Oh. My. Good. God. I fell in love with Lucy Foley when I read The Guest List years ago. I loved her books in between, but The Midnight Feast brought me back to the jaw dropping twists and turns of my introduction to this author. Told through multiple points of view that jump from the past to the present, we watch as a glamorous cliffside hotel opens for their first weekend with a Solstice themed celebration. The owner has eliminated local access to the beach and woodland paths, and the local residents are livid. Not only that, but we slowly learn that the owner has a previous connection to the land and isn’t exactly who she seems to be. Nobody is. Oh and by the end of this celebration someone dies. (Of course they do, it’s Lucy Foley!) There are so many reveals along the way you won’t want to put this down. Just when you think there is a lull in the action and you can stop reading to go to the bathroom, nope, yet another shocking detail is revealed. This could have been an example of overdone misdirection and red-herrings, but Foley is masterful at creating a complex story and interweaving characters and storylines that all have a purpose in moving the story forward. And then at the end pulling back curtain after curtain to reveal character motivation and identity. Perfection!

Thank you @netgalley and @williammorrowbooks for this early copy in exchange for my honest review.

I received this book as an ARC review
Lucy Foley has done it again! This is a locked room type thriller set at a wellness retreat in a small island town where the local have a deep dislike of the new retreat and the clientele it brings with it. It is told from dual pov and timelines. It draws a map from childhood to adulthood and how sins of the past will always come back to haunt you. I love the lead up to each twist. I gave it 4 stars because the beginning was a bit slow and I did see one of the twists pretty early. Overall it was a good read. After it picked up I could not put it down.
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The Midnight Feast is a thrilling mystery novel where the past and present intersect. It tells the story of the divide between the wealthy and the less fortunate, and how justice ultimately prevails. The setting is the opening night of The Manor, a luxurious seaside resort. However, the locals are unhappy with the outsiders who come to stay and attempt to privatize the beach and ancient forest. The story is told from multiple characters' perspectives, and as you read, you discover that everyone has their motives. This book has many twists and turns, making it an exciting read. Thank you so much to NetGalley and William Marrow for the ARC. #TheMidnightFeast #NetGalley

The twists and turns and reveals in this book were so fun! The second half where everything starts to come together and be unveiled is very fast paced and a little chaotic and overall exciting! (All in a good way) The first half is a little slow moving as we get to know the characters and I would have liked the lore and some of the background to be explained a little more. It switches between character POV and timelines pretty quickly which was quite a lot to keep up with sometimes.
But at the same time as the pace picked up and chaos ensued it was hard to put down! The reveals were done very well and I loved how everything came together. I had a couple jaw dropping moments which is what I’m here for. I also loved the overall unsettling feeling that was over the entire book!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and William Marrow for the ARC!

A really good dark and twisty book. It kept me guessing through the book. I feel like this could be a movie. I could picture it so clearly through the whole book!

This is a locked room murder, and arson, mystery with secrets old and new. It took a couple chapters for me to get into it but once there, I just had to know where it was going.

I enjoy twists and a nothing-is-as-it-seems story and this has both in multiples. The characters each have their issues and questions abound as to who caused them and how. I love the setting and especially how local folklore is interwoven so perfectly.

Thank you very much to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the early e-book.

The Midnight Feast was such a twisted, suspenseful ride! I loved being able to piece together the puzzle of what happened the summer Sparrow and Frankie met and spent together at the Manor. Mysteries of the woods, the push and pull between locals and Frankie’s outsider wealthy family, manipulation…. I was kept on the edge of wanting more. The storytelling was vivid, and it was an emotional roller coaster.

Everyone has a past. Everyone has secrets. In this Midsommar-esque thriller, all the players from a past tragedy are back in place. And the town of Tome doesn’t trust the rich and privileged invading their space. The whispers about the vigilante Night Birds and the darkness of the forest make everyone uneasy.

Lucy Foley kept me on the edge of my seat with The Midnight Feast. The aspect of the local folklore was chilling and had my jaw dropping multiple times. I really enjoyed how the story was told from so many perspectives and included pieces of the past with a diary. The chapters were short and made it seem like each one had a cliffhanger. I HAD to keep reading.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I am a big fan of Lucy Foley and her newest book did not disappoint! This multi-POV mystery totally sucked me in and kept me guessing until the very end. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for their next mystery read.

The plot twists were so good and unexpected. The story reminded me of clue which is high praise. Love Lucy foley and this did not disappoint!

Rating: 3.25/5

I am one of the biggest Lucy Foley fans (that I know of), so when I was approved to read an advanced copy of her upcoming book coming out in June I was ecstatic. Foley's newest book is not like anything I've ever read from her before and yet it still seems vaguely familiar to her previous books. It opens up on The Manor which is a luxury hotel and spa experience marketed towards the wildly rich and famous. Sounds like a great vacation destination, right? Well, I hate to break it to you, the whole thing is burnt to the ground. In the pages that follow, a corrupt, twisted, and villainous mystery is unveiled to us. Who burnt down The Manor? Who's body is identified by the cliff's edge? And is there a larger, more evil power at fault? Now I will warn you, upon reading the premise of this book I was a bit wary as it was a bit "out there" for me. However, I feel like Foley doesn't overplay her hand here. She knows it's a bit strange, so she doesn't push the threshold of what her audience can take as normal versus "What the hell did I just read?". Well, perhaps the end is a bit odd for me, but I still found it to be a memorable ending filled with delightful twists and turns. With all this being said, I do wish the reveal of clues and such were spread a bit more evenly throughout the book. The beginning was a tad bit slow whereas the ending had me reeling and wishing I had a giant corkboard and miles of red yarn to map everything out. If you're looking to start reading a bit more this summer or just want something to keep you entertained at the beach, this book will definitely come in handy.

I love isolation thrillers. This one in particular is very reminiscent of that Netflix movie with Britney Snow called Truth or Die or something like that. The setting was immersive and the plot was interesting enough. However, there are too many characters and they were not totally flushed out and some of the plot choices didn’t make sense to me.

This book started off quite slow for me and I had some problems getting into it. But it picks up the pace quickly, and by the end, I couldn't flip the pages fast enough!! Dark pasts come back to haunt several characters. With some vigilante small town justice thrown in
A very good book!!

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC.

Finished this in less than 24 hours of getting approved for it...setting aside everything else I had to do.
Having read a few of the authos books before. I'm glad I didn't have many distractions. But even so, I did get a little lost in the beginning with the multiple POVs, timeline jumping and journal entries.
It didn't last. Everything starts to make more sense and come together as you continue on. Some thing I'd figured out, others I was surprised when the reveals happened.

I love the almost supernatural feel to the book with small, local beliefs and how they added to the atmosphere of the story.

This one for me was a win.

I really enjoyed this novel! It’s fast paced and told from multiple points of view. I liked the use of an old diary to narrate what happened in the past. Definitely a fun read for the summer.

This book had an interesting premise and took place in a beautiful setting overlooking the sea. However there were a few drawbacks for me, the biggest being the journal entries in between the action of the novel. In this particular book, combined with the plethora of characters to keep up with, it just made things extra confusing to me as a reader.

I received an advanced copy of this book from William Morrow via NetGalley.

From the outset, Francesca's retreat exudes an aura of mystery, with construction still underway and tensions simmering between the locals and the affluent guests. Yet, amidst the chaos, Francesca's past comes back to haunt her in the form of Bella, a guest harboring secrets that threaten to unravel everything Francesca has built.

The book unfolds through multiple perspectives, weaving together diary entries from 15 years prior with the present-day events. This multifaceted approach adds depth to the story, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they piece together the puzzle alongside the characters.

While the story is slow at first, once the diary entries come into play, the momentum builds, propelling readers into a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue. Foley's writing style captivates with its blend of suspenseful storytelling and cozy mystery elements, offering a compelling read that keeps you guessing until the very end.

Despite the abundance of characters and intertwining plotlines, Foley expertly navigates the narrative landscape, ensuring each thread contributes to the overarching mystery. While some twists may stretch believability, the overall narrative remains engaging and enthralling, delivering a satisfying blend of thrills and surprises.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of The Midnight Feast.

I so wanted to love this one! The Guest List is one of my favorite thrillers. I did not enjoy The Paris Apartment or this one either. With so many POV it’s hard to not only keep track of the story but to have real character development. The people in this story are so surface level that I didn’t care about any of them. The writing wasn’t different enough to distinguish each person either.

I did like the way Foley describes the setting and thought the fancy hotel/midnight feast was a clever idea. Not one I’d end up recommending.

I have been dying to read The Midnight Feast which is Lucy Foley’s latest thriller. Secrets, lies, murder - all of my favorite things in 1 book. This started out as a VERY SLOW burn for me and it is opening weekend at The Manor which is supposed to be a very luxury resort. The story was told in different POV’s and I found myself getting confused. This one was a bit of a let down for me but I will give it 3 stars. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early release in exchange for my honest review.

Took a minute to get "into" the story (felt a little disjointed at the beginning) but ended up really getting sucked in!

I liked the diary entries - thought that was a fun new spin on a thriller. The birds were a bit creepy (but end up getting tied in nicely!)

If you like thrillers, this is a good one to add to your list!