Thank you NetGalley for ARC!

This was my first Lucy Foley book and it will not be the last. I loved the writing style and it played out like a movie in my head. I loved the multiple POVs and the timeline shifts. Overall a very solid book.

The past always catches up to you, no matter who you are or how you reinvent yourself..

Francesca has inherited her old family manor and turned it into a woodsy retreat for the rich and bored. Despite construction still underway, everything is going according to plan and they're booked up for the summer solstice weekend. Sure, the locals aren't happy about the blocked access through the woods, or how Francesca's been taking their land to develop her resort. But it's all fine, money fixes everything, right? Until one guest starts snooping around and Francesca realizes she's not who she's pretending to be. In fact, Bella is the past coming back to bite Francesca 15 years later, and it could ruin everything. But Bella isn't the only one who isn't exactly who they say they are. Oh, and The Birds are watching. Just like they've always done.

This book is told from multiple POVs where we're given pieces of the full story through the perspectives of multiple characters, as well as diary entries from 15 years prior. The story is very compelling, and I FLEW through it. I love Lucy's writing style and the way that she keeps you guessing what's going to happen next. You can start to formulate an idea of what may happen, but just enough information is withheld from you to prevent you from coming up with a full-on theory. This was a great mix between a thriller and a cozy mystery that I think fans of both genres will really enjoy.

My only complaint is that on top of the POV changes, there are also timeline changes--the diary is 15 years in the past, and we also get the characters POV "Before the Solstice" and "After the Solstice" all jumbled together which was confusing to navigate for the first 50 pages or so--so be careful keeping your timeline straight. And everything DOES wrap up into a very neat bow that many will consider unrealistic. However anyone who has lived in a small town knows that while the drama may be realistic, the way it all comes together is very valid.

This was such a great read from Lucy Foley, and I can't wait for her next one!

I received a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely devoured the Guest List so was really excited for another by the author, but sadly, this one was a bit of a miss for me, ultimately falling a short.

Pros: As usual, Lucy Foley is fantastic at juggling both multiple POVs and time frames whilst still keeping the story flowing well and building the atmosphere. Her writing style is easy to read, and the book was a great page turner.
Cons: I predicted almost all of it/ it played out exactly as a I expected, which is a huge letdown. The fun of a thriller is guessing, guessing again, and being wrong both times, and this just didn’t have that. It also felt like it dragged in the middle, with a lot of unnecessary repetition, especially around the folklore aspects.

Overall: not bad, not great

This is the PERFECT summer thriller. The cottage core turned horror was so fun to read about. I love the amount of foreshadowing and was very surprised by all the twist and turns and hidden connections. As all of Lucy Foley's books this was such a good time and so fun to read. I can't wait to recommend to all thriller fans.

Lucy Foley always provides the twists and turns needed for a good thriller. I loved reading along different POVs to figure this one out. Thank you for this ARC!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a digital arc of The Midnight Feast, in exchange for my honest review.

Every time I read a Lucy Foley book, I think I have all the surprise twists worked out and I’m surprised I was able to predict them. Then she hits us with twists I would have never thought of in a million years. She truly is a master of her craft and this book confirms I will read absolutely anything and everything she writes.

I could feel the tension throughout the entire time I was reading this book, wondering how the characters were connected to one another. Foley’s settings always feel like their own character in the story, with The Manor and its surrounding woods seeming to come to life when interacting with each person who enters. I thought I would get confused that the book switched back and forth before the day before the main event, the main event itself, and the day after, but it was fairly easy to keep track of where I was in the story. The one thing I would add to this book would be a chapter from Michelle’s perspective at the end, just to really tie in her connection to what happened.

I really enjoyed the story but the writing style was not for me. I love Lucy Foley books, but this one was a miss for me.

My brain struggled to comprehend the writing. The multi POV got very confusing and I also found it difficult to connect with the characters.

Whatever you do- do not upset the birds!! In "The Midnight Feast," a multi-perspective thriller, readers are drawn into the enigmatic world of The Manor's grand opening weekend. As the story unfolds, we're introduced to Eddie, Bella, Francesca, and Owen, each harboring their own secrets and agendas. A fire, a corpse—seemingly disparate events—yet all interconnected in a web of intrigue. Lucy Foley masterfully crafts a tale where mystery lurks around every corner, revealed through the intricate layers of each character's past and present.

As a newcomer to Lucy Foley's work, I approached this book with high expectations, considering her reputation for delivering top-notch thrillers. However, while the story had its merits, it ultimately left me feeling somewhat underwhelmed- leading to the 3.5 star rating.

One of the main challenges I encountered was the frequent shifts between past and present timelines, which made it difficult to fully immerse myself in the narrative. Keeping track of the numerous characters and their evolving identities proved to be another hurdle, causing some confusion for me along the way.

The initial pacing of the book felt sluggish, with an extended buildup that took up a significant portion of the story. It wasn't until the final quarter that things began to fall into place, compelling me to read through to the end in a single sitting. Prior to this, progress through the book was slow, requiring me to read in intermittent chunks over a period of two weeks—quite a departure from my usual experience with gripping thrillers, which I typically finish in just a few days.

I’m sitting on my couch in shock and feeling so fulfilled. As someone who has read three other of Lucy Foley’s book, this is perhaps tied for my new favorite with The Guest List.
As a Christian (and certified scaredy cat) I was a little nervous going into this book as it had a much darker feel to it with the setting, journal entries, and legend of “The Birds.” But I felt that in the end, the explanation of The Birds made complete sense and it was… dare I say… wholesome?
As the story really began to unfold and secrets were brought to the light around half way through, I couldn’t read fast enough. As is the case with other Foley books, the hidden relationships and connections never cease to make me literally gasp out loud!! I felt that the “time jumping” from the day before the solstice, day after, and journal entries from 2009 (along with the multi POV) made for a fast paced read.
I will definitely re moment this to friends and colleagues!!!

Thank you to William Morrow Books @Williammorrowbooks and Netgalley @Naetgalley for the e-arc. All thoughts are my own.


It’s opening night at the Manor, and no expense has been spared.

But just outside the Manor’s grounds, an ancient forest bristles with secrets and folklore.

On the Sunday of opening weekend, local police are called. There’s been a fire. A body’s discovered. And something’s not quite right with the guests. What happened on the grounds of the manor over the past 36 hours?

Everyone has an agenda. Everyone has a past. But not everyone will survive…the Midnight Feast.


I always know that I can count on Lucy Foley to deliver a twisty locked room thriller and because I have read and really enjoyed some of her previous works, I know that sometimes, I need to have a little patience. Patience was key here because there was seemingly a lot going on in the beginning. There was a dead body we didn’t know how it connected, then there were several points of views. Like I said, a lot is going on with seemingly no connection, then little pieces started coming together and clicking and then some more, and more and all of a sudden everything clicks and its just an aha moment. Then there’s one more reveal and it’s a good one, I enjoyed the final twist a lot. The tensions were high in this book, and I was never truly sure who was a “good” guy and who was a potentially “bad” guy though they were all well developed. I loved the inclusion of diary entries for the past chapters, it was a fun way to experience that.

I do think that this is one of those books that you must be all in to read or you might not be able to fully understand all the intricacies.


Publication Date: June 18, 2024

Loved! It’s such a good slow burn! I haven’t read a Lucy Foley book I haven’t enjoyed. This was one of my most anticipated books for the year and I’m glad it didn’t disappoint!!

This book felt like whiplash. Going back and forth between the long ago past, one day ago and the present day in chapters that are way too short really killed my enjoyment of this book. It bounced all over the place. I think it would have been a much stronger book if it were put together differently. As it is, there’s really nothing in there that hasn’t been written before and makes this book stand out in any way.

Tense, thrilling, and explosive is how I would describe Lucy’s new book. A Midnight Feast is the perfect time and place for a locked room thriller to take place. You won’t know what happens next.

Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow for allowing me to read this ARC! I love a good twisty mystery with multiple POV and this one did not disappoint. We also flash backs which all is to piece together the mystery of how all the characters are connected and why they are there. I did not see the ending coming and now I can’t wait for another book from one of my fav authors!

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The Midnight Feast was a triller that kept me on the edge of my seat with suspense. I enjoyed all the twists and turns in the story. The characters were well developed and I liked the multiple POV’s and timelines. I’ve read several of Lucy’s books and this one is my new favorite. It’s always nice to switch it up from romcoms and indulge in a mystery/triller! I highly recommend this book, you won’t be disappointed.

✩ rating: 5/5 ✩

universally despised francesca meadows has just opened her new hotel, The Manor, coveted for it’s relaxing beachside cottages and exclusive events. this story is told from the pov of bella, a resident staying in the manor, eddie, a worker at the manor, owen, francesca’s husband, and francesca herself.

i ate this book up !!! all the different povs kept me engaged throughout the entire story, and i genuinely did not predict any of the plot twists. being in the mind of francesca specifically was alarming and i have no idea how foley managed to capture that level of psycho and out of touch-ness🫣

one thing i was confused about a little were the ages of the characters, i feel like i was supposed to guesstimate them since they weren’t ever explicitly mentioned so i thought they were older than they were (i really thought francesca was an old woman for the first 25%…😭) also i thought owen and francesca were the same age and cora was like 19.
the multiple povs couldve gotten confusing but imo foley handled them well, although sometimes it was unclear how slow time seemed to be passing.

ty for the arc! this was my first lucy foley book & now i want to read more. eddie has my heart btw.🥰🥰

I enjoyed this book by Lucy Foley. It had mystery, suspense, and intrigue. The characters were well-developed, and the ending was satisfying. I would definitely recommend it. I've read other Lucy Foley books, and she follows the same format with multiple POV's and multiple timeframes which adds to the intrigue.

Thank you William Morrow & NetGalley for the ARC!

Admittedly I have an incredibly high bar for what makes a good thriller. Because so much of thrillers/mysteries are plot-driven, if I feel the plot does not instantly grip me with intrigue, I lose interest quickly, Unfortunately, that is what happened here. There just wasn't enough for me to grab onto, and I had a hard time getting through this book, even with such short chapters. The story picked up around 70% of the way through, but sadly it wasn't enough to salvage it for me. Will always remain a Lucy Foley fan though!

Thank you again for the ARC!

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. I really enjoyed Lucy Foley’s other books so I was excited to read this.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 chilling stars!
This book gripped me with its icy little talons right off the bat and never let go.

🎶 “If you go down to the woods today, beware of a big surprise. If you go down to the woods today, you’d better go in disguise.” 🎶
Most people would recognize it, I suppose. Except in the version I learned, there was something much worse than teddy bears lying in wait.

Told in multiple viewpoints, this story spins a tale of a brand new chic getaway in the woods… beautiful lodgings in the wooded countryside with instagram-worthy views, organic eats and spa treatments. But not everyone is happy about the new lodgings and not everyone is who they seem.
Unhappy locals and creepy legends of creatures in the woods make for a gripping and eerie story. I really enjoyed the Midsommer imagery and chilling descriptions of the woods and The Birds.

The story alternates between the present and past (via diary entries) and had me staying up late to see what was going to happen next. Very twisty and dark. Well done! I loved it!

I was really looking forward to this book, but was unfortunately disappointed. I found there were far too many characters and switching POVs. On top of that, it was written in 3 different time frames with one being the poorly written journal of a teenage girl. I found the plot uninteresting and found I couldn’t wait for it to be over