Someday Perfect

by Kat Schneider

In this beautiful graphic novel, a teen is tested when she falls for another camper at a Christian sleepaway camp, sparking feelings she was taught to suppress. As she grapples with the rigid expectations of her faith, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery that challenges her deepest beliefs.

Summer camp is supposed to be a place to find yourself, but when you're sent to a Christian sleepaway camp, that can be hard to do. Hemmed in by how she presents herself at school, and the expectations of her pastor father, Meg finds it hard to know just how she feels about herself... let alone how others feel about her.

When Meg runs into Danny, a soft and charming boy who also comes to the camp every summer, her feelings start to flourish. Unfortunately, with these feelings come questions. How is she supposed to fulfill the role she is supposed to play when her heart and her faith are both questioning?

This gorgeously illustrated graphic novel speaks to complexity of faith, while also exploring the power of first loves and the complicated feelings they can bring.

Genres: Graphic Novels

Kindle Edition

Expected publication April 21, 2026

Reviews

[Holly Bevans · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

Meg is struggling with her faith, which is something I think many people can relate to. When difficult things happen in life, it’s natural to question why a loving God would allow them. While I wouldn’t say I loved this story, I do think it had a clear focus on Meg’s internal conflict with religion and belief.

The narrative heavily centers on faith, particularly highlighting the hypocrisy often found in spaces like Bible camp. I appreciated how the story pointed out the double standards placed on women, who are criticized for the smallest things while men are frequently praised or excused. That commentary felt honest and relevant.

Religion has always been a complicated topic for me personally, so this book resonated in some ways even if it didn’t fully deliver what I was hoping for overall.

Still, I think it’s a worthwhile read and one I would recommend, especially for readers interested in stories that explore faith, doubt, and institutional hypocrisy.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Meg is conflicted. She knows she is supposed to remain pure, and adhere to the teachings at the Bible Camp that she is working at, but it is hard to do, now that she has gone to public school, and seen things outside of her religion, such as nude statues at the museum.

She tries to be good, trying to dress modestly, frustrated that the boys don’t have the same rules. Then she falls for Danny, and she wonders if he is the “one” that she is meant to fall in love with. She gets herself all caught up in what she thinks love should be about, not realizing that it really isn’t.

An interesting journey where she had to work with what she had. Beautifully illustrated, especially when she let her rage come out, and you see her growing taller and taller.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review. This book is being published on the 21sth of April 2026.

[sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

beautiful

[Britnee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Subtle, emotional, and beautiful, Someday Perfect is an absolute triumph of teen literature.

Whether you grew up in organized religion or not, you’ll see yourself in Meg’s story. Her desire to understand the systems set in place around her while also searching for acceptance and a feeling of belonging is so inherently human. Kat handles potentially sensitive subject matter with care, never once telling the reader how they “should” feel, instead just asking questions any teen girl would ask. “Why am I thinking about boys so much if it’s wrong?” “This skirt is comfortable - why can’t I wear it?” Understanding and unpacking trauma related to organized religion is rarely one single “aha” moment, it’s years of asking questions and having experiences that help you solidify your beliefs on your own terms. For Meg, this is just the beginning. I predict Someday Perfect will be that beginning for many readers, too. It’s not just a graphic novel, it’s a place to find solace when nothing else makes sense; a place to be accepted for exactly who you are.

Also, the mid-2000s cell phone representation is incredible. A Pink Razr AND a blue LG chocolate? My middle school self feels so seen <3

[Elisha Reads For U · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an arc of this copy!

I'm a little biased because my love for graphic novels started my reading journey from a young age so this was automatically going to be a hit. But the Christian elements elevated this book even more for me! I loved this book and it was very easy to fly through this.

What is this book about: Meg goes to a Bible study camp for the summer, and she is doubting what she wants vs. God's plans for her. She's dealing with friendship and relationship troubles as well as the Bible camps old teachings. This book delves into the teenage experience with faith of feeling kind of ashamed to tell people about him and also just confused with his word.

I recommend this to all teens who wants faith filled themes in trusting God's word and not following outdated teachings would not make God love you any less. This book also has self worth themes for relationship which is great to read at this day and age. I absolutely love the art style and I'm thankful for reading this book 💕

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Random House Graphic for giving me an ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review!

I really enjoyed this book! This really spoke to me as a Christian who has also attended Christian summer camps. I actually had wonderful camp experiences, but the topics and themes brought up in this novel hit me hard. I've definitely had a thought of the thoughts that Meg has over the course of my life, so I really enjoyed reading because the characters were relatable.

I would definitely recommend this book. It is a fairly quick read, and it is also seriously gorgeous. The illustrations were amazing. The plot was chill but not slow or boring. It was fun but thought-provoking at the same time. I'm very glad I read this book!

[Crystal Cichanowicz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall, the setting and the story were enjoyable. The illustrations were beautiful and suited the narrative.
The conflict is realistic, in that it is a common one for children raised in Christian faith. Wanting to be obedient is a difficulty that many youth encounter and this was particularly evident in the manner of attire and behaviour. Another conflict that Meg deals with, is that she hides her faith from her friends at school and notices that their beliefs are very different from her own.
The main drawback of the story was that the ending didn’t offer a particularly satisfying resolution.
Many thanks to Random House Children’s Books and NetGalley for a digital review copy of this graphic novel. The opinions expressed are given freely and are honest and my own.

[Lilly S · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hm, I don’t really have many feelings about this. Going into it I anticipated something more obstinate to Christian faith. But that’s not really what this was. It was teenagers being teenagers at a Bible camp. I think it’s normal to question your faith especially in a time in your life where you are questioning everything and figuring out who you are. I swear there was a nazi symbol which if that was intentional, not cool. I’m glad in the end she felt less shame to say she actually went to Bible camp but I really don’t get what the message was supposed to be. There really wasn’t anything special about the story although I did enjoy the art style.

[C · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you netgalley for this graphic novel this was a quick read and this novel follows a bible camp and basically shows us what alot of people growing up in religion have to deal with and society standards and things around us and we see our main character navigate friendships and a crush on one of the campers but then finding out something about him i liked the message behind this novel about putting ourselves first and navigating things we go through when people put all these pressures on people.

[Tara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meg loves going to Bible camp every summer and is excited to reconnect with friends. When she starts having feelings for a boy at camp, Danny, Meg doesn't know how to feel about it. How can she reconcile who she wants to be, how she wants to present herself, and who her family expects her to be?

Someday Perfect has the potential to be a solid story about growth and faith. It loses the reader in it's lack of action and plot development. The ending is a little abrupt, and I really just wanted more depth from the story in general.

I read an ARC from NetGalley.

[Autumn (Nerdy Silly Goose) · Rating 5 out of 5]

As much as I wanted to read this book, it wouldn't send to my Kindle, so I was unable to read it. :( Here's 5 stars for letting me have it even though I couldn't read it! Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC!

[Slaa!!! · Rating 4 out of 5]

The blurb and the cover made me believe this was going to be more of a “burgeoning romance” than it was, so I feel a bit misled. Other than that!!