About the Book:
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.
With art by Joelle Murray, the wonder of Sommerland comes to life with charming characters and whimsical backdrops. We Could Be Magic is a perfect read for anyone looking to get swept away by a sparkly, sweet summer romance.
*Review Contributed by Stephanie Augustine, Blog Assistant and Staff Reviewer*
Marissa Meyer proves yet again that she isn’t just the queen of fairytale retellings but can make magic in the contemporary world as well.
This is such a cute story of believing in your dreams and not giving up. Tabi has been in love with Sommerland ever since she was little. Even more so than her dream of portraying a princess. She is chosen to participate in the junior apprenticeship program during the summer where she hopes she can make her dreams come true by being a character.
Off to a rough start, Tabi doesn’t give up on her dreams nor does she let anything ruin the magic of Sommerland. She meets people who believe in her and in the end, she makes magic.
This world has a very Disney-esqe feeling to it but when Disney is one of the most magical places on Earth, how can you not compare it? However, the team does a great job making this graphic novel magical and ensuring it has its own style. I thought the whole story was very cute and inspiring.
I really liked the ending where the portrayals are shown as still being very important but also the inspiration that can come from going outside of those portrayals.
I highly recommend this graphic novel for everyone who has always loved magic and wanted to be royalty someday.
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