Guys, this book is good. I read it all in one sitting and got very sucked into the story. It takes place with 5 different perspectives plus a time jump back 15 years as diary entries. There were lots of twists and it was engaging. Great setting- opening weekend of a luxury resort. The birds stuff is creeptastic.

The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley. Double Identities, Multiple POV’s, and diary entries.

I rated this 4 stars.

Opening weekend of The Manor, a luxury resort built on top of old secrets and ancient creepy woods. 5 character POV’s, 2 female and 3 male. All have a past and all are connected, and not all will survive.

I couldn’t put this down! I love how Lucy writes in multiple POV’s to develop the story and as the reader all you want to do is solve the mystery before it’s revealed. Compared to her other books I felt like this one had more twists that kept me on my toes.

I definitely recommend reading this especially if you have enjoyed her other books. I personally feel like her books help me get out of reading slumps and this was just what I needed.

Thank you, NetGalley and William Morrow for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

I’m usually not a fan of switching from character to character perspectives as it’s often difficult to keep up with, but it worked in The Midnight Feast. Excellent suspense story and kept me engaged to the end. Shows the effects of pressure from others and how things from the past can haunt you. Definitely recommend! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC

Thank you to NetGalley for early access to this book in exchange for an honest review.

Content Warnings: sexual assault, murder, drug use

The Manor, a new holistic getaway for those who can afford it, is steeped in mystery. Several POVs mixed in with journal entries from years ago help to tell this story as tensions rise. Legends and secrets come together, and no one knows who they can trust.

I want to start off by saying I loved Lucy Foley’s previous books, but this one just missed the mark for me personally. That’s not to say this is a bad book; it if definitely interesting and well written. I simply am not a huge fan of anything paranormal (adjacent), so this did not hit for me the same way The Guest List and The Paris Apartment did. I still enjoyed my time and would recommend to anyone who has more of an interest in that sort of book.

Thank you #Netgalley for the advanced copy!

Wow this was not what I was expecting! This read bounces back and forth between two childhood friends and then two women at an opening weekend at a luxury resort. We first start following individual perspectives and slowly begin to learn how they are intertwined, but I must say the connections surprise you up until the very end! Though it was a slow start for me to get into the book, once I got to he half way point it really picked up and moved quickly! Lots of twists and turns through this opening weekend but overall a good read.

I could not wait to get my hands on this book! I do have to say it felt a little bit all over the place. It took a lot of patience to really get into the story, but I enjoyed the ending. Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow for the advanced copy! Publication date June 18, 2024.

Lucy Foley exceeds expectations with The Midnight Feast. So many of my favorites were here:ritual, secrets, myths, character development. It was just so so so good!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

In 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘥𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵, writer Lucy Foley—known for her “locked room” murder mysteries—sets a supernatural-tinged story at a luxury resort on the English coast. The high-end wellness retreat is newly built on a beautiful yet eerie stretch of land in rustic Dorset, with expansive ocean views on one side and dark, dense woods on the other. It has drawn in a wealthy, pretentious clientele, but has also irked the locals… and supposedly upset The Birds, a mysterious, ancient group fabled to protect the community and deliver justice.

The story of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘥𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵 is told from various perspectives:
* In journal entries from the summer of 2009, awkward, middle-class teenager Alison recounts a vacation at a seaside caravan park and a toxic friendship with a beautiful, posh, and manipulative girl from a nearby estate.
* During the summer solstice weekend of 2025, Francesca opens The Manor, an upscale hotel and spa attempting to infuse its lavish, chic accommodations, amenities, and activities with modern pagan mysticism. Her architect husband Owen is on-site for both the festivities and additional construction, and there are more points of view from enigmatic guest Bella and earnest kitchen employee Eddie. Though their surroundings are elegant and pristine, something sinister looms in background, threatening to uncover all of their secrets and deceptions.
* When a body is found the day after the solstice celebration, DI Walker comes to the property to investigate and even more disturbing items are discovered.

Overall, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘥𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘵 is an entertaining enough but somewhat flawed mystery-thriller. Pros: The setting of the novel is nicely established and the plot is intriguing. Cons: the characters are either unlikable or a bit flat, the pacing of the story is somehow both chaotic and slow, and the conclusion requires 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘵 of suspension of disbelief. I admit it was satisfying to see how the various characters’ plotlines end up intersecting, but it’s a bit too neat and too good to be true. Still, this is a suitably engrossing novel that would make a good pick for those wanting a moody beach read.

Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ LOVE - Already recommended to friends!

The Midnight Feast is the tale of the tragic opening of The Manor, childhood summer retreat turned luxury boho escape for the privileged. Everyone has a reason to attend…and a secret to conceal. Bella is a guest in disguise; Eddie works there in secret; Francesca, the social media famous owner; Owen, the architect (and Francesca’s new husband); and DI Walker, called in to investigate after the unfortunate events unfold.

Lucy Foley is one of my go-to suspense authors. I was thrilled when I got my hands on an eARC of her new novel. This book did not disappoint! The use of the interwoven stories to narrate captivated as much as it misdirected. The ending satisfied in a way that not many mysteries can achieve.

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

This was 3.5 stars for me. I was interested and the story kept me enthralled but I felt like it was very similar to another book by a popular author. I've read all of Lucy Foley's books and I have liked them all but this isn't my favorite of hers. I enjoyed the many twists and turns and some HUGE reveals that I didn't see coming. I always love that about a good thriller! This one definitely keeps you on your toes! I'd definitely recommend it and if you haven't read the other book I'm referring to - you will likely love this one! I enjoyed it. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

At first i was not a fan of the multi perspective story type. However, as it kept going and along with diary entries i began to thoroughly enjoy this thriller! I kept imagining the main character as Nicole Kidman from Nine Perfect Strangers. She has the same vibes and this book also reminds me of The Guest List. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed this even after a rocky start!

I received a free advanced copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I was excited to read The Midnight Feast which is the latest book by Lucy Foley. Despite my anticipation, the book was a struggle to get through and I found myself wanting to quit reading. It had really weird "bird" scenes and references that didn't really make sense and seemed unnecessary. Luckily, the second half picked up a bit and the plot came together in the end. Overall this was a miss for me. Thank you netgalley for the chance to read this ARC and provide my honest feedback.

There's a new luxury resort in the countryside with a Goop-like owner. Locals don't like it. There's some weird history in the place. What will happen at the Midnight Feast?

This book was just fun.

There are so many thrillers with an influencer bad guy, but Francesca here was easily my favorite of them, I saw real wit in the writing of her bonkers evil self.

The puzzle pieces come together nicely and elegantly.

I was always entertained and surprised several times.

I have no idea why this is advertised as a locked room mystery, it is not. Think more a fun episode of Supernatural mixed with Riverdale. I had a good time. 5 stars.

I loved EVERYTHING about this book. The folklore surrounding a little town, the dual POVs, the diary entries. I love the Blair Witch vibes Tome gave off. I found myself rooting for The Birds at every turn. The characters all being connected to this one singular event really threw me for a loop. I didn’t know how they would eventually be connected, but when they were my mind was blown. Just another amazing book from Lucy Foley.

This book was suspenseful at every turn and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I did not expect the ending at all which made for a very enjoyable read.
The vast amount of pov’s did make it slightly difficult in the beginning, as well as the amount of dual identities, but it becomes easier to track as the book goes on.
You have dueling timelines as well - the past in the summer journal chapters, the “present” in main character pov’s and the future in the detective chapters. It allows you to figure out the who, what, when, where and why simultaneously in one beautiful merge of timelines.
I will admit that the flow feels chaotic at first, but once you get into the story it makes it feel more fast paced.
Overall it was an enjoyable read.

This story started off weird, and I don’t mean thriller weird, with Bella seducing a 19 year old kid young enough to be HER kid. Fortunately it turned back into just a normal, creepy thriller with giant birds that murder people in the woods.

There were not many storyline surprises here… I had figured out most of the characters’ secrets pretty quickly, and the DI Walker perspective is woven throughout but happens after the main event, both of which left me wanting a little more mystery. Still, I kept turning the pages and finished it quickly.

I loved that this thriller had the creepy element of the Birds. It made the whole thing so much more mysterious and interesting. I guessed the first twist in the “After” section, but not the second! I found that reveal in particular to be very satisfying and it made me appreciate the book (and the Birds) a little more. Otherwise, it’s a solid, fast paced, somewhat unsurprising thriller.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy, in exchange for an honest review.

3.5⭐ Thank you, NetGalley and William Morrow, for this eARC. If you’re a fan of suspenseful novels with a hint of folklore, this might be one to check out. Overall, The Midnight Feast is a compelling read with its fast pace, beautiful setting, and a gripping end. However, there was something that I didn’t enjoy…the messy feel. There is an abundance of character POVs, timelines, and diary chapters which kind of took a little bit away from the story for me.

This is a 3.5 for me. This was my first Lucy Foley book and I would like to read Paris Apartment this year to get another view on her writing.
This book was confusing for me up until 55%. It is a murder mystery party and I am still confused on what happened in the past and in the present.
Questions I have that are left unanswered: Are there actual birds? Are the birds people of the town? Who was killed? Who was the murderer?
I know this book is not finished yet but longer POV's to explain more backstory would be useful as well as more description on the present day murder mystery. I enjoyed the different POV's, switching between timelines, and the ending "twist" that were revealed. This book was a fun read and I am thankful for Net Galley for the opportunity. :)

3.75 stars.

This started off super slow for me, I just wasn't drawn into the story fully but I was slightly intrigued. I'm glad I continued because it does pick up around the 65% and one part even had me going ooooohhhh. I do think this reads better in bigger chunks than if you can only read a little at a time, I did feel more connected to the story when I was able to do 30-50 pages at a time. I really enjoyed the added chapters of the Summer Journal and the epilogue.

Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for providing me with a digital review copy in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this novel! As a character mentions in the book, I am a bit of a fan of folk horror, and all the twisty elements involved make this a fun and pretty fast paced read. I believe this is my first time reading anything by this author, but it won’t be my last. Great writing, characters you love (and a few you love to hate), well timed out answers to the mysteries, and a satisfying ending. I couldn’t ask for much more than that!