Secrets and lies, old and new, are in the air on the night of the Midnight Feast. A boutique hotel in the woods, The Manor, is celebrating its opening weekend with plenty of posh guests with money and closeted skeletons to spare. What should be a light celebratory event is soon cloaked in darkness as the event goes off the rails and bodies start turning up.

This was a fun, twisty ride. As someone who hates birds, I found The Birds to be mildly terrifying as the story wound on. While I did see many of the twists coming, this one had me hooked and wanting to see what would happen next and how it would all wrap up. The short chapters kept me turning pages, and I was intrigued to see how all the POVs would tie together.

Thank you to Lucy Foley, William Morrow, and NetGalley for the advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest review. This one is out this tomorrow, June 18!

If you love clue than you will absolutely love this murder dinner mystery! Midnight feast is a must read mystery that will leave you up past your bedtime to finish!

This is my third Lucy Foley book, having read “The Guest List” and “The Paris Apartment”, so I am familiar with her writing style. As in the “Guest List” a body is found early on in the book but we the reader don’t know who it is. The story starts out slowly as we meet and learn about each of the characters. The story is told from multiple POV’s and also different timelines, going from present to a journal that was written 15 years ago. Just when I thought I knew which direction the story was going, there would be a twist that I did not see coming. The ending did have a few eye rolling moments but I still really liked the book. In fact, this is my favorite of the three I read.

Yes, yes, yes! Lucy Foley knows how to write a multiple POV thriller and this one delivers. I was enthralled by the world of The Manor and its cult-like leader Francesca. There were some fabulous twists in this one - I don’t think I saw any coming! I loved the inclusion of the local folklore and how it added to the plot.

This locked-room murder mystery takes place at a luxurious retreat, The Manor, where a weekend of indulgence takes a deadly turn. The idyllic setting with its infinity pool and designer touches masks a web of secrets. Fifteen years in the past, we unpack what transpired between a group of friends and enemies, some of whom are now staff at The Manor. A fire, a dead body, and a cast of suspicious characters make this a must-read for fans of suspense. With echoes of Foley's past works like "The Guest List", this book is a winner. Five out of five stars!

This is the first book by Lucy Foley I've read, and had to dnf at 54%. The timeline switches back and forth between current and past for multiple characters. It wasn't the easiest to follow. And after 54% i still feel like nothing has happened. While I appreciate the ARC from NetGalley, I'm hesitant to pick up another book by Lucy Foley.

Synopsis: The opening weekend at a cliffside a luxury resort goes terribly wrong ending in a fire and the discovery of a body.

Thoughts: I liked the premise, I liked the setting. The buildup of tension was great. The short chapters and multiple points of view made for a quick read. Lots of twists, some of which I figured out easily, some of which caught me off guard. I didn’t really connect with any of the characters, and honestly didn’t care for the use of diary entries as a plot device. The Midsommar vibes and the weird bird folklore didn’t really fit into the narrative and could have benefitted from some further exploration/explanation. This was a very middle of the road thriller for me personally - but I have seen a lot of good reviews as well so definitely check it out if it sounds interesting to you!

Read this if you like:
🌲 luxury vacation gone wrong
🌲 flashbacks
🌲 multiple POV
🌲 folklore
🌲 Midsommar vibes

Thank you, William Morrow and NetGalley, for the advanced copy of The Midnight Feast.

I loved Lucy Foley's The Guest List. The Paris Apartment was okay. This one I would place in between the two. This story kept me guessing along the way and thoroughly intrigued. It took a little bit of time to completely immerse myself into the narrative, but afterward, I was sold. The characters are not very likable, but you still want to sit back and read the juicy drama that follows them around. It's a great mystery thriller to pick up this Summer!

⭐️ 𝔸ℝℂ ℝ𝔼𝕍𝕀𝔼𝕎 ⭐️
The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

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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.


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The title and cover of this book initially drew me in, it gave me Midsomer vibes. This was my first Lucy Foley book and whoa what a book to start with! Multiple POVs, time hops, and twists everywhere is the perfect recipe for a good psychological thriller. I loved the time hops between past and present to be able to learn about the characters more deeply. Some of these characters were truly so sinister and I was invested from page one. I cannot wait for this book to come out for everyone to read tomorrow June 18! AND I get to meet Lucy Foley on publication day in Concord NH!

A multiple POV novel, surrounding an opening night at “The Manor”. When chaos starts to ensue, mysterious happenings occur, and you see an obvious disdain from the locals, you’re taken on an adventure. And, with the addition of journal entries from years earlier, you find that “The Manor” may just have a darker history than expected.

All in all I enjoyed this one, though it took 2/3s of the way or so for me to get invested. It was a lot slower in the beginning. But it did have lots of good, unexpected twists, and some mystery surrounding the birds. And the ending - did not expect that turn of events!

All in all, it was interesting.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, received from the publisher and author through NetGalley. However, all thoughts and views reflected are strictly my own opinions.

all began with a secret, fifteen years ago. Now the past has crashed the party. And it’ll end in murder at…The Midnight Feast.

This is a book out of my typical reading zone, but I've enjoyed other Lucy Foley books so I was excited to read this one.

"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."

Foley smoothly skewers the self help guru trend while crafting a mystery that keeps you guessing and invested.

It flows between timelines smoothly and everyone is revealed in their own, unique ways. I gasped and said "What!?' at least three times while reading it.

Definitely a good read for the summer!

THE MIDNIGHT FEAST is the perfect mystery book. I liked the old historic house and all the POV's. It was definitely a fun book to read. I will be recommending it to my customers at Barnes & Noble.

Many thanks to William Morrow and NetGalley for my gifted copy.

I've really enjoyed Lucy Foley's books in the past, so I was expecting to feel the same with The Midnight Feast. However, I found it to be a little more disorganized and tedious than prior works. There are many different perspectives, but the reader doesn't really know anything about each of them until over halfway through the book, so it was difficult to engage. Also, I found all of the characters quite flat and predictable. The twists towards the end of the book were quite good, and I appreciate Foley's ability to present shocking revelations without them feeling too far-fetched or removed from the plot.

Thank you to Harper Collins UK and NetGalley for the ARC!

The Midnight Feast is a dark, dazzling, brilliant mystery novel by the incomparable Lucy Foley! She masterfully weaves a tale of lies, deceit and murder into an atmospheric thriller!
Told from multiple POVs and in dual timelines, the novel begins with a cryptic message referencing a black-robed flock, a feather, and a dead man in his cabin in the Woods.
This sets the tone for the mysterious activity centered around a holistic healing hotel/spa, “The Manor,” newly opened next to the creepy, dark Woods, and the nearby cliffs above a craggy English coastline.
In this classic locked-room format, all of the guests have secrets and agendas, and their characters seem to shape-shift as the story progresses. The excerpts of the “Summer Journal” of one participant add significantly to the elucidation of past events and their cumulative impacts on the present drama.
After a few slow but informative chapters introducing the major characters, the plot becomes compelling as it unfolds, covering just a few days leading up to and a day after the Summer Solstice “Midnight Feast”. It is certainly cleverly enhanced and given perspective by the insertion of the entries of the “Summer Journal” written 15 years prior.
While most of the characters are either unlikeable or seemingly not significant, they have depth, and their roles are well-played out, like actors on a stage.
I heartily recommend this new novel to readers who enjoy complex mysteries with multiple POVs and timelines, and a number of gripping twists that enhance the suspense, written by one of the best contemporary authors of complex thrillers.

Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for the ARC. This is my honest review.

I absolutely adore Lucy Foley’s writing and this book was no exception! She has a wonderful POV style that stays true in this book. The story was engaging and suspenseful and I could not put it down.

Centered around the opening of The Manor, an estate nestled in Woodland Hutches, this book includes elements of Folklore, a cynical view on class, and an ever present reminder that the secrets of our past can never truly be ignored. I found myself engrossed in the lives of each character and desperate to know the ending.

Foley’s other novels were my introduction to the Thriller Genre and I was so happy to get the opportunity to dive into this book as well. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to try out a new genre.

Thank you to Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this eARC! 4.5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Another classic murder mystery from Lucy Foley! Foley never seems to disappoint, providing readers with loads of entertainment and continually keeping us guessing until the end. Highly recommended! This was such a fun read!

This was like an uncomfortable vacation.
Frankie and her twin brothers live it up in summer of 2009. They are staying with their Grandfa and grandmama at their manor on the hill above the town of Tome (pronounced tomb). Bella, a girl from the caravan park is invited to join in the fun as a little pet project of Frankies. One of the twins warns her not to get too comfortable, Frankie will bore of her and cast her aside. They spend the summer talking about boys, reading magazines and tanning alongside the kidney shaped pool. At night they adventure into the woods and tell spooky stories of local folklore. Frankie creates trouble. And a lot of it. Something that even 15 years later, Bella can’t escape. Bella needs to let go of her guilt so that she can look her new baby daughter in the eyes and know that she’s good enough for her. She returns to the manor that’s been upgraded to a posh getaway for the rich and privileged. She isn’t looking for revenge. She’s looking for justice. This story wasn’t just Bella’s and Frankie’s. We explore Owen, and the detectives working the case. Oh. Didn’t I mention? During the inaugural weekend of the manor being opened for business, a midnight solstice party turns deadly.

Thank you to NetGalley, Lucy Foley and Harper Collin’s Publishing for the Advanced reader copy. This was yet another great story from Lucy Foley. The story unfolded in such a way that so many characters histories were intertwined. Everything fit. I ended the book feeling perfectly satisfied.

Sometimes Lucy Foley hits it out of the park and other times she underwhelms. This was the latter. Small town setting, multiple points of view, murder mystery. I’d still recommend reading this but it didn’t stand out to me.

Lucy foley really never disappoints. I loved the small town setting and the flashback diary entries throughout the book. I always love a multiple POV and the about had of the characters were likable and easy to root for. The twists were fun without being completely unbelievable. This very much had the same themes as Kismet by Amina Akhtar which I really liked so although this story wasn’t truly original, it was still a lot of fun and a properly spooky summertime read. Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC!