Review: (RAW Rating: 3.5) - Things Aren't What They Appear To Be
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 01 7, 2011
The Reynolds family appears to be a happy and cohesive family.  Jacob is the head of his household and provides the best of everything for his family.  Anna Lee is his doting wife, taking care of him and their son, Junior.  Junior loves his parents, but is closer to his mother.  As their lives evolve, Anna Lee decides to return to school to pursue her bachelor's degree, causing tensions to rise in the family.  Jacob, scared of losing his wife and family if she returns to school, does something that will cause more harm than he's ever imagined.Betrayal, family secrets and lies across generations are laced throughout PICTURE PERFECT.  Deatri King-Bey depicts the Reynolds's family story vividly.  She doesn't leave anything to the imagination, allowing the reader to see the harmful damage family lies can cause if not stopped.  As I read, I became frustrated with the characters and their reactions to situations, making me wonder if I would react the way they did.Reviewed by Jaime L. Lincolnof The RAWSISTAZ(tm) Reviewers