Magica Riot
Magica Riot by Kara Buchanan, published by Storm Maiden in November 2024, is a vibrant exploration of identity and adventure. This 248-page book follows Claire Ryland, a young transgender woman whose life takes a dramatic turn after an encounter with interdimensional monsters. With the unexpected help of a magical girl from her favorite local band, Claire embarks on a journey that intertwines her personal growth with her new role in Portland’s secret supernatural defense squad, known as Magica Riot.
Readers will find an engaging narrative that blends action and fantasy, featuring a diverse cast of LGBTQ+ characters. As Claire navigates her dual existence, she learns the significance of self-discovery while battling mysterious foes. Inspired by classic magical girl anime and the unique atmosphere of the American Pacific Northwest, this debut work introduces the Maidensong Magica universe, offering a fresh take on the genre.
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The last night of Claire Ryland’s old life in the closet was pretty normal, aside from the alley fight with interdimensional monsters. Fortunately, the drummer of her favorite local band transformed into a magical girl and saved her.
Then Claire became a magical girl as well. Things got a little complicated after that.
Now Claire is juggling two new lives: living as a girl and as a member of Portland’s super-secret supernatural defense squad, the hard-rocking magical girls known as … Magica Riot!
The story of a young transgender woman who’s discovering herself at the same time she’s learning how to be a magical girl, Magica Riot is an action-filled musical adventure inspired by classic magical girl anime, tokusatsu shows, and the vibe of the American Pacific Northwest. Featuring a cast of LGBTQ+ magical girls, mysterious monsters, and villains that are more than they appear to be, Magica Riot shows that finding your true self is the first step toward saving the world.
The debut work in the Maidensong Magica universe of magical girl stories!
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