And I adored James from the start. The only other person that really believed in the magic like Tabi did. To everyone else it was just a job, but to the two of them it was really everything. And I absolutely loved that they fell for each other because they’re so cute together and he was so encouraging, even though he did try and downplay the royals. Turns out, he had a reason to. And that first kiss? Magic.

Kyra completely grew on me, and I really liked her by the end. She was a mean girl at the beginning, but she really became such a good friend and strong support system for Tabi. And I think the costume guy is underrated, he was great! He didn’t question anything and supported her too.

Overall, I loved this story. It was so cute, but also so real. And I really liked the message it sends; everyone is beautiful no matter what size they are.

This was a sweet and light-hearted read. Great for representation and showing that there is no single look to being a princess, as well as the value of kindness and hard work to making your dreams happen.

5⭐️
“I knew that little girl. I was that little girl.”

This fast paced graphic novel mostly follows Tabi and her hopes of making magic at her dream summer job: Sommerland! After seeing her parents love come to a conclusion she decided from that point on to keep her hopes of true love alive. What better place to do that than at Sommerland where love and magic is the theme of every single story! I really liked how the author portrayed Tabi’s highs and lows trying to figure out how to keep the magic alive and follow her dreams! No matter what she was determined.

The little romance between Tabi and James was so wholesome and cute! I think the author did a great job of portraying body positivity! I also really loved the art!!

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC copy!

This was very cute and heartwarming. I did not realize that this was a graphic novel. This really helped keep me interested and actually seeing the story come to life as the book went on. I loved the main FMC and her attitude towards life. If you are looking for a cute YA graphic novel, this one is for you.

*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.*

When I started reading this graphic novel, I wasn’t at all sure I was enjoying it. The artwork wasn’t what I was used to and I wasn’t sure I liked the main character or the direction the story was going. However, that definitely changed.

I think because the artwork wasn’t quite what I was used to from the graphic novels that I generally love, it took me a while to get used to it. I couldn’t tell you how it was different, just that it was throwing me off a bit. Once I’d been reading for a short time, I got into the design and the flow of the artwork. The colors were great, which is important since it’s depicting a “magical” theme park world and there was tons of color.

It took me a little bit to warm up to the main character as well. She seemed to swing so wildly between manic optimism and despair that I wasn’t sure I would enjoy following her story. When we get to the main time setting of the story where she’s an older teen, this mellows out. I actually really liked that she’d let herself have a small amount of time for a pity party before she got back to work trying to make her dreams come true. I was afraid it was going to be endless optimism, but this turned out not to be the case. It felt like she managed a good balance between letting herself feel sad about a disappointment and then feeling optimism that she could still make her dreams work. I ended up loving her trajectory by the end of the story.

The story had a lot of great messages, including ones about identity and making your dreams come true. I loved how the main character’s relationships developed as she learned more about the people around her and how those people treated her.

All in all, I really enjoyed this graphic novel.

I have enjoyed everything I've ever read by Marissa Meyer and this is no exception. This was adorable and heartwarming and cute my only complaint is that it was just a tad bit too short for me but maybe I just wanted there to be more. If you love Disney and happy endings then this one is for you.

ARC was given by NetGalley & Macmillan Children's Publishing Group & Feiwel & Friends.

Content/Trigger Warnings: Divorce, alcohol, fatphobia, body shaming


This was an okay read! I didn't love it as much as I had hoped, but for the most part enjoyed my time reading this. There's plenty of cute, wholesome moments and a few really good conversations.

However, I did have some issues with this story like our fmc. The fmc felt incredibly immature and I found it really frustrating that she lacked a backbone to stand up for herself when people were being fatphobic to her. I also had an issue with the fact the fmc didn't just directly talk to the male love interest about something she heard from a side character. Poor communication is something I get particularly irked over. I also thought it was strange how the fmc's roommate/friend didn't do more standup for Tabi and support Tabi during moments of bullying, and we only really see two brief moments where she's actually doing something to support the fmc.

Overall, I could probably keep listing a lot of the things I had issues with when it came to this graphic novel. I think I just had higher expectations since this is such a beloved author and so many friends have been hyping this author's work. I think a combination of the things I didn't enjoy plus the fact so many friend overhyped this graphic novel to me just really took a toll on liking vs loving this graphic novel.



All thoughts, feelings, experiences, and opinions are honest and my own.

Tabitha gets a job at Sommerland and her dream of becoming a princess might finally come true. Tabitha faces several challenges but when she takes a gamble, all of her wildest dreams and more come true.

Thank you to Macmillan Children's Publishing Group for this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!

Oh. My. Goodness. This graphic novel makes me feel giddy and happy even after finishing it! It reminds me a lot of another graphic novel I read called “Pumpkinheads” by Rainbow Rowell, which I also absolutely adored!

I like that, though this is a contemporary romance graphic novel, there is more focus on Tabi as a character. She radiates the kind of positivity that’s infectious through the pages, and I love her relationships with other characters. James was a supportive mMC, and I loved that even when Tabi’s love for magic dwindles, he’s right there to pick her back up and support her, without coddling her. He lets her be her own person, and they both really bring out the best in each other.

The body positivity and inclusion in this book was dealt with care and gentleness and not sprung on the reader/viewer without exploration of its significance to the character, the people around them, and their setting. This is the kind of book I would’ve loved as a child, and I can imagine myself loving this book from any age! I would 100% without question read this book again, and I cannot wait to get into more of Marissa Meyer’s other novels!

This was such an adorable, quick read about chasing after your dreams and never giving up until you succeed!

You could see how determined Tabitha was throughout the book, but she also was a rule abider. She googled videos on Sommerland’s dances, practiced in her free time, and when the time came, she saved the day!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

3.25/5⭐

MARISSA MEYER KNOWS HOW TO WRITE THE MOST MAGICAL BOOKS!!!

First off, you have no idea how huge this is for me- I've been a MM stan since 2016 and getting an ARC of one of her books is so surreal!!

I'm going to start off with my 'issues' with this book and end with all my favorite parts:

My biggest complaint was that this felt more like a younger middle grade novel than YA. Now, I believe this is my first time reading a YA graphic novel so maybe it's typical that they read younger but I've read my fair share of middle grade ones and this felt even younger than a lot of those. The story is very light- while it has a few deeper subjects woven in, they aren't dived into as much as they could have been. In addition, the dialogue was very surface level. My biggest issue is that because of the way it was written/the light tone, I don't think it left a lasting impact on me in the way that some middle grade graphic novels have. I wanted more from this story, and it felt a bit like Marissa wasn't sure how old the YA audience is- like it's ages 12-18, 12 year old's can take some deep topics and it doesn't need to be hinted at. Body shaming needs to be addressed full on and not just hinted at.

But that's enough negativity for today:

My favorite part of this book was the BEAUTIFUL illustrations! Rich colors, great facial expressions and details and lovely scenery! I got lost in the magical world Marissa and the illustrator created. I can def tell that a lot of the world was inspired by the Disney Parks (like hello owner-of-the-park's apartment in the park) and while some moments I cringed other things made me happy- just seeing nods to the Parks.

My other favorite part was Tabi. The way that she would NOT GIVE UP until she got what she wanted but also was willing to accept that things come in steps. From her practicing for dance auditions and not being the greatest (literally me) to getting different jobs and working her way up. I enjoyed seeing her go through various jobs and the ins and outs of working in a 'magical' place on the outside and how it's not perfect on the inside. Her and James were SOOOOOOOO cute (Marissa is a queen of couples!!). He was the sweetest guy and I love him. Although there was some kind of drama with him that I did NOT like and I didn't really understand why he wasn't fired but it wasn't that big of a deal. That ending was so cute and made me really happy.

At the end of the day this is an adorable story that will fill you with all the warm fuzzies. You might get a little out of it but it's not going to change your life- but I def recommend giving it a read!! I do think I will reread it whenever I need something to bring me a big smile!

Thank you to Feiwel & Friends and NetGalley for the E-ARC in exchange for an honest review!