Midnight Feast a story of the affluent and their indulgences and how that affects everyone around them in a small coastal town. Feast is defined as a meal eaten late at night, often in secret and this book is full of secrets, classic Lucy Foley. With classic Hitchcock undertones this party will not end well.

This story of a rich family who own this property and now being turned into an exclusive bed and breakfast by the daughter and her tycoon husband. Joined by her twin brothers and various lifestyle influencers she has made sure that every detail is picture perfect but soon bit by bit things start to unravel. The town does not want them there and definitely not after past events. Set atop the top of a seaside cliff and next to a foreboding forest rumors of the local legend of the Night Birds abound, a vengeful spirit that seems to have it's eyes on someone at the Manor.

This truly was a page turner after its enticing opening and for the most part I was entertained. There are not many likable characters in this and maybe one too many unbelievable twists but this thriller lived up to Foley's reputation for me and the creepy image of the Night Birds stuck in my head. A perfect commentary on the excess of the rich and wannabes and how that pristine image is often carefully crafted and undeserving. A perfect beach read or when you miss that summertime feeling.

Thanks to netgalley for the ARC access.

Such a fun suspenseful novel with a twist with dual timelines which really added to the story! An eerie twist Is awaiting you when you dig into this book! Kudos to the author for a new exciting read!! Thanks to netgalley and the author for the ARC!

This is a great book for this time of year. This was a thrilling mystery that I couldn’t figure out right away which is a big plus to me. It was one of those books that will have you reading into the night but then Keeping you up at night.
If you a Lucy Foley Fan this is probably a must I would recommend reading this.

Gripping, thrilling, enticing, and un-put-down-able. The thriller to out thrill other thrillers. Lucy Foley keeps us on our toes and just maybe up at night.

This book is sure to appeal to fans of Foley's other work. This one is a similarly twisty atmospheric thriller.

This was honestly a hard one to get through. This was my first Lucy Foley book, and I have to say I wasn’t a huge fan. It took me a long time to get through it and I found myself not wanting to pick it up. The flipping of the timelines made it hard to follow and keep up, I kept getting confused.

5/5
Perfect for spooky season, this is my new favorite Lucy Foley. True to her style, The Midnight Feast has multiple POVs, but few and unique enough that they are easy to follow. The dual timeline of this story really sets it apart from her other novels and makes it feel fresh and interesting.
I took my time with the first 1/3 but then flew through the rest of it. While some parts of the suspense were a little predictable, there were still lots of surprises along the way. I loved all of the eerie, mysterious lore elements.
Definitely recommend.

I've been a Lucy Foley fan for a while, and this one miiiiight be a new favorite of hers for me. It was thrilling, I could not figure out the mystery AT ALL, and the ending really shocked me. Honestly, the last five pages even gave me more of a shock. I loved the Midsommar-vibes of this one. All in all, a great book!!

Excellent mystery. I loved the premise and the surprises throughout. Great character building and plot development.

The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley offers another tense, atmospheric mystery, but I found it didn’t fully live up to its potential. Set in a remote luxury resort, Foley crafts a suspenseful narrative with multiple perspectives and layers of secrets, a structure she’s known for. While the setting and character dynamics were engaging, the large cast felt a bit overwhelming, and the finale, after a slow buildup, felt rushed. Despite these issues, it’s still a quick and enjoyable read for fans of mysteries and thrillers, though not as strong as Foley’s previous works like The Guest List.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book. I love anything from Lucy Foley, and this did not disappoint. I always highly enjoy her novels, and this was no different. Highly recommending this book in my library.

This wasn’t my favorite Lucy Foley book. While the premise was intriguing, the multiple perspectives felt scattered and difficult to follow. I usually love her novels, but I’m not sure I’d recommend this one.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review an advanced copy of this novel. I highly enjoyed it and will be recommending it.

THE MIDNIGHT FEAST was an unfortunate DNF for me. I’ve tried multiple times and I cannot get into Lucy Foley’s writing. The plot is plodding and the characters too plentiful with minimal distinction. It is honestly painful to follow and so unengaging. This will be my final attempt with this author.

Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for the opportunity to read and review THE MIDNIGHT FEAST.

Well, that is it. I can’t do it anymore and I will DNF at 56%. I usually DNF way early than that but since this is a Lucy Foley creation, I was hopeful. So I might be an outlier here and forgive me for being one.
-I usually dig in good with multi-POV but for some reason, I can never find my grounds with any of them and I was lost half the time.
-I might have expected too much and I do not mind a slow burn at the start but this never picked up the pace for me and I ended up bored.
-it was not holding me over the edge like the usual Lucy Foley thrillers. Maybe because some narratives are long.. but it could just be a “me” problem.

Nevertheless, please do not take my word for any of this because it might work out different for you. This is Lucy Foley we are talking about to begin with.

Thanks to William Morrow via Netgalley for e-arc.All opinions are my own.

Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for allowing me to read an advanced e-copy of this book by Lucy Foley! The book centers around opening night at The Manor, a large manor turned hotel where only the very rich can afford to stay. The owner, Francesca Meadows recently inherited the property and wants everything to be just right for the opening night. The book is told from both the past and present perspective of Francesca, Owen (Francesca’s husband), Eddie, a local who now works at The Manor, and Bella. While the past is buried, it comes back to haunt Francesca and the truth is revealed. This is a must read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Not my favorite Lucy Foley book. The premise was interesting and the claustrophobic atmosphere was well done but the perspectives were a bit scattered and hard to follow. Just ok

This was a pretty meh thriller. I appreciated the attempts at atmosphere and the claustrophobic small-town setting. There were a few too many perspectives to get any real character development. I didn't find myself eager to keep reading or to find out what the climax would be, and I feel like that's the main indicator of a good thriller.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. I purchased for my library and shared thoroughly as usual.

This one ultimately wasn't my favorite, but is still a perfectly fun thriller for those who enjoy Lucy Foley's other works. For me, this read too much like her earlier work, The Guest List. Ultimately, for me, Lucy Foley's work is a little too scattered, with too many for me to really connect or buy into any one of them. That said, if you enjoyed her other work, you will also enjoy this. It's an enjoyable read even if it's not necessarily unique, and I'm sure this will be a popular title.

3 stars

It took me far longer than normal to finish this book. Normally it's like 2-4 days to read a book this length and this took me 11. I kept starting/stopping and if I was a person who DNF books, I probably would've, but I don't, so I finished it.

It's not a terrible story and ultimately I appreciated the way everything tied together in the end, but in true Lucy Foley fashion, there were too many characters and too many tries to make the reader think one thing and have it turn out to be the other. All the twists fell a little flat for me. Nothing really wowed me on this book. The whole journal thing was okay. It was a good way to get the past across to the reader, but the way it was written wasn't like a journal. It was written like part of the normal story. No quotation marks, but full on he said, she said kind of stuff. Also, the changing from first person to third really jarred me a lot during this book. I don't think I've ever really noticed if a book was first or third person before, but the bouncing back and forth of it apparently was too much for my little brain to handle.

I basically kept reading to make sure that Frankie got what was coming to her because while she was the worst character in this story, she was also the best (I think). I love characters like her who are all full of themselves and completely delusional that they've lost sight of reality. The ones who think they're smarter than everyone else when they're really just average. In the Frankie aspect, Foley didn't disappoint.

Thank you, NetGalley and William Morrow for the ebook.