Unfortunately I wasn't a fan of this. It was slow and the plot made zero sense to me. It was hard to follow and I hated almost all the characters!

Lucy Foley has done it again!

The Midnight Feast is yet another nail-biting page-turner. The Midnight Feast is easily one of my most anticipated reads/releases of 2024. Lucy Foley has to be one of my go-to Mystery/Thriller authors. I absolutely love her classic style, sense of place, dramatic characters, and page-turning storylines.

When I first read the synopsis, I knew I needed to read this. Unlike The Guest List, The Midnight Feast has fewer POVs, which does not detract from the mystery. This story follows four different perspectives: Francesca, the founder; Owen, the husband; Bella, the mystery guest; and Eddie, the kitchen help. There is a fifth perspective as we get glimpses of the aftermath from Detective Inspector Walker.

I will say that when I first started reading this highly anticipated thriller, it took me a little time to get into the story. However, after a few chapters, I was hooked, especially with the inclusion of the diary entries. I don’t think I could turn the pages fast enough. I was absolutely shocked by the last portion of the book. I had a hunch but was still on the edge of my seat when things were revealed. The words seemed to possess me; I physically could not put this book down. The twists surprised me, and the puzzle-style climax made me jump in my seat.

I really enjoyed the incorporation of folklore, particularly with the legend of the Birds. Lucy did a perfect job of blending the folklore into the central mystery. I feel that having local justice against the posh and filthy rich made the storyline impactful. From the cynical portrayal of the ultra-rich, its sarcastic critique of class differences, combined with the locals' fight for what they deserve, and the mind games surrounding the identities of victims and perpetrators, The Midnight Feast offers a uniquely immersive reading experience.

This story centers around an ultra-luxury estate nestled in the Woodland Hutches. This oasis, called the Manor, was designed as a peaceful escape for its wealthy and privileged guests and owned by Francesca Woodland, who hides her very own dark secrets beneath the facade of her spiritual purity, and her younger husband Owen, an aspiring architect who has a dark past of his own. This novel starts at the Manor, which was set to host a memorable summer solstice feast. What happens when dark secrets are revealed that could threaten the shared future of the founder, the husband, and the guests of the Manor?

It is the opening night at “The Manor”-the new luxury resort built between the Dorset coastline and a dense bristle of ancient forest. Hundreds of lanterns have been lit, and the welcome drinks are flowing at the very edge of the trees. This was the dream of a lifetime for Francesca Woodland and her husband. However, everything goes up in flames (no pun intended) when the Manor is burned during the first retreat, a day after the solstice. Secrets follow everyone involved: who is Bella, and why has she returned to the Manor? Why does Franscesa swear she is seeing a ghost from her past? Who started the fire? So many questions await in this book. Between the myths and lore behind the Birds, the ominous music, and the unhappy locals.

I absolutely loved this book and the use of superstition. I loved that Lucy used traditional lore that says that you must ask permission from the Elder Mother- the spirit inside the tree-before you even trim a few branches and cut the whole tree down or else bad luck. I feel every lore element added to the mystery behind The Midnight Feast.


Many thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for providing me with a digital review copy of this fantastic thriller.

Lots of moving pieces in this one, so it was a bit harder for me to get into. Once the twists started to twist and the story started to come together it was a quickly paced thriller. I won’t be in the woods any time soon. The language took away from the appeal for me.

Sadly, I don't think Lucy Foley is for me. I thought this would be the one but I couldn't finish it. I would recommend for those who enjoy her previous books but not for someone looking for something new to read. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review it early.

I'm on page 115 and I'm really struggling through this book. I normally try to look for the positive in books because I know the author worked hard on creating their masterpiece, but this is just not it. I try and read 2 pages and I immediately fall asleep. Francesca (the main character) is something else, and 'The Birds'? I really think this book could've done good, but the storyline is confusing with multiple POVs. All the characters are jealous of each other and it honestly seems thrown together. This was my first book by Lucy Foley and I appreciate the ARC, but in exchange for my honest opinion, I do not recommend this book.

Fabulous. I pray that Lucky never stops writing. She entertains the world with her thrilling stories and characters

I wanted to enjoy this book because someone I am in a book club said she had a book hangover from how good this book was but I couldn’t get into it. I kept hoping the suspense would capture me and it fell flat for me. I’d say this writing is like Lucy’s other books. Each chapter is from a different perspective that comes together. It was very long and drawn out.

This was another great mystery from Lucy Foley. I am a fan of all her books and one of the thinks she does best is making u feel like u r there and I definitely felt that while reading this. I also like how she is able to make the separate character chapters work.

4.5 ✨ WOAH.

I was absolutely not expecting to love this one as much as I did. This was messy. This was crazy. This was heavy & dark. But, I had SO much fun with this one.

Think posh rich people who all have ties to a fancy hotel, The Manor, who also have LOADS of secrets. But…also sprinkle in a *hint* of cult. 😅
There are multiple POV’s in this one, but don’t fret, they all connect in the end. 🤭

Holy cow. 😅

There are quite a few trigger warnings in this one: (SA, animal death, addiction&drug use, etc.)
This book is NOT for everyone.
I repeat….this 👏🏻 book 👏🏻 is 👏🏻 not 👏🏻 for 👏🏻 everyone.👏🏻
I did end up deducting from my rating from the amount of foul language in here, it took me out of the story in some parts.

But, I did love the storyline, and personally, I loved the amount of POV’s and watching it tie together in the end.
The birds were SO creepy. 🦅

Lucy Foley just does eerie AND messy, rich people so well, and I really enjoyed her take on this concept.

Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow publishing for sending me an E-ARC of this book. 💚

The Midnight Feast was something that I was not expecting. I have read a couple of novels by Lucy Foley at this point, and I’ve come to realize that if you want a quick little story with a semi-interesting plot then you’re in for a treat. This book had me not knowing where the story was going to go, and part of me loved that and part of me wished it got to the point quicker.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I have to admit that I was initially pretty skeptical, but soon found myself hooked. The first half is a bit slow, but once things heat up it is full of twists and turns. I love a book that surprises me and Foley kept the surprises coming until the very end. If you are a fan of a very well written thriller you will not want to miss this one!

This book took me a while to read because life kept getting in the way, lol. Like other books by the same author, it was a nice slow burn. I really enjoyed the buildup and how everything came together in the end. The only reason I’m not giving a 5 star is because I would have liked a little more character building. Don’t get me wrong, you do get to know the characters, there are just so many and they were just so interesting, I’d love to have had more. Highly recommended!

This book was a long read. I'd put it down and then pick it up and try to finish. I did finally succeed but it was tough.
It’s the opening night of The Manor, and no expense, small or large, has been spared. The infinity pool sparkles; crystal pouches for guests’ healing have been placed in the Seaside Cottages and Woodland Hutches; the “Manor Mule” cocktail (grapefruit, ginger, vodka, and a dash of CBD oil) is being poured with a heavy hand. Everyone is wearing linen.

But under the burning midsummer sun, darkness stirs. Old friends and enemies circulate among the guests. Just outside the Manor’s immaculately kept grounds, an ancient forest bristles with secrets. And the Sunday morning of opening weekend, the local police are called. Something’s not right with the guests. There’s been a fire. A body’s been discovered.
Between the owner, her husband, The kitchen help and the guests there are a lot of suspects.
The ancient forest surrounding the manor is also a major part of the book.

What a ride! Lucy Foley surprises me again, just when I thought I had it all figured out, she shocks me with a twist. The Midnight Feast was well done, and the ending satisfying tied everything up full circle between the past and the present.

Thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins/William Morrow for sharing an advance copy of THE MIDNIGHT FEAST.

I'm already a Lucy Foley fan - and I give this one five stars!

For other lovers of her thrillers, we get what we've come to expect: multiple POV's, a lush setting, and a lot of building tension. THE MIDNIGHT FEAST takes place in the Tome, a remote town in the English countryside, where an heiress turns her family's estate into an upscale, wellness centered hotel. On opening weekend, things don't go to plan in a big way.

I adored the hilarious, satirical take on wellness culture for the uber rich. There were some genuine laughs to be had. And plot-wise, by half-way through I couldn't stop reading. There's a heartfelt family story built in, too.

I'd recommend this for fans of Lucy's other books, and anyone who wants a fun, fast thriller read.

I was very much looking forward to this one and it did not disappoint! The Midnight Feast started off a little slow for me but moved quickly with the multiple POVs. It gave me True Detective vibes with its eerie feel.

All the characters are flawed creating the best opportunity for surprise twists. The book ends with the perfect satisfaction of revenge like a true Lucy Foley novel. I really enjoyed the dual timelines with the diary entries, too. The Midnight Feast wasn’t as straight forward as The Guest List but more thrilling than the Paris Apartment.

The book itself was a feast that I devoured!

I have read a few Lucy Foley novels and this has been my favorite! Foley weaves tale of secrets, new beginnings, revenge and a bit of madness. The small village of Tome has a new resort built on wealthy influencer's inherited land. The story features some creepy local legends which I really enjoyed.

The setting on the Scottish coast with the woods and paths makes me want to visit. The setting was a big part of this book.

The story takes us back and forth to a summer 13 years ago featuring a group of teenagers and it builds up to a past secret which affects most of the characters. I enjoyed the short chapters from different characters point of view up to the final night. It kept me wanting to know more. I think you will find characters you empathize with as well as those you truly dislike. Quite entertaining!

Thank you netgalley for the chance to read and review this book.

This one was just okay for me, but it seems that's how it goes with Ms Foley's books. I am a fan of the various POVs, and don't mind the occasional timeline jump. I also loooove mixed media, and so I'll hang on real tight to things like diary entries in books, because they make it that much more interesting. Unfortunately, this one didn't grab me like I wanted it to - the characters were kind of annoying, and the ending was underwhelming for me. I will say, I think people who enjoyed The Guest List will enjoy this too. Unfortunately, that one wasn't for me either!

Huge Lucy Foley fan, but I could not get behind The Midnight Feast. I did not like the characters and I absolutely hate birds. Only finished because this was a book club pick. The main discussion was how we did not like this book. Bummer. Really was excited for this advanced copy.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I love Lucy Foley's work, but this book was very disappointed. The story was far fetched and seemed too far out there for me.