Review: A Drummer's Rhythm
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 23, 2014
Stage Dive is back! Book 2 is Malcolm (Mal) Erickson's story. Mal is the drummer for world famous rock band, Stage Dive. Mal is the jokester of the group. He usually diffuses tempers and situations. Although lately, he's been a bit too manic.Ann Rollins is quite literally the girl next door. She's almost a goody two-shoes She had to give up her dream of going to college in order to raise her baby sister after their mother settled into a deep depression following her husband leaving her.The two meet at a party and it was hilarious from the first meeting. Ann can't believe she is meeting the guy who's posters were all over her bedroom walls! One minute they're talking and arguing with each other and the next, Mal has moved in with her! He talks her into playing his pretend girlfriend. She needs the money and he needs the connection to someone who who doesn't demand things from him because of who he is. Living together for them is hilarious! Paper thin walls make for long nights as they have to listen to their neighbors going at it. Mal says they can do better so they both start jumping on the bed and they end up breaking it! Ann makes "crazy eyes" only for Mal. He calls her pumpkin (the only one who does and gets away with it.) Their conversations drive her bananas,Paraphrasing Mal: I think you should take off your shirt. I'm thinking it's chafing your breasts.Anne: Oh, well can't have that (as she takes off her shirt).Their relationship turns from pretend to real with lots of passionate sex and lots of humor. Mal has a surprising vulnerable side to him. Unbeknownst to his band mates, Mal is dealing with some heavy, emotional things. He's not willing to share with anyone yet.Play is passionate, hilarious and a great follow-up to Lick. I can't wait for #3!