I swore off Lucy Foley books after The Paris Apartment because of how much I hated it. This redeemed her. The reveals weren’t the most shocking, it wasn’t as scary as I wanted it to be, and part of the ending was a let down. But I enjoyed every character’s perspective, which has been an issue for me in her past books. I also loved everything to do with The Birds, the slow reveals about everything, and the overall vibe and atmosphere. I wouldn’t recommend it if you read lots of mystery/thrillers and want something unique with a twist you won’t see coming. But if you just want a fun read that keeps you engaged and intrigued, this is the perfect book.

I have read many Lucy Foley books, and I think this is my favorite so far! It was a page turner for sure! I loved the storyline and the mystery of the connections between all the characters! This is definitely a must read.

Perched on the precipice of the summer solstice, heiress/influencer/It Girl Francesca Woodland is poised to make certain the whole world knows about her newly renovated, ultra-luxurious resort, where the wealthy escape to get their chakras aligned, fondle energetic, vibe-rich crystals, drink local organic free range gluten-free juices and all sorts of other nonsense that gullible people with more money than sense are into. Her doting architect husband, Owen, is at her to side to ensure everything runs smoothly and continue work on the property. Despite their best efforts to present a perfect facade to the guests and the public, unsettling and disturbing things are happening around the resort. Is it the enigmatic stranger, possibly from Francesca's past, who is slyly disguised as just another guest, ready to exact vengeance for some mysterious event that occurred 15 years prior? Could it be the villagers who were unhappy that Francesca had begun construction in the woods, taking down trees that were sacred to the community and part of their local legend and lore? Could it be Owen himself, who we soon learn is hiding secrets of his own? Told from multiple perspectives and dual timelines, we read as Detective Walker tries to piece together how the posh resort came to be a smoking ruin, with several dead in the fire. What strangeness happened on that solstice evening, and how does an incident from a decade and a half ago fit into this narrative? There's not a single character in this story who is not keeping a secret--from the absolutely awful Francesca to her not-quite-what-he-seems husband, from vengeful Bella to the intrepid detective, to the hotel support staff to the villagers to the haunting entities in the woods--everyone here is a bit of a riddle, has an agenda, and fits into the puzzle in different ways. One of Lucy Foley's finest stories yet.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for allowing me to read an early copy of The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley in exchange for my honest opionion.



The Midnight Feast is about a small town named Tome, which is steeped in folklore and legends. These legends involve questions about a society that oversaw that justice was fulfilled for the members of the town. Francesca Meadows is a famous holistic influencer who has used her inheritance to set up a retreat in Tome for the extremely wealthy. This retreat for the wealthy isn’t well received by the town residents which most live in a state of poverty. Francesca has a past that involves many people in the town and this past is showing back up.



This was a fun time! It did start kind of slow and a bit confusing. For the first 20%, I had no idea what the mystery was about. This book was in typical Foley format with multiple points of view and every piece of the puzzle is doled out one at a time until it all comes together at the end. After the story got going, I had a hard time putting it down and couldn’t wait to see how it ended. Once you get through the initial setup, the rest of the ride is wild. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in mystery, small towns and folklore.

My first Lucy Foley was "The Guest List," which I found utterly fascinating. She lost me a bit with "The Paris Apartment", but if you preferred TGL, this one's for you!

Alison is on a summer break with her family to Tome, with her parents. They aren’t extraordinarily well-off, so they are staying in a caravan park. Alison spends some time at a local beach where she meets Frankie (Francesca). Frankie’s family is well off, she is spending her summer at Tome Manor (owned by her grandparents) with her twin brothers, as well.

Alison quickly learns that Frankie is a bit dodgy. She does some weird things to “test” Alison’s allegiance to her, tries to dissuade her from continuing to meet local boys at the beach (Jake), and runs very hot/cold at the weirdest of times. Additionally, she tells a “scary story” of The Birds and the mysterious tree of eyes that accepts written grudges to be resolved.

Fast forward 15y and it is opening weekend of Francesca’s (highly advertised) business venture - a high-end, outdoor oasis, at (the inherited) Tome Manor. There are outdoor bungalows in the woods, an infinity pool, a spa, and….townspeople who are (rightly) angry that Francesca has taken over some “shared space” that used to be walking trails used by the locals. Francesca’s husband, Owen, is the architect that has brought this dream to life.

All guests attending opening weekend have been vetted for the appropriate energy (by providing bios and photos). Bella, a single guest assigned a bungalow on the woodside, keeps to herself. She attracts Francesca’s attention the first full day when Francesca wonders if she recognizes Bella as someone from her past. That afternoon, Owen finds a mysterious handwritten letter addressed to Francesca. Finally delivering it to her that evening, Francesca indicates the letter indicating a “midnight meeting in the woods” must be some sort of prank, but it has confirmed (to Francesca) that Bella is not who her bio pretends her to be.

Will the past come back round and will wrongs be righted? Will the rich continue to be able to skate by on their loads of cash with no repercussions?

Thank you Netgalley for the eArc!

The Midnight Feast is set up similarly to Lucy Foley’s other novels, with multi-POV with a timeline of about 24 hours, though there are “flashbacks” to the past. We have the opening of The Manor, a fancy wellness retreat sort of setting that’s run by Francesca Meadows, a Gwyneth Patltrow wannabe with a questionable past. We also see from her husband, Owen’s POV as well as Bella (a guest, or someone else??), Eddie (a teenage worker at the hotel), and Detective Inspector Walker, whose point of view we see after the inciting event has occurred (a body is discovered after a wild summer solstice! oooh!).

I can typically keep track of multi-POV stories, and I really enjoyed it for The Guest List, but The Paris Apartment fell flat for me. This felt similar to The Paris Apartment where everyone’s perspectives felt disjointed with each other’s, and there were a couple (ahem, Francesca) that I just couldn’t stand reading from, because they were just too over the top.

The middle of the book got a bit better for me, and I found myself wanting to pick up the book more to see what happened; it felt like everything was building up to this crazy solstice night with the fear of “The Birds” in the woods, but then the ending fell pretty flat for me. I rolled my eyes quite a bit at the cheesiness of the ending, honestly.

What I liked: The multi-POV set-up kept the story moving, and kept things interesting for the most part. I thought the scenes in the woods were particularly tension filled and creepy. I like reading about rich, privileged people getting their due.

What I didn’t like: There were a lot of different names thrown around outside of the main POVs, which made this story very confusing at times. Similar names used in present and past timelines didn’t help. The past timeline is told through journal entries, which I’ve solidified is a writing device I strongly dislike because it provides a surface level telling of what happened, at least that’s how I feel when I read journal entries; I feel like I’m not getting the full story. The whole concept of “The Birds” was so interesting in the beginning, and I feel like the full potential of that storyline was not realized. There could’ve been more creepy scenes with them! The story line with the trespassing teenagers seemed incredibly unnecessary. You’re probably thinking now, wow there were a lot of storylines and components to this story! Yes, you’re right, and they didn’t all fit together at all, which made the story convoluted and took away from the meat of it, in my opinion.

Overall, giving this a 3 star. I liked it more than Paris Apartment, but didn’t beat The Guest List for me, but I will keep giving Lucy Foley a chance in the future.

Lucy Foley returns to form with another fantastic dark, edge of your seat thriller. Told from multiple POV's that brings the past into the present, once you learn who everyone is, you will be truly mind blown.

Loved the atmosphere, the creepy dark woods with some supernatural elements and loved the ending!

Many thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I could not put this book down. Similar to the Guest List and Hunting Party, Lucy has a way of sucking you into a thriller. The different POVs really help the story along and the twists are great. I thought I saw some coming and I was totally wrong. Definitely pick this book up!

I received an ARC from Netgalley and the publisher.

The Midnight Feast was a gripping and intense dark thriller, filled with unexpected twists and excitement. I love a multiple point of view novel as I feel it helps really give a unique fly on the wall who has access to characters thoughts and motivations. This novel employs that feature, along with journal entries from the past and describes the events at a luxury hotel over the course of a few days. The first third of the novel was spent setting the scene and giving us some in depth view of our main characters. After that is established, we learn how everyone is connected and the dark secret they all share. The folklore about “The Birds” was a wonderfully creepy addition that adds to the scenery surrounding this hotel. I couldn’t put this book down as the twists and turns kept coming!

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

A slow burn to start, this book ended up being a bit of a wild ride! Lisa Foley definitely has carved her own little niche of thriller writing and she does a great job at making the reader feel a little creeped out and anxious at times. The twists weren't as great as I would've liked but the book was written well and the characters are relatable.

I have to admit that when I started reading The Midnight Feast, it generated some eye rolling from me, as multiple Pov's are not my favorite writing style. However, as proceeded through the story, I became more invested in the characters. The local lore threaded into the mystery was unbelievable at times, but still enjoyable. The ending was very satisfying. I was so delighted to see the "villain" get what they deserved. Entertaining read!

This book started off slow but was definitely worth the read… it was one of the most bone chilling thrillers I have read in 2024! This was my first Lucy Foley book and now I am ready to dive into every they have written!

Oh my gosh. What a trip. This book was wild and creepy. I honestly did not know what was going to happen next, and I LOVED it! This is hands down one of the best books I’ve read this year. It hit the ground running and didn’t stop until the end. Lucy Foley outdid herself and leveled up the thriller game. I will be recommending this book to all my thriller reader friends for sure. Also, I am in love with the cover. I wasn’t the biggest fan of The Paris Apartment, so I’m really glad I gave this one a chance. Thank you so much to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this AWESOME ARC.

I found myself immersed in a narrative that emphasized not the destination, but the paths each character traversed. Bella, Francesca, Owen, Eddie, and DI Williams each embarked on their own journey, navigating through life's twists and turns. While the plot lacked the exhilarating twists typical of a thriller, it compensated with its straightforward approach, allowing the characters to take center stage. Foley's strength lies in the meticulous development of characters, with each protagonist undergoing a transformative journey, for better or worse. However, amidst the rich character tapestry, Bella stood out as a glaring anomaly. Unlike her counterparts, Bella's character felt underdeveloped and lacked the depth that would have enriched the narrative. The confrontation between Bella and Francesca, a pivotal moment in the story, fell flat, failing to contribute meaningfully to the overarching plot. Additionally, Owen's character, despite being the most profoundly impacted, remained largely peripheral, a missed opportunity to delve deeper into his psyche. Despite these shortcomings, "The Midnight Feast" is a poignant exploration of personal growth and the myriad ways in which life shapes us. This is a must-read.

I would like to express my gratitude to William Morrow and NetGalley for allowing me to read this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really liked this one! It has a unique premise and an interesting blend of characters.

Francesca is opening up a resort named The Manor (think White Lotus), and she has hired some locals (Eddie, Ruby) to staff the resort. Along with her architect husband Owen and resort manager Michelle, they are overseeing the grand opening and the "midnight feast"/solstice celebration. Will their plans for the resort be thwarted by the locals or maybe even the guests?

I liked how this novel had tension between the locals (the "have nots") and the resort (the "haves"). There were enough POVs to be interesting but not overwhelming. And I thought the writing was fairly strong, particularly at the beginning, when it was setting the scene.

The downside: This one really dragged in the middle, in my opinion. Most of the story leads up to the "midnight feast"/solstice, but then it will occasionally flash to afterward. While the reader doesn't find out the details until the end, broad strokes are brushed far before you get there. To me this took away the tension, and the middle was a little saggy.

I did like how one character shows up towards the end. I found that gratifying.

Overall, I think this will be one of Lucy Foley's more memorable novels!

This was my first Lucy Foley book and it turned out to be a quick and fun read for me. It’s told in multiple POVs but was easy to follow and not confusing. The chapters are short, the pacing fairly quick, and each chapter leaves you with a cliffhanger making you want to read more and more. The story wasn’t predictable and I was not sure who did what until everything unfolded.

4.5 ⭐️!! Lucy Foley can really do no wrong in my opinion, but this was by far my favorite Lucy Foley book I’ve read. It was unique in that you’re figuring out what happened and to whom at the same time. I wasn’t sure if I was going to like that element, but found myself saying “one more chapter” … and now it’s finished. It was gripping and I enjoyed it from beginning to end!

Thank you to William Morrow and author for this ARC!

3 ⭐️. I was so excited to get Lucy Foley’s newest book but unfortunately this one wasn’t it for me. It is a very slow burn, it unfolds through past, present and the day before present with multiple POVs. Many chapters were “cliff hanger” chapters that set up something up or teased something crazy happening but it felt like they never delivered on the build up. It got to a point where I felt like nothing was ever going to be revealed. I was rolling my eyes when one after another chapter was like that, too repetitive with minimal payoff. It picked up the last 20% of the book, which was a little too late to save it for me.

Quick blurb, takes place at a new fancy resort for the wealthy with exclusive guest lists and something happens one night on opening weekend that slowly (and I mean super slowly) gets revealed as the book unfolds. It is told from the perspective of the owner, a guest, a worker, a detective and the owners husband. Typically multiple POVs and time jumps can get jumbled, but this is Lucy’s specialty it seems since it is done in such a way that it never gets confusing. I also really enjoy locked room/isolated settings, so that worked really well too. I do think it ended a bit too abruptly and it could have gone into more detail but I wasn’t too bummed.

Thank you to NetGalley, William Morrow and Lucy Foley for access to the egalley in exchange for my honest review.

I am a huge fan of Lucy Foley's books and this one proved to be just as good as the rest. Something I love about her books is just when I think I've figured out whats going on there's a twist that shows I was wrong. Part of the fun of these books is trying to follow the mystery, whether I'm guessing correctly or not. The story unfolded The setting for this one was certainly spooky, as there really is something scary about a forest after dark. The characters were compelling and I enjoyed the swapping between their POVs. If you've enjoyed Foley's other books, then you'll definitely enjoy this one. I will for sure be recommending it to my friends!