Seolyeon, Park - A Magical Girl Retires

Title: A Magical Girl Retires

A disillusioned magical girl longs for a normal life after years of saving the world. Witty and imaginative, this novel explores themes of growing up, disillusionment, and the burden of heroism with a delightful twist.

After dedicating her youth to battling monstrous creatures and saving the world, Sana finally gets a chance to retire. Trading her sparkly costume for comfy clothes, she attempts to adjust to a normal life. But old habits die hard, and the allure of magic beckons. As Sana navigates the challenges of adult life – from finding a job to dealing with roommates – she grapples with the question: can a magical girl ever truly retire?

LGBT Themes: Sapphic, Lesbian.

Relevant Tags: Magical girl, coming-of-age, fantasy, humor, slice-of-life, adulting, superheroes, post-apocalyptic, sapphic, lesbian

Book Details:

• Genre: Fantasy
• Pages: 176
• Publisher: HarperCollins/Balzer + Bray
• Release Date: April 10, 2022