The Midnight Feast was one of my most anticipated reads of the year. Lucy Foley’s character work is unmatched. I wanted so much to love The Midnight Feast. Unfortunately this one fell a bit short for me.

The beginning of the book starts off strong introducing us to our cast of characters. I was enjoying getting to know everyone early on. Like I said Lucy Foley’s character work is some of my favorite around. But then the book just got slow with not much happening at all. We were heading for an ending that felt extremely obvious and that’s just not something I’ve experienced from this author before. She normally packs such a punch with her reveals. I will say the crows one at the very end did get me. That was probably my favorite part of the book. I just wanted so much more from this one. I will always continue to pick up Lucy Foley’s books in the future. I will still encourage you all to give this one a try. Just because it wasn’t for me doesn’t mean it won’t be for you.
2.5/5 Stars

Thank you so much to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me an arc copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

As a fan of Lucy Foley’s past books, The Midnight Feast did not disappoint. There are multiple perspectives and timelines which kept the story interesting while still remaining very easy to follow. I loved the twists along the way and the incorporation of the town’s legends and folklore. This made the story even more intriguing and mysterious.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for an ARC of this page turning thriller!

I really enjoyed this book. If you like her other books, I think you will like this as well. This is the type of thriller that is easy to read, and makes you look forward to picking up the book. And the twists were done very well at the end.

The Midnight Feast is a thriller, told from a bunch of different perspectives. A wealthy woman and her husband have opened up a luxury resort in a remote destination - but it's brought up a lot of memories for the local population, some of whom appreciate the job opportunities, but most are looking to spoil the party. It doesn't take too long to figure out who are the good guys and bad guys in the story - the mystery is in what happens this weekend and who survives. This wasn't my favorite of Lucy Foley's books that I've read, but it was entertaining.

This thriller book was an engaging and enjoyable read, filled with suspense and plot twists. While it may not be the best I've ever read, it kept me hooked and entertained for the most part. I struggled to get into this book at first. It’s a slow-burn thriller. However, Lucy Foley does what she does best by writing a thriller that’s full of twists and turns. It’s a great spooky read that I think would be perfect for the beach or by the pool.

On the other hand, there’s one thing I did not like about the book. The timeline jumps were hard to read at first. When reading this, the reader must pay attention to the time the plot takes place. I also got confused reading the journals, but in the end, it all came together.

Another thing Lucy Foley does well is write unlikeable characters. The characters in this book all have some sort of relation to the town the book takes place. In the end, I still have a lot of questions about what I read. I think people will either love or hate this one. My opinion is in between. Thank you, Net Galley and William Morrow for the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Very atmospheric and feels mythical in the creepy Tome Manor by the sea. This is a historical house now owned by the granddaughter Francesca. She has renovated into a Well Boutique hotel with seaside cottages and woodland hutches. The woods is a creepy character in itself with the locals saying "the birds" superstition is responsible for deaths and strange happenings. These birds are described in detail with their long cloak of black feathers, beady eyes and long crooked beaks. Sure to scare the guests with their strange appearances. The locals are not happy with the transformation of the property and guests protruding in their area so they make it difficult with riots at nighttime frightening the guests.
When the scenes open, we learn there is a death at the bottom of the cliffs and a fire in the manor. The story is told in several POVs and the different timelines we learn something is hanging over the guests' heads, which are frenemies from what happened 15 years ago. There are dirty secrets among the guests and even drinks called "Manor Mule" that make the parties even dirtier.
A strange lot of characters and a huge defined line between the haves and have nots that discriminate against the locals entirely. Francesca is the worst hostess for the Midnight Feast and the Day of Solstice party. Enjoyable and a little different than Lucy Foley's other books.
Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Lucy Foley is almost TOO good. The very last chapter is *chef's kiss" of a twist!
The Midnight Feast is told in 5 separate POVs, over the course of an opening weekend for The Manor, a posh retreat in the Dorset seaside town of Tome. (pronounced TOMB). However, the locals are not happy about this retreat and it's unclear what is actually going on until almost the end. Foley is so good at building suspense Secrets and lies abound in this novel of intrigue. 15 years ago, there was a crime covered up. Now justice will served.

*Special thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for this e-arc.*

Wealthy lifestyle influencer Francesca opens an exclusive resort on the Dorset coast, much to the dismay of the locals. Francesca, with her hypocritical ways, is a character you love to hate. The opening night ends in disaster after the past and present collide. Told through multiple perspectives with flashbacks, diary entries, and shocking twists, slowly unravelling shocking truth!

We have ordered this for the library, and I anticipate it will be popular with fans of Ruth Ware and Lisa Jewell.

Thank you to Harper Collins Publisher for allowing me to read The Midnight Fest by Lucy Foley. I have read another book by this author and was excited to read it. This book has numerous chapters about different characters their was also a summer journal that was in a different font and hard to read. The story was a fast read with numerous pov.

Thank you @netgalley and @williammorrowbooks for an advanced copy!

It's time for the summer thrillers! I gotta say - I don't ever want to go on vacation with Lucy Foley! 😂 Similar to The Guest List, The Midnight Feast also takes place at a hotel with a shady backstory. For some reason, The Guest List is one of those love/hate Reece picks. I enjoyed that one too.

If you love dual POV, past/present timelines, and a low burn reveal, this is definitely the thriller for you. A bit of it is a little over the top, but I still found myself thoroughly entertained and wanting to read more. I particuarly enjoyed the little twist revealed in the last couple of pages.

Bottom line: Enjoyable summer thriller for your pool bag.

While this book did start off slow it definitely didn’t finish that way. I will start off by saying I am not the biggest fan of books with alternating timelines. Everytime I get into the storyline of one timeline we jump and it’s very disorienting. We have a spooky manor that’s now a wellness retreat, lots of birds, and murder. What’s not to love? I definitely recommend you read this one. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for this ARC.

🎉ARC Review 🎉

The Midnight Feast🌟🌟🌟✨

It’s the opening weekend for the new luxury resort, The Manor, owned by Francesca Meadows. She and her husband, Owen, are determined to make sure everything goes perfectly. However, that is not the case, something horrible has happened and now there is a police investigation after finding a body on the property. What happened and who did it? A local, a staff member, or was it a guest?

This was a slow burn mystery/thriller. There’s a lot of characters and each chapter is from someone’s point of view. At first it can be a little hard to follow because of that and the past/present timeline. I found the diary entries interesting and it helps you piece together the puzzle. The folklore part was interesting as well. The story had a lot of twist and turns but ties together at the end. Overall, this one was just ok for me. It took awhile to get into the story as it was slow. I did like the last 25% of the book once the action picks up so that’s why I rated it a 3.5 stars.

This book will publish on June 18, 2024. If you like slow burn mystery/thrillers then give this one a try. Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for my advanced readers copy. This is my honest and voluntary opinion.

Lucy Foley's "The Midnight Feast" is a suspenseful thriller, atmospheric and rich in setting and characters. It is a locked-room mystery that is set in "The Manor", Francesca Meadow's new luxury hotel. The Manor, however, is surrounded by an eerie forest, one that holds many secrets. Whatever you do, do not upset the birds!

There is so much I enjoyed about this novel! I loved the premise and the folklore aspect incorporated within really captivated me. The setting was perfect for a story such as this, with Lucy Foley capturing the perfect atmosphere, and I loved the major contrast between The Manor and its surroundings. The characters all harbor secrets, and the flashbacks give insight as to what's going on and what led to that point. However, there were times when I didn't know what was going on. There are also several characters, past and present, and too many names to keep up with. Aside from that, this is a riveting book with a captivating storyline and wonderful story-telling! 4.5 stars

Thank you NetGallley, William Morrow, and Lucy Foley for this ARC!

Another excellent book!! Thanks for allowing me to read an advanced copy. I look forward to more from this author

I loved it. I enjoy Lucy Foley's work and this was another solid book from her. Well written, good characters, good pacing. I'm a fan.

I was so excited to receive an ARC of The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley because I loved The Guest List and I really enjoyed The Paris Apartment. Unfortunately, I did not feel the same about The Midnight Feast. There were too many characters to track in the present timeline, along with how they fit in the past (through one character's journal). The first half of the book just dragged for me; I appreciate a "slow burn" and suspense builder, but ultimately, I found myself bored at times and just wanted to know who the dead body was. The last 25% of the novel finally had some action, but the ending felt unbelievable and some of the twists didn't fit well. All in all, it was just okay. I prefer previous Foley novels instead.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Midnight Feast was different from the typical suspense/mystery books I have read in the past. It does jump from present to past with multiple characters which was initially confusing but once I got the hang of it, I was in for the ride. The setting was eerie and creepy. I liked the incorporation of folklore which I see some people complained about in their reviews but I felt it added that eerie element. I also enjoyed how things tied together in the end. There were more connections from past to present than what I was expecting. The Guest List is still my favorite by Lucy Foley but I liked this one too. I don't think it will leave a long lasting impression which is why I gave it 4 stars. I do look forward to the next Lucy Foley book.

The Midnight Feast by [Author's Name] is one of my favorite books by Lucy Foley. I loved the setting, the Manor, and the intriguing divide between the guests staying at the Manor and the locals. This novel gave me strong Midsommar and Saltburn vibes, blending eerie communal rituals with sharp social commentary.

This is a typical Lucy Foley novel. It’s a little out there in the thriller category, which is typical of this author’s other works. This one is written from the perspective of many different characters and was hard to follow at times. It reads slower than other thriller novels but is overall a good read. I liked it, but it wasn’t at the top of my tbr pile. If you like her other works, you’ll probably like this one too. It did very much have the movie "The Birds" vibe.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for letting me read this ARC!

For the opening weekend of The Manor, Francesca Meadows has curated an exquisite weekend itinerary sure to make it known as the most exclusive wellness hotel around. Little does she know many people from her past have also come and are intent on setting things right after an event that occurred on the property fifteen years ago changed the lives of so many.

There was so much potential with this storyline and it just fell short for me. The “twists” felt predictable and I didn’t feel invested in any of the characters (though many of them could be likable if they were written that way). It just felt like a chore to get through this one.

Thank you to William Morrow publishing and NetGalley for the advanced readers copy in exchange for my unbiased review!