Magica Riot

This was so fun. If you grew up watching Sailor Moon like I did, and magical girls hold a special place in your heart, then this is the book for you. Claire's journey was beautiful from start to finish as she overcame the obstacles, both emotional and magical that came her way. Kara's worldbuilding......more

Transgender lesbian punk rock magical girls! Transgender lesbian punk rock magical girls! If those four things don't get you excited for this book, then it's probably not for you. If it does? Boy, are you in for a treat. You've got twirly transformations! You've got extra-dimensional alien invaders!......more

A frantic, upbeat song I bought this one on a whim. A trans character and magical girls? Be still my heart. I'm so glad I picked it up because the story was pretty amazing. Very reminiscent of magical girl anime, Magica Riot definitely gave me Sailor Moon vibes that I absolutely loved. The action scene......more

An absolutely fabulous book. I wish I'd had it a decade ago when I was coming out. Really well written, the whole musical element is really well integrated and I absolutely love it. Also chapter 9 is probably one of my favourite pieces of literature full stop.......more

What if, one day in your dull and boring life, amidst all the longing and yearning for something that feels so impossible, you went out to to see your favourite local band and then got turned into a magical girl, like from Sailor Moon? That’s the question Kara Buchanan’s debut novel asks. Magica Rio......more