So I already knew what to expect from a Lucy Foley book -- I'm going through a big thriller phase and she's obviously a big name right now. This one worked really well for me. I loved the cast of characters, I loved how much I hated the bad people, and I loved the supernatural elements.
I don't always like it when there are such short chapters that keep cutting the action. Right when something was about to happen, we'd cut scene again. It worked this time! I found myself anxious and needing to know what happened.
Some of it was a little predictable, in a good way. This left me satisfied and excited to see what Foley will do next.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

Francesca has turned her grandfathers estate into an exclusive zen resort. While undergoing construction she made enemies of the local people. The locals will do everything they can to ruin the exclusive resort for Francesca and the rich visitors. Not only are the current residences upset with her but some enemies from her past show up to uncover a secret murder.

The story is told from multiple POVs. I enjoyed reading all of the characters perspectives and the journal entries from the past. It was interesting to see how each character intersected with the others.

The Midnight Feast has very short chapters. Typically I like short chapters (especially with little kids running around the house) but the chapters were so short that I felt like I was unable to get into the story. The chapters would switch between characters and journal entries so quickly that I was unable to connect with the characters or the story. I never felt invested in the plot. I contemplated stopping a few times but ultimately kept reading.

Unfortunately I found the plot to be boring. There’s a lot going on in the book but it didn’t grab my interest. Overall the pacing was off and the story felt choppy. Unless you’re a die hard Lucy Foley fan I’d probably pass on this thriller.

4stars
This is the first book i read by lucy foley and to say im shocked is an understatement
this book follows Francesca who decides to turn a manor into a massive hotel but the people nearby aren't happy much because weird things start happening
There are many POVs in this books which i enjoyed
it kept me hooked from the first chapter , im a big fan of mysteries but honestly this book made me crazy i didn't know what to think anymore and i was just there for the ride waiting for everything to make sense
i loved the suspense in this book i will definitely go back for more books of the author

As always, Lucy Foley creates a tightly woven mystery that showcases bad people, a locked room and twists. As I was reading, I couldn’t tell where it was going to go but as I saw it unfold, I appreciated the way Foley pulled it all together. I really enjoyed this.

I really wanted to like this book, but unfortunately it was just not for me. Lucy Foley has a very magical writing style in this book, in the way the story is told, but it was just too slow to hold my attention. If you enjoy slow burn stories, you may like this one. I am only leaving feedback per Netgalley requirement.

I've said it before, and I will say it again, but Lucy Foley can do no wrong when it comes to writing suspenseful, jaw-dropping mysteries. Just when I thought I had it figured out and couldn't possibly be surprised by another reveal, I was, and I loved every single page. With a bit of the supernatural, but not in an over-the-top kind of way, Lucy Foley's cast of characters (none of whom are particularly likable). are secretive and compelling. The dual timelines are perfect for letting the story play out with clues being slowly revealed, and the ending was everything I wanted it to be.

Fans of domestic suspense will thoroughly enjoy this riveting story. Foley has crafted an irresistible narrative that blends the present day with a dark, dark past. Her cast of characters, especially Bella and Francesca, crawl out of the pages and into your brain until you can’t stop turning pages just to find out what happens.

What really hooked me here was the dual narrative of the secret-in-the-past plot line that binds Bella and Francesca and the creepy parallel story featuring a local legend of menacing birds. Twists and turns abound and I admit to a couple parts where I wanted to throw the book against the nearest wall because the tension was too much.

This will make a fantastic summer reading experience but I might recommend saving it for spooky season in the fall. It will definitely make my list of haunting reads in October.

I loved Lucy Foley's The Hunting Party. I had trouble with The Paris Apartment and her lastest---The Midnight Feast. I think I remember liking The Guest List---but I honestly cannot remember.

Here's the thing--I think she is a good writer with interesting plot ideas. But, for the most part, her thriller books are just paced too slowly. This is sadly the downfall in her latest, The Midnight Feast. It has all the making for a great thriller: a creepy old mansion, a dual timeline, a witchy vibe, and characters returning to the "scene of the crime." Sadly, none of it works together, and it is just so damn slow.

I'm giving it three stars for its cool plot setup and potential. But I need to stop jumping whenever I see she has a new book---I keep expecting another The Hunting Party.

On another note, there is an audience for Foley's books---just not me.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow Books for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I’ve read other books by Lucy Foley and was excited to read her newest book. The plot is intriguing and I loved how all the characters were connected in both the past and present. The twists were good, even though some were expected. The plot was revealed at a good pace, especially with the inclusion of the journal entries. This is one of my favorites by Lucy Foley and I’d recommend to anyone looking to read a twisty mystery. 4.25/5

**This ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.**

Absolutely brilliant! Pure entertainment that keeps you wanting more till the end. Starting from the beginning the writing pulls you in and keeps you intrigued. I find sometimes with many points of view from different characters the story can get complicated and confusing, but the writing here does not do that. You're slowly introduced to the characters and the connections made that build and grow as you continue to read through the story. The best is how the story comes together and it brings you shock after shock,, rather than one big plot twist at the end. I loved that about this book, it wasn't over the first twist. I would recommend all to rad this book, and I am now intrigued to continue to read other books by this author!

Lucy Foley has quickly become one of my favorite thrilled authors. This book is fun and will leave you guessing. I never guessed what was coming next. I enjoyed reading and will recommend to friends

I thought there was a good mix a characters that kept you interested in the book. Some you liked some hated but they kept you turning the page. You became emotionally invested in the characters and I always think that’s a sign of a good story

There were a lot of time lines to follow and at times that made it hard to fully understand what was going on. But overall it has everything you wanted in a suspenseful novel. I highly recommend

Lucy Foley will forever be an automatic buy for me. And this was by far one of my favorites by her. The Guest List will forever be #1 HOWEVER THE TWISTS AND TURNS 😧

You know those books that you wait and wait to read because you want to be able to keep looking forward to them? Well, that was The Midnight Feast to a T. And let me tell you, it didn’t let me down in the least. From the original format to the atmospheric setting, Foley managed to craft a story that pulled me in deep. But it was the deftly layered plot, immersive storytelling, and dynamite characters that turned this promise of heaven into a guaranteed success.

Starting off from the top, the storyline was darn near perfection. Even-paced and laden with foreboding, the creepy aura created a plot that had me second guessing what was really going on. Was there a paranormal element? Or something I wasn’t seeing? Until the final timely reveal, I just couldn’t say. And the twists! Brilliantly linking together the dual timelines into one stellar premise, each revelation shocked me to my core as each puzzle piece fell into place.

As for the characters, they were simply divine. Mysterious and piled high with secrets, the multiple POVs and first-person narration meant that they came alive on the page. So much so, in fact, that I could easily see this book playing on a screen near me someday soon. Complex and with thick backstories that illustrated realistic yet highly dramatized personas, each played a central role to this psychological thriller.

All together, there was nary a thing missing—and not even a hint of anything that came across as too much. With short chapters, an addictive folklore element, and ever ratcheting tension, the fact that there was a mystery times two meant I was over the moon. Sinister but also oddly alluring, from the slow burn start to the perfectly timed climax, it was an utter slam dunk. Just don’t go into this one expecting yet another one of Foley’s typical thrillers. Thanks to a horror-esque feel, this went above and beyond. Rating of 4.5 stars.

A story set at a new luxury resort built in an ancient forest?! The atmosphere is already right up my alley. During opening weekend of The Manor, there’s a fire at the resort and a body is discovered at the foot of the cliffs. Read along to discover whether the unfortunate events were an accident or an act of revenge from local legends.

This one was a bit slower than I was anticipating based on Foley’s previous books. At first, I struggled with keeping the characters aligned because they all felt a little flat to me. However, I enjoyed the short chapters and once the pace picked up - I was eager to keep reading to find out the ending. There were lots of twists and turns, which Foley is really good at including. I also really enjoyed how all the characters connected and the way the book wrapped up.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for a copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Perfect beach read. A nice return to form for Foley. Very much enjoyed this thriller- Midsommar meets Nine perfect strangers. Recommended!

The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley

Thank you to @williammorrowbooks, @lucyfoleyauthor, and @netgalley for the opportunity to read this #advancedreadercopy in exchange for my #honestbookreview! This will be out June 18 so pre order now. All thoughts are my own.

Why did I go into this thinking it would be werewolf related? I’m glad it wasn’t, by the way! So full disclosure - The Guest List and The Hunting Party are two of my all time favorite thrillers, and I think back on both quite often so I went into this with high expectations and a healthy dose of anxiety. But my fears were unfounded as she found the magic again, this time in a haunted wood! This gave me slight “The Crows Have Eyes” (Schitts Creek, IYKYK) vibes but the bird element was wrapped pretty neatly. I loved the diary entries, the dual timelines (which were clearly labeled! 💚), and the POV shift that drove the plot and created suspense that kept me flipping the pages desperate to unravel the mystery. I highly recommend this for suspenseful thriller fans!

TWs: dr*gging, ars*n, fr*ming, SA, more

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨-4.5/5

Its opening night of The Manor and Francesca is so glad to see her work finally open. while located in a farming town, the manor is certainly not for the poor. It was built for the richest folks to come and enjoy a relaxing and positive environment. Some strange things have begun to happen though. If only those dang town kids would leave them alone…is it really the townsfolk though?

3.5 Stars. This one took me a little to get into, but once I did and I saw how connected everything was I could not put it down! I really enjoyed the diary entry aspect of the story, and I think that was where I really got pulled into the story. I was very confused by everyone talking about “the birds” but as always, those explanations all came in time. This is one of those stories that I felt like the characters I disliked I never really felt myself rooting for, and I was so glad with the way it ended!

Thank you to @williammorrowbooks for my gifted copy of this book!

Lucy Foley is one of my “must read” authors and this book lived up to my high expectations! Thank you so much NetGalley and William Morrow for an ARC of this book in exchange of my own review.

When Harper’s Bazaar said this has everything you want in a thriller, they were not wrong!

This was such a great book. I finished it in two days and it left me wanting more,

3.5 rounded down

I don't have anything extraordinary to write about this one. I enjoyed the journal entries and the multiple POVs, but I didn't particularly appreciate being shown a twist and then having it explained to me a few pages later. The pacing felt too slow, and yet I still felt there were big gaps in the characters' stories that were not answered.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.