- We Could Be Magic
- by Marissa Meyer
- Feiwel & Friends / Macmillan
- Publication Date: June 3, 2025
- ISBN: 9781250379399
The massive theme park Sommerland shaped Tabi’s childhood view of magic and true love, so when she lands a job as a teen with the park’s summer program, she’s thrilled. Instead of being a park princess actor, however, she gets assigned to the taco stand. Although Tabi is confident, she doesn’t fit the thin image of all the other park princesses. Struggling to keep the magic alive, Tabi works on her princess audition while making new friends (and enemies).
Clear and expressive artwork depict Tabi’s passion for the park and her work of creating magical memories. The illustrations and dialogue are full of charm, illustrating dreamy moments and situations in a fun, familiar setting. Teens looking for a quick escape or an accessible love story, or those who are passionate about their fandoms or Disney will most appreciate this title.
Similar titles about teens at work and defining their dreams include Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell, Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang, and Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy.
–Emily Williams