Review: EXCELLENT READ!!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 10, 2013
I received a copy of this novel from the author for an honest review.First off, I have to admit that I am a huge MMA and UFC fan. However, I don't think you have to be a fan or even know what those abbreviations stand for to enjoy this fast paced and highly original story. So many vampire books these days are based on the same old thing, but not BLOOD & SAWDUST by Jason S. Ridler.There's no love story, no vampires bursting into flames or shimmering like Tinkerbell in the sun. No gorgeous movie star quality characters who fall in love and live happily ever after. Nope. You won't find that here. And if that's what you're looking for, stop reading right now. But if you want originality that will keep you absorbed and so enthralled with what's going to happen next that you won't want to stop reading, you've found the right book.Malcolm is a young teen who hasn't had an easy life, but he does whatever he needs to survive. And that means betting on underground fights for his abusive brother, who uses most of their winnings to support his drub habit. When Malcolm meets Milkwood everything begins to change. Milkwood seems to be a punching bag in the ring, a loser. But Malcolm's trip into the back alley after a fight tell a different tale. Milkwood is a vampire.I really enjoyed the friendship and trust that blossoms between these two characters. Neither of them are in any way the norm when it comes to a novel's heros, especially Milkwood. His looks alone are the complete opposite of what you'd expect; which made me love him even more. Riddler even threw a few twists into this one that I hadn't expected. All in all, a great piece of work and a very entertaining read.I definitely look forward to more Malcolm and Milkwood adventures. Hopefully, Ridler is well on his way in writing book #2! I'll be waiting!