Someday Perfect by Kat Schneider
on April 21, 2026
ISBN: 0593809629
Pages: 288
Genres: Realistic Fiction
Format: Graphic Novel
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Someday Perfect is a graphic novel by Kat Schneider about a girl named Meg whose father is a pastor and who is spending the summer at a Christian sleepaway camp. Meg’s friends at camp start bending the rules and she starts crushing on a boy, named Danny, and suddenly she’s not sure what to believe: the teachings of her father and her church or what her friends and her heart want her to do.

The illustrations were eye-catching, engaging, and help the reader move back and forth in time as she reflects on her previous school year at her first non-denominational school and her present-day experiences at camp; the illustrations from the previous year are always in blue, unlike the scenes that take place in the present day. When Meg’s mind wanders during meetings or sermons, the illustrations blur the words so they fall into the background for the reader as well.

Some aspects of this book could be triggering for some readers, especially those who might struggle to read about sexism or religious trauma. For example, we see how much the camp leaders focus on the girls being modest, criticize their choices, make them serve the males at the camp, and shame them for any perceived mistakes or immodesty. The tension between the teachings of the camp and Meg and the other girls’ inner voices is the main conflict in the book. While it’s published as about a summer crush, a lot of the book is really about the damage these religious teachings can do; several of the girls demonstrate struggles with their mental health. This would be a good fit for readers who appreciate graphic novels, want a window into someone else’s experience, or those who liked Gaytheist. Readers who are already struggling with their mental health or beliefs might be better served by a read that reinforces their worth and value; while Schneider presents some potentially harmful beliefs, this isn’t balanced by any of the characters affirming their self-worth. This was a three-star read for me. Reviewed by Katy Jones, Gardiner Area High School Library, Gardiner