The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley is everything I hoped it would be—tense, atmospheric, and packed with secrets waiting to unravel. Huge thanks to NetGalley and the publisher, William Morrow, for the advance copy!

If you’re a fan of Ruth Ware or Foley’s The Hunting Party, you’ll love this one. The setting is absolutely incredible: a luxurious hotel nestled in the eerie Scottish Highlands, surrounded by dense woods and a town that feels worlds apart from the wealth and indulgence inside. The contrast between the privileged guests and the local community adds a layer of tension that simmers throughout the novel.

Foley’s signature multi-POV storytelling is at its best here. With a large cast of characters, it can sometimes be tricky to keep track, but each perspective felt distinct and fully realized. Their motives, secrets, and relationships kept me hooked, and the ever-present feeling that something wasn’t quite right made for an addictive read. The mysterious guests, the secrets lurking in the shadows, and the slow-building tension all culminate in a satisfying, well-paced reveal.

I’d say this is Foley’s best since The Guest List and The Hunting Party—the plotting is tight, the atmosphere is immersive, and the twists are genuinely surprising. My only minor critique is that a few moments in the middle felt slightly drawn out, but overall, this was an excellent thriller that delivered on everything I wanted.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (4.5/5)

You think you know who you've surrounded yourself with but do you?!?!

Francesca thinks she has everything and everyone under her control and the perfect life but secrets from her past threaten them all! When the opening night of her new manor spirals, the secrets of all the main characters and their relation to Francesca will be revealed!

The Midnight Feast is a slow burn thriller! I thought the pace could been faster but the suspense was there and although some reveals were predictable, there were surprises as well. Overall, it was a decent and easy read.

Thank you Netgalley and William Morrow for this E-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The atmospheric setting and multiple perspectives keep the tension high, making it an engaging read. I enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it to fans of twisty, character-driven mysteries. Thanks to Netgalley and William Morrow for this ARC.

Another Lucy Foley story that made me become a couch potato for days to just read it and not want to put it down. Her stories are always intriguing and they truly keep you guessing until the very last chapter. I am always prepared for the mystery and suspense but The Midnight Feast is a story I truly did not see coming and I loved every minute of it!

This book was all over the place for me. There were several characters with a journal that had the reader discovering past events throughout the book. Towards the middle, I found myself confused but kept reading. I still am not exactly sure what happened in the past and the connection of some of the characters was a bit unbelievable but the ending did have a twist that I found satisfying! 3.5 stars

Lucy Foley is not my favorite author but I am somehow always drawn to picking up her books. A few I have truly disliked but this one agreed with me! Suspenseful, page turning thriller goodness. Just what you need when you want to get lost in a book and forget about the outside world for awhile. I particularly liked the location descriptions as well!

I enjoyed this book. The way the past and present came together to tell a mystery story was fairly well done.

A great thriller about how karma will get you in the end. Thoroughly enjoyed the multiple POVs and the journal entries; making the story more believable.

Lucy Foley’s The Midnight Feast is a gripping thriller that masterfully blends suspense, dark secrets, and unexpected twists. Known for her knack for crafting atmospheric mysteries, Foley delivers another immersive tale filled with intrigue and complex characters.

Set against the backdrop of an exclusive, high-profile event, The Midnight Feast unravels through multiple perspectives, keeping readers on edge as they piece together the truth. Foley’s signature storytelling—layered narratives, unreliable narrators, and shocking reveals—makes this novel an engrossing read from start to finish.

The characters are well-developed, each hiding secrets that add to the tension and unpredictability of the plot. Foley’s prose is sharp and cinematic, creating a vivid setting that enhances the novel’s eerie, suspenseful tone. While some twists feel slightly familiar to fans of her previous works, The Midnight Feast still manages to keep readers captivated until the final page.

Overall, The Midnight Feast is an atmospheric and engaging mystery perfect for fans of locked-room thrillers and psychological suspense. Foley once again proves her talent for crafting compelling narratives that leave readers guessing.

Lucy Foley's The Midnight Feast promises a thrilling tale set against the backdrop of a lavish new event at The Manor, a luxury venue surrounded by pristine forests and a sense of endless summer luxury. The opening night brings with it a glittering atmosphere where every detail has been carefully curated to ensure the highest standards of relaxation and indulgence for the guests. But beneath the gleaming surface, the tension is palpable. Old secrets are brewing, and it doesn’t take long for the idyllic setting to transform into something much darker.

The story centers around the aftermath of a fire and a body discovered during the opening weekend of The Manor. Guests, including the Founder, the Husband, the Mystery Guest, and the Kitchen Help, all seem to be harboring their own dark pasts. As the weekend unfolds, their tangled histories come to light, and it quickly becomes clear that someone among them is hiding a deadly secret. The mystery delves deep into the lives of the characters, with the tension building toward a shocking conclusion.

However, for those familiar with Lucy Foley’s writing, The Midnight Feast may feel a bit too familiar. It follows a similar structure to her previous works, where multiple points of view unfold to reveal secrets layer by layer. While this technique can be engaging, in this case, it feels almost formulaic. The dynamic of a group of people with hidden motives, scattered memories, and buried truths is something Foley has explored before, and as a result, the twists in the narrative are somewhat predictable.

The pacing of the story is where the book shines, keeping you hooked as the mysteries of the past crash into the present. The atmospheric setting of The Manor, with its quirky elements like the Seaside Cottages and the ever-present air of exclusivity, also adds a layer of intrigue. The tension between the characters, exacerbated by their shared history, keeps the story engaging, even when certain revelations feel inevitable.

Ultimately, while The Midnight Feast is an enjoyable read, it doesn’t feel as fresh or original as Foley’s previous works. The characters, while interesting, don’t always fully distinguish themselves from those in her past novels, and the mystery itself lacked the element of surprise I was hoping for. It’s a solid read for fans of Foley's style, but if you’ve read her other books, you may find this one to be a bit too familiar.

If you're looking for a suspenseful, atmospheric mystery with well-crafted tension, The Midnight Feast is still worth picking up. Just don’t expect anything that will take you too far off the beaten path.

Alot of plot twists. Slow at times. In my opinion it is not her best book. At times it was hard to follow. I enjoyed the narration.

I have a love/hate relationship with Lucy's books. This one was right in the middle for me. i would say the first 60% was a bit slow for me. I loved the dual timeline and the plot twists were great. i literally gasped because of one of them....did not see that coming. I'm gonna rate this a middle of the road for me.

I wanted so badly to like this one more! And at times, I was really into it and pushing towards a 4 star read but there were some elements of the story that fell flat for me and others that didn’t explain enough

I enjoyed the suspense, alternating POV, and a great connection of characters throughout the story

If you like multiple POV stories with unreliable narrators, this one is for you! For me, something made it just okay, but I think that's more on my feelings towards the idea of a celebrity influencer/wellness guru.

This was the best book I've read in a while. The characters were all very dramatic and engaging. Great drama with lots of ups and downs. The characters were believably intertwined. The ending was perfectly written.
I received this galley from Net Galley.

I’m a huge fan of Lucy Foley but didn’t enjoy this as much as her previous novels. While well written, it didn’t have the same thriller punch that left me guessing. Worth a read but not the best one to start with for those looking to explore this author.

Three stars. This one fell a little flat for me. It was okay, but I don’t think it’ll be memorable for better or for worse.

Synopsis
When Francesca Meadows’ trendy new wellness retreat opens, it is heralded by the elite but hated by the locals who are now barred from a favorite local woods. To add further insult to injury, the retreat ships in its “local farm-to-table delights” from far away suppliers. Someone is trying to sabotage the resort and the list of suspects is as vast as the English countryside.

My Overall Thoughts
Lucy Foley knows how to weave an incredible plot and still keep all of her characters authentic. Every character maintains a coherent trajectory over both timelines over a decade apart.

What I Didn't Love
I did have to suspend some disbelief that most of the characters did not immediately recognize each other after just a 15 gap. Most of them spent an entire summer in their late teens as a close circle of friends.

Potentially Offensive Content
Adult situations
Violence
Sex
Adultery
Rape

What I Loved
The plot is impressively intricate, weaving together a tapestry of interrelated backstories that add a richness the narrative. I was fully engaged in all of these elaborate subplots. There are no extraneous characters. They each play an important and powerful role. I was guessing to the very end.

I enjoyed this book. I liked the characters. The plots were very well written. I felt that it was a good depiction of how manipulators don't win in the end. It started off a little slow and boring but it picked up. I liked the Summer Journal chapters. I don't know why or how Owen's point of view added anything to the story. This is not my favorite by Foley but it's a decent read,

Unfortunately I had to DNF this after many attempts to push through.
I do appreciate NetGalley and the publishers giving me this arc in exchange for my honest review.