The Midnight Feast is a fantastic story full of twists and reveals. The setting is easily visualized and excellent for this story.

I loved the multiple POVs that gave insight into the story from different unique perspectives. Figuring out how the different POVs were important to the story was part of the fun as a reader. I especially loved how the backstories of each character contributed to how they ended up all in the same place at the same time.

This is a well written, perfectly woven story. I definitely recommend!

Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow for this advanced reader copy.

I'm a fan of Lucy Foley. Her books promise a reading experience and they always deliver. The stories are built in layers, each character has a past and a present that are slowly fed into the overall thread until the mystery is woven through with a few loose threads that Foley dares you to pull. Foley's books always give me a feel of Liane Moriarity's books.

A grand opening with a celebrity packed attendance ends with a fire and a body. The readers are then taken from past to present while the clues build. But, pull on that one thread and you'll never see the twist that has suddenly changed how you look at each character. I hope Foley has as much fun writing these books as I do reading them. 5 easy stars.

The Midnight Feast was my favorite Lucy Foley release since The Guest List! 

WHAT I LIKED
- The chilling atmosphere was so immersive. I also read about this luxury resort in the woods while staying at a luxury resort in the woods, so I'm sure that helped! (I'm posting this review as we wait at the luggage carousel after our flight home.)
- I loved the way everything came together in the end. It was such a satisfying conclusion. 

WHAT DIDN'T WORK FOR ME
- There were a too many character POVs mixed in with past journal entire as the story progressed; it felt a bit like whiplash bouncing between the different perspectives. 
- The story lagged quite often in the lead up to the conclusion, but then the last third was a chaotic ride that sped too quickly through events.

It is opening weekend for The Manor; a fancy and luxurious new oasis for the wealthy guests who are lucky enough to book a cottage. The Manor's grounds include an infinity pool, breath taking ocean views, and trails throughout the woods. So far, opening weekend has been a hit. The guests are being welcomed by a bottle of champagne in their cottages, crystal pouches for healing, and all the Manor Mule they would like. But, the night of the Midnight Feast things start to change. Rocks are raining into the pool hitting the guests. Hundreds of birds are on the grounds. The guests start acting strange. What is happening at The Manor and how is it tied to the secret that the grounds have kept for 15 years? Told in alternating POVs from The Manor's owner, the owner's husband, a mystery guest, the kitchen help, the detective, and a summer journal; The Midnight Feast has begun and no one's secrets will be safe.
Review:
3.5 stars
The Midnight Feast starts off a little slow as the scene is set and characters are introduced. However, as the story goes along it picks up pace and does not slow down at all!! I did not guess a single twist in this book, so props to Lucy Foley for that! My jaw was on the floor a few times. The atmosphere of this book is so creepy! The descriptions of the birds and woods had me yelling anytime someone stepped foot into the woods! GET OUT!!! I really liked how this book wrapped up and how every single puzzle piece fit perfectly. There were connections that I did not for a single second expect and I loved that! The Midnight Feast is available now!
Thank you to NetGalley, Lucy Foley, and William Morrow for this ARC of The Midnight Feast in exchange for an honest review!!

"<i>The Midnight Feast</i>" is an exciting mystery story about a lavish party where secrets from the past come back to haunt everyone. As tensions rise and old conflicts resurface, the event takes a dark turn when a fire breaks out and a body is found. Set in a luxurious mansion and its mysterious surroundings, this gripping tale unfolds as characters with hidden agendas are drawn into a deadly mystery.

Lucy Foley is the queen of multiple POVs and the short chapters make this such a bingable read. Perfect to read pool side with a Manor mule. Just watch out for <i>The Birds</i>. 😉

<i>Shout-out to my homies at Netgally and Harper Collins for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review</i>

Thank you to NetGalley, William Morrow & Lucy Foley for the eARC of this book to read & review!

Whoa. What a crazy, trippy, twisty and absolutely addictive experience this was! And creepy? Oh ya … totally, perfectly and eerily creepy!

The atmosphere is brilliantly set up ... deep in the woods, on the edge of a sea cliff, in a small town where folk lore & dark legends run amuck. The characters are all a bit on the unreliable side. each with their own secrets.

The dual timelines and multiple pov’s and the wham-bam bomb drops handed out in short, snappy chapters are a work of art! A number of times I literally sat with my jaw open, totally speechless & in shock! And the ending is everything I needed for this story! (Insert me giving a great big standing O right here!)

A perfectly done thriller that is seriously unputdownable! I gobbled this one up so fast … I left the table completely & utterly satisfied!

As hard as it is to choose, I think this is my favorite Lucy Foley book so far!

It’s the opening night of The Manor, a brand new hotel amongst a rural town. The infinity pool sparkles; crystal pouches for guests’ healing have been placed in the Seaside Cottages and Woodland Hutches; but the locals are not happy about this happening. 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.

I didn't hate this book but I didn't love it either. I found myself not caring much about any character (minus Eddie) because there were too many of them and they all annoyed me lol. I thought there was too much telling instead of showing. I did not need to be reminded a million times of the Birds. I also saw the twist coming from almost the beginning. Which isn't always the worst thing, but in this case I was hoping the end would save the book for me and sadly it did not.

What I did like was the setting of the book, I like Foleys style of writing, and I like when there is justice served.

Overall I rated this book a 2.5 (rounded up to 3)

Lucy Foley has done it yet again! I've read her last three "locked room" (and/or island?) mysteries, and have enjoyed them all since The Hunting Party. The Midnight Feast is another great entry.

Told from multiple perspectives and timelines, this story weaves together a creepy tale that is ultimately about class, and how we are defined by our choices and childhoods. Every perspective adds to the growing mystery, and there are tons of callbacks and fake-outs through. I thought all of the characters really shined, although I would have liked more understanding of Francesca. I felt that even though I spent multiple chapters with her, I never really understood her motivations.

I will say that if you are familiar with Foley's writing, you may seem some of the twists coming. I figured out at least two of them, but found myself genuinely surprised at others. Almost every character plays a pivotal role in the mystery surrounding the Manor. That being said, if you are familiar with her work and have enjoyed it, I suspect you will enjoy this one as well. I finished it in about a day and a half because I wanted to know what would happen next.

This is my 3rd book by this author, I’ve read The Guest List and The Paris Apartment. With this book I did like the multiple POV of the character that made the story. I loved the small town vibes with folk legends. The story was very slow paced which made it hard to stay interested in. The last 20% of the story with the reveals was amazing. The plot reveal wouldn’t have been guessed….it just took too long to get there.

I love Lucy Foley but unfortunately this wasnt my fav read by her. I found myself slightly bored and confused. Too many characters and too little thrill.

Thank you for this ARC!

📚 #BOOKREVIEW 📚
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / Pages: 362 / Genre: Psychological Thriller

Frankie is the rich girl who summered in Dorset at her grandparents’ mansion, the only mansion in town. Out of boredom, she and her twin brothers would befriend the poor kids in town to toy with for their amusement. Until one summer when the unspeakable happened. Fifteen years later Frankie, who is now Francesca, returns, turning her grandparents’ mansion into a trendy wellness retreat. And the townies she victimized, also return.

Don’t tell me a story about people who get victimized if you’re not going to give me some pay back. I just LOVE it when victims rise up, take control of their lives, and get their bloody revenge. Yes, please! I really enjoyed this psychological thriller. It’s a bit slow at first. A lot of atmospheric tension. But as the story builds with each character, the crescendo of how everything falls together is worth the wait.

Thank you, @NetGalley, @WilliamMorrowBooks, and @LucyFoleyAuthor for my gifted copy. I loved it!

𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: 4⭐️
𝙶𝚎𝚗𝚛𝚎: mystery/thriller 📚

𝙼𝚢 𝚃𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜:
An atmospheric thriller filled with multiple POVs and lots of birds and secrets

𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎:
Multiple POVs
Atmospheric and creepy reads
Intriguing storylines
Luxury resorts
Sinister birds
All the secrets and twists
Town folklore

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝙸 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎𝚍:
Short chapters
Everything comes full circle

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝙸 𝚍𝚒𝚍𝚗’𝚝 𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛:
It starts off slow
It was hard at times to keep track of all the characters

HAPPY PUB DAY!!! This book was one of my most anticipated reads of the year and I was so honored to get the ARC! This book was good! I loved getting to see in different people’s points of view but it wasn’t TOO many. Everyone had a hidden past and I LOVE that! It also bounced between past and present and even a future timeline which was fun. I was a smidge confused about some aspects and wish there was more info on them (which I don’t say often). Make sure to pick this up soon!!! 🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛

Synopsis in my words: Those story starts during the opening weekend at The Manor- a luxury woodland getaway. It follows five different points of views- all with a different agenda and even more secret.

Secrets. Lies. Murder.
Let the Festivities begin!
The summer solstice dinner party of the century is about to begin at the newest most luxurious resort. The cocktails are flowing, the pool is sparkling, the guests have custom crystals to provide good energy. But not everyone at the resort is there to relax and be pampered. Old friends, old enemies, deep secrets and even darker folklore meander through the resort. When the past collides with the present at the party…let the Midnight Feast commence!

💭Whew. This book is wild. The secrets and lies and twists that come out through the story will leave your mouth hanging open! It’s a slowwww simmer but when it burns, it’s explodes! And it’s the perfect week for this to release since summer solstice is this week! Maybe I need to host a Midnight Feast…😅😈

4.5 Stars!

This author never ceases to amaze me with her words, her plots, and her characters.

"Because when you've behaved for this long, it feels so good to be a little bad."

Lucy Foley does it again with this eerie and enchanting story that is White Lotus meets Nine Perfect Strangers.

It's the summer solstice and a posh new resort is having their inauguration under the trees - The Manor. But what many of the guests do not know is that there are secrets in these woods.

Told in multiple POVs between the present and the past, including the old journal of a young girl, the truth about what once happened in these woods begins to uncover.

Once I started this book, I was immediately pulled in. We have Eddie who works at the resort, a sweet an innocent 19-year old kid. There's the "founder," Franchesca, and the characters in her POV were truly brilliant because you can immediately tell just how unhinged she is. There are also the Architect, the mystery guest, and a whole slew of employees who also live on the outskirts of the forest.

But before the night is over, there's a fire, and a body is found.

I loved the past and present and how ALL the connections started to unfold. And the presence of the forest itself was so well done that I could see it like a movie in my head. This is a perfect summer thriller. It took me a tiny bit to get into it and I don't think I loved it as much as The Guest List and The Paris Apartment but those were absolute FAVES of mine and will be hard to beat!

"Because the Birds are like nature. And nature always finds a way."

This was fine. I've read her previous books and between those and the promising premise I was super excited to read this book as well. It just fell a bit short of expectations. The large cast was hard to keep straight, and it wa sfairly predictable at other times. Still a fun read, but not exactly what I was expecting

This book is a typical thriller. It felt pretty formulaic to me. There are some twists at the end, but I found most of them predictable or unsurprising. I liked The Guest List better, but this could also just be me getting burnt out on thrillers like this: teenagers who experience some deadly secret thing, jump to the future with a big event where the secrets come out.

Pick it up if you like:
- scary birds
- timeline jumps
- multiple POV
- short chapters

4.5/5 Stars

As always, I loved this Lucy Foley book. It did take a little longer than usual for me to get into it, unfortunately, but I really liked all the twisty turns in the last 25% of the book, even if I guessed most of them. I also had to stop a few times to look up something, since this took place in the UK and I'm not as familiar with DI & DS structures, but it was quite a fab read. Definitely recommend to those who like twisty thrillers that aren't dark or gory!

This one is all over the place, I had to DNF at 25% it was just too confusing, I wish I would have told the story in a normal way. I had absolutely no idea what was happening.

Lucy Foley's latest novel, The Midnight Feast, bears a strong thematic resemblance to The Guest List, with a thread of revenge for past misdeeds running throughout. The Midnight Feast, however, takes the revenge beyond the personal to the community and even the cosmic level. The Manor, an opulent getaway for the rich has opened on the Dorset coast. Its proprietor Francesca works to make everything social media perfect, while the locals brood with mistrust and the trees rustle with ancient foreboding. Multiple points of view and time shifting take a bit to settle into, but the characterizations are sound and the plotting tight and rife with suspense, twists, and open questions. Another excellent entry into what is becoming a remarkable oeuvre for Lucy Foley.
Thanks to WIlliam Morrow and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book.