I think this book was ok. I felt at times it was hard to follow with the different time jumps. The characters were great though, and the story was good.

I had to DNF this book at 50%. There were too many characters to follow. The switching back and forth between the POV and the timelines was hard for me to follow. I could not connect with any of the characters and couldn’t care less what happened to them through the story. I have read 2 other Lucy Foley books and they seem to be hit or miss for me. Maybe it’s a slow burn or just not book for me.

Thank you to NetGalley for a gifted copy and all opinions are my own.

midnight feast

The mood of this book was very eerie. You find out a little of what happens early on, but critical details (like WHO died) are left out.

The characters include Francesca (oozing new agey but fake), Eddie (a clumsy farmer boy), and Bella (a mom with a secret past).

The mystery that surrounds everything gives the story a paranormal feel: the feathers, the Birds, unexpected phone calls and packages. It makes you forget to try to solve the mystery and instead you get lost in the story.

The characters come across very authentically. I loved the way Bella describes her baby, it made me smile and cuddle my own chunky little one.

I enjoyed how towards the end the chapters became very short. Many were only one page, as everything reached a crescendo, you jump from one character to the next, revealing what happened. It reminded me of a flip book animation in written form.

And then the pièce de résistance, how everything tied together so neatly!

Thank you at HarperCollins and NetGalley for this fun ARC! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I picked up a Lucy Foley book after a long time and i wasn’t disappointed. It was fast paced and super interesting.

Thank you Netgalley, William Morrow and Harper Collins for this advanced e-arc.

A fairly standard thriller. I felt like this one was a little less close door than Foley’s other novels, but I had a hard time getting into the characters. Overall the birds in it were particularly creepy for me (if you know, you know) but it was a fine read.

"The guests have to wear white and, like, willow crowns or some shit. It’s like they’re going for this Midsommar aesthetic but haven’t actually watched the film to see how it ends.”

I cracked up many times reading The Midnight Feast and this quote was one of the best. There's an upstairs / downstairs feel to this novel, told from multiple perspectives: the staff of this ultra luxe hotel center, its rich owner Francesca, her hot architect husband Owen, one of the guests.

Add to these many perspectives one with a different timeline, foreshadowing the disaster that is sure to take place at the feast (where they're playing dress-up). AND a back story that fills in some events from the past at these grounds.

It's a lot. It's convoluted.

But throw in lines like these: "Here is someone who knows me as the [spoiler edited out] who grew up in a caravan, who smelt of fish, fag smoke and disappointment" and you'll keep laughing as you turn the pages. The constant skewering of the uber rich helped too (think essential oils and ayahuasca cleansing rituals for the 1%).

And some of the reveals I didn't see coming.

If you like Lucy Foley's other works you'll enjoy this one. My thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC.

I am a huge fan of thrillers but for some reason Lucy Foley's books are always hard for me to get into. I want to like them and by the end I normally do but there is something about her books that put me off and I am not sure what...usually I end up getting it as an audiobook so I can actually finish the book and know what happens.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I’ve read a couple of Lucy Foley books and was excited to get to read her latest. I enjoy her writing style and her latest book did not disappoint. I found myself not wanting to put the book down. I even managed to freak myself out a few times thinking there were birds watching me.

Definitely check the book out. You won’t be disappointed!

This was the second Lucy Foley book I have started.
This was also the second book I could not get in to.

The writing feels flat, there's a lot going on, and it doesn't grab you like I hoped.

The ending (maybe the last 15%) was the best part of entire thing.

Ugh. I wanted to love it, love her writing like others I hear.
But it just wansnt hitting for me.

Thank you to the publisher for giving me the chance to read an early digital copy of The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley. I have read a couple of her other books, such a The Hunting Party and The Paris Apartment. I don't know if it is the brain fog of postpartum or what, but I could not, for the life of me, figure out what was going on in this book. There were quite a few different POVs from the different characters, who I had trouble keeping straight. I know the gist of it was that a lady named Francesca opened up a luxurious getaway hotel, but that's about it. I could not focus and I decided that it was probably a good idea for me to set it aside for now. I may try to read it again in the future at some point, but for now, I had to call this one a DNF.

Lucy Foley’s "The Midnight Feast" is a masterful addition to her collection of suspenseful novels. This story centers on a dinner party that spirals into chaos, revealing secrets and unraveling relationships. Foley’s pacing is impeccable, maintaining suspense through well-timed reveals.
Her richly developed characters, each with hidden agendas, add depth and intrigue. The setting, both enchanting and eerie, complements the novel’s tone, enhancing the sense of foreboding. Foley’s exploration of themes like trust and betrayal is skillfully woven into the narrative.
With engaging, elegant prose and seamless perspective shifts, Foley keeps readers guessing until the end. "The Midnight Feast" is a thrilling, character-driven mystery that is highly recommended for fans of suspenseful storytelling.

Our library patrons are going to love this book. It races along to a satisfying conclusion, with plenty of excitement to keep the reader turning pages and wanting more.

Great book. Lucy never disappoints. Already cannot wait for another!!!!!!!! I loved the characters in this book more than I should have

Not my favorite book by this author. This book just felt long and made me less interested in the plot. I also didn’t enjoy any of the key characters. I also do not enjoy when timelines continue back and forth. Overall not a fan but willing to give another book a chance.

I have read The Hunting Party (5 stars), The Guest List (4 stars) and The Paris Apartment (4 stars but I wanted to throw the book across the room). the Midnight Feast was one of my lost anticipated reads? Unfortunately , this latest story was not my favorite.

This storyline with multiple POVs (Eddie's was the only POV that held my interests and curiosity) and tangled characters did not hold up for me, lacked development and felt very slow.

Bravo, bravo! This was the most unputdownable book I have read in a looonnngg time! So well crafted, kept me guessing, and was incredible! I adored the multiple perspectives and the eventually revenge plot. This book is superb.

Thank you for this book in exchange for my honest review. I did not finish this book because I did not find it up to the standards of the author’s usual writing style

This is my new favorite Lucy Foley book. She has weaved quite the mystery with multiple players in the past and present, and even a bit of the supernatural. The short chapters make me happy because they are quick to read, and I can easily put them down and pick them back up. It truly kept me guessing to the very end. I had a solution, and then it went completely the other way. It was brilliant and entertaining. I will always be a Lucy Folely fan!

Review of “The Midnight Feast” by Lucy Foley

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✩ (3.5/5)

Lucy Foley’s “The Midnight Feast” is an engaging read that hooks you from the very beginning. The story unfolds with a blend of mystery and drama, keeping you invested in the characters and their secrets. Foley’s writing style is as captivating as ever, and the atmosphere she creates is immersive.

However, while the journey through the book is quite enjoyable, the ending left me wanting more, particularly for the character Bella. Her arc felt incomplete, and I wished for a more satisfying resolution to her story. Despite this, “The Midnight Feast” is a solid read that I would recommend to fans of Foley’s previous works and those who enjoy a good suspenseful tale.

I normally enjoy Lucy Foley's books.

This one didn't hit for me. It had too many characters and I just couldn't get into it.