Fish Stick Fridays

Have you ever picked up a book just because you liked the title? That's exactly why I clicked on Fish Stick Fridays. The name grabbed my attention, the blurb pulled me in and the characters kept me engaged through the whole book. Notably Zig. That kid. Oh! I just wanted to jump in and help keep her safe. She cracked me up so much. She really took over the book for me. Deacon and Lang became secondary to Zig's story. But I did fall in love with them too. The drama surrounding all of them was interesting. It kept me guessing throughout. I couldn't wait to find out who was behind everything they endured. This is a book that I would definitely re-read.

Fish Stick Fridays is a very fast paced, well written, well-narrated story.
Deacon was a bad boy and never planned on changing until the death of his sister. He gave up all he had to fight for custody of his niece and finally won. He bought a mechanic shop in Half Moon Bay and took Zig far away hoping it's far enough to keep her safe. Right here is enough to make you fall in love. Who doesn't like a hot, motorcycle driving, bad boy that gives it all up to raise a kid?

Lang is a bookstore and property owner in Half Moon Bay. He is very wealthy but not pretentious. He has two funny cats. Here is another reason to love the book. Sexy, rich and not pretentious the cats are cute too.

When Zig storms into lang's shop in a tutu, bright leggings, and combat boots with wild hair with her sexy uncle on her heels he didn't realize how much his life would be changing.
And This was another reason to love the book Zig stole the show with her foul mouth and wild attitude.

Now mix these characters in with not one but two mysteries because both men have their pasts, lots of drama, action, and romance you have a story you must read!

I loved this book. It was my first by this author but it definitely won't be my last!

Zig was great. She added a lot to this story with her relationship with Deacon and later with Lang. Both MCs were great as well. These characters and the supporting crew all had well defined personalities which always makes a book better. The plot was well put together and played out beautifully. Everything happened at the perfect time. I also liked that there wasn't any "I'm a father now I can't be with a guy" crap. I hate that trope!

Now I'm off to read the other Rhys Ford book I bought after reading this one ; )

I loved this book. It was my first by this author but it definitely won't be my last!

Zig was great. She added a lot to this story with her relationship with Deacon and later with Lang. Both MCs were great as well. These characters and the supporting crew all had well defined personalities which always makes a book better. The plot was well put together and played out beautifully. Everything happened at the perfect time. I also liked that there wasn't any "I'm a father now I can't be with a guy" crap. I hate that trope!

Now I'm off to read the other Rhys Ford book I bought after reading this one ; )

Reviewed by Erin for Diverse Reader


Fish Stick Fridays by Rhys Ford is the first book in her new Half Moon Bay series and it's also narrator Spencer Goss's audio debut. I'd say both of them knocked this book out of the park. Fish Stick Fridays is told in Rhys Ford's signature style ... mayhem, murder, with so much love flowing it's palpable. In this instance, we have the love Deacon has for his niece, Zig, the love Deacon and Lang come to share, Zig's love of reading and of Lang's two cats, not to mention her adorable and quirky love of tutu's. This book was so fabulous. It's got this noire vibe going on--maybe due to the setting in Half Moon Bay where the mists and rain are ever present. Or more accurately, due to Rhys Ford's expert storytelling and her absolute mastery of setting a scene.

And I'll tell you what. Spencer Goss totally made the audio version of this book even better than reading it the first time. He positively nailed Zig's voice. Her take no shit attitude coupled with hints of vulnerability present in any little girl who's had her world turned upside down came through loud and clear in his narration. His voice is, for lack of anything better to say, just dreamy. The tone, the inflections, the different emphasis he gave each character, the subtle nuances only the best of the best seem to hit every time, he just got everything right. As much as I loved Zig, Deacon is the one that really stole the show for me. Goss's portrayal of him really brought him to life. His strength, his goodness, his gruff but so very tender side ... I just fell in love with him all over again. And oh, man, is he ever sexy, too?!

Fish Stick Fridays is on the top of my list to listen to over and over again. I can't wait to see what Goss (and Ford) come up with next.