Review: The Best of the Series So Far
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 13, 2013
Leave it up to the "gumbo-genre" author, Nicole Dunlap, to rile up readers  with the latest release in the Shaw Family Saga. "Miss Perfect" continues the drama of Annette, Charlene and Raven. Before you go any further in my review, I need to point out that if you have not read the first two books, you NEED to do so right now!  Granted, you can download and start anywhere in this series, but nothing beats lounging with this drama-filled series.So, what does "Miss Perfect" offer? The more appropriate question is what does it not? There is the usual mayhem between Raven and the guy that everyone loves, Jon. Raven, being the challenge that she is, just can't seem to behave herself or stay out of trouble. As I've read this entire series, I've root for the young girl and felt sorry for her situation - after all she was abandoned by her star-seeking mother. I've badly wanted for Raven to be happy. I've wanted Raven and Charlene to mend their relationship. I've even wanted Charlene to resolve her issues with Annette, her mother. And finally, when you think It's all going to happen DARN, there we go again. And not to mention Charlene's fine husband Damien. But dear old "Drama Mama", as Damien affectionately refers to his wife, is just as troublesome as her daughter. As the old saying goes, one step forward - two steps backwards (or something like that).  I could go on and on forever about this piece, but then I would be giving out spoilers. And I don't believe in ever doing that. I will say this much, Nicole knows how to reel in readers and keep them at the edge or their seats. She knows how to never allow readers the opportunity to in settle into normalcy, and instead causes emotions to stir with happiness, pain, anger, frustration, pity and a whole lot of stress.  Great job Nicole!