At first, this book had me hooked! I couldn't put it down. The writing was excellent! The multiple POV was done very well and not confusing at all. Up until maybe 75/80% into the book it took a very predictable turn. This had such a unique concept from the beginning and it gave me all the cult vibes I love but it wasn't how I thought it was going to end and that isn't always a good thing. I didn't love it but I didn't hate it either.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with a digital ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review!

It is opening weekend for the new exclusive luxury resort, The Manor which is owned by the Gwyneth Paltrow-esque Francesca Meadows. She and her architect husband, Owen Dacre are determined to make sure everything goes perfectly despite making enemies of the locals and being behind on construction. Bella, an old friend of Francesca’s, is ready to confront Francesca about their shared past which is revealed to readers via Bella’s diary. Another timeline for readers to keep track of reveals that the opening weekend went horribly wrong with the police investigating a death.

If you don’t like following multiple POV characters and multiple timelines, this may not be the book for you. The pacing of the first half of the book was slow but the action does pick up towards the end. I haven’t read a lot of Lucy Foley but what I have read I’ve enjoyed, Midnight Feast included.

A who dun it mystery novel all about The Manor, some very luxurious resort that has many guests freaking out about about its grand opening but during the party, there’s a murder. Turns out, The Manor has some secrets of its own. I had to throw this one on my reading list because I was fascinated by it's cover and plot and great news, I wasn't disappointed at all. It was fun, mysterious, kept be entertained and thoroughly captivated 'till the very end.

This is my third book by Lucy Foley and I gobbled it up like a tray of loaded brownies. It was giving Midsommer X Fyre Fest vibes. If you’ve read The Club by Ellery Lloyd, it was a similar premise but even more enjoyable in my opinion. A bunch of posh bastards getting a dose of karma. Definitely add it to your summer TBR if you love thrillers and a good roasting of the upper class!

The Guest List is still my favorite of hers, but Lucy Foley can’t write a bad book in my opinion! I enjoyed this as much as I enjoyed The Paris Apartment! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me! Thank you Net Galley for the ARC! This comes out June 18th!

If you mix the dark folklore of Midsommar, the secretive small-town vibes of Bodkin, and the puzzling narrative of The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, you might get something like Lucy Foley’s The Midnight Feast. Throw in a dash of the 2022 film The Menu for good measure, and there’s a satisfying tale of revenge, trauma, and wealth inequality.
When guests arrive at Tome Manor for the Summer Solstice, wellness-influencer-turned-hotelier Francesca is the only one having a good time. The rest of the cast forms a web around her: a local farmer, a bitter childhood friend, a doting husband, a cold case detective, a social-climbing manager. And, of course, The Birds.
Although this is my first Lucy Foley read, it seems she’s a fan of multiple POVs and Agatha Christie mysteries. Some might find the short chapters and character-jumping a bit confusing, but I enjoyed the way everyone’s stories intersected and added layers to the plot.
My only critiques were that certain stylistic choices were less effective than others. The chapters from a teenager’s journal entries felt forced and overly embellished, making it clear that the writer is trying really hard to emulate angst. In a similar vein, the depictions of the rich hotel guests, while necessary for the critiques of social class, were a bit two-dimensional. The pop culture references were also heavy-handed, and I worry they’ll make the novel age poorly; calling a character Goopish and directly referencing Blair Witch multiple times seemed out of place.
That said, the plot kept me on my toes, and I loved the way it all came together. The characters were interesting and distinct (impressive considering the sheer number of them), and the pacing was thrilling. In a word, The Midnight Feast was exciting, and I definitely plan on picking up some of Foley’s other novels to add to my shelves.

I typically always enjoy Lucy Foley’s writing, but think this one may be my favorite so far! This will be a huge thriller for the summer.

Lucy Foley's "The Midnight Feast" steps into a new territory, blending a cult thriller with her classic suspenseful style. Set in a luxurious new hotel, the story unfolds with intriguing characters and a chilling atmosphere. Although the beginning is slow and the plethora of characters can be confusing, the eerie build-up and multi-perspective narrative keep you turning the pages. With a mix of folk horror and unexpected twists, this book is a compelling read despite a few shortcomings.

Lucy Foley steps outside her usual locked room mystery to something closer to a cult thriller in “The Midnight Feast”.

The story unwinds and unfurls at the opening of a new luxury hotel in which old friends have come to dig up old secrets. The characters we follow, while sometime hard to discern in the first few chapters, find voices of their own that make them unique perspectives to read from.

The setting here is the strongest aspect of the book. The reliance of Midsommar references, while perhaps too soon after the film, creates an eeriness to the woodsy folk horror that lurks under this story. The Birds are a fascinating concept, while not being fully explored, and left me craving more about them.

Ultimately, this outing for Foley is a step outside what we see from her, and with its faults, it maintains a compelling vibe and characters that make you turn the page.

Oh man. This one was rough, and not in a good way. This book took me over two weeks to get through, but I literally had no interest in this story whatsoever. I originally thought this one was just a slow burn, but it took me getting 80% of the way through this book to actually be invested in the story. This book is filled with horrible, un-redeeming characters and plot twists that were not exciting. Not for me.

I have read all of Lucy Foley's books and I was so excited to check this one out. I love how Foley does locked room mysteries and the setting of a fancy new hotel called "The Manor" that is surrounded by a haunted forest made for an interesting story. However, this one fell a little short for me because it was just plain old weird. I felt the eerie build up in the first 2/3 was well done but by the time I got to the end, I felt a little underwhelmed. I did like the multiple POVs and the short chapters, but this isn't a book that will stick with me over time.

This is the Lucy Foley I love! Fast paced, multiple perspectives, dual timelines. I thoroughly enjoyed this one and had a great time as the mystery unfolded and all the pieces and players fell in place.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy.

Very fun. Saltburn with actual class discourse plus a dash of folk horror. Some of the social media talk bugged me a bit in the beginning, but I was quickly pulled in and able to move past it.

Wow! Here is a page turner that kept me engaged until the very end. So many secrets and stories that spanned lifetimes. Surprises galore and people are not what they seem. The past is the driving force that makes an appearance in the present when there is a body discovered after a fire on the opening night at at a swanky resort during The Midnight Feast while guest enjoy drinks and food laced with CBD. The Manor is nestled in a dark dark forest that is rumored to be haunted. Beware of the Birds. What really happened? Told in the past and the present, this story carries forward like a runaway train just waiting for the crash. Hold on to your seat. Many thanks to #netgalley, #lucyfoley, #themidnightfeast for the opportunity to read and review this book.

As usual in a Lucy Foley book NOTHING is as it seems--and no one is who they say they are (maybe Ruby is, although I bet if the book were longer we would find out some secrets about her. The kicker is the last page , though, not something I would have guessed ever. The story starts out pleasantly enough, but soon it descends into a mess, which then the author maneuvers around so that those that are deserving get their just rewards...and those who have been really bad get what they deserve --for keeps. The characters are all interesting, as the book is read all the secrets come out and the convoluted plot works itself out. It is a page turner for sure!

A midnight feast, hidden secrets and the past catching up in Tome, there will be more than one body found at the Manor. Lucy Foley writes an exciting thriller where the reader ventures to the aesthetic wellness compound of the rich and fabulous on opening weekend where there is more to be seen and much to be discovered behind closed doors. The novel features short chapters and multiple points of view from locals in Tome and the unraveling of the solstice that was meant to be the opening weekend of the resort. I loved all of the revenge, the local legends of the Birds and the perfectly tied ending. Would highly recommend!

I was very excited when I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley for my review. This book took me a lot longer to read then I expected. It was a slow-burn that I had a hard time focusing on and kept reading other things over it. The last 20% of this book redeemed it for me. I almost DNF'd around 50% and pushed through because it was a review copy and because a few of the characters really had me intrigued. I am glad I finished the book because of the ending. If the whole book had been more like the last 20% it would have been a 5 star. I like the authors jumping timeline and rotating characters but I think if she edited it down just a tiny bit. One less character a couple less jumps her books would read much faster and keep me hooked. If I could do half starts it would be a 3.5.

A new favorite in Lucy Foley's collection for me, although I didn't expect it to be when I started. The story began a bit slower than her other novels, but my initial judgment quickly changed as I realized it was just a gradual build-up. It has the perfect balance of everything I look for: suspense, mystery, thrills, surprises, and an amazing ending.

The cast of characters is extensive but perfectly crafted. We have Bella, the enigmatic guest; Eddie, the kitchen help; Francesca, the founder; Owen, the husband; DI Walker, and a summer journal. True to Foley's signature style, the chapters alternate between these characters, this time set at the opening of The Manor – the place to be. When a Midnight Feast goes awry, we are left questioning whether these people and this place are truly what they seem.

This was such a fun and memorable read. I absolutely love multi-POV books, as they keep me so engaged in the story that I literally cannot stop reading. The storyline, interwoven with local folklore, made me understand why this book is so highly anticipated by the book community. I 100% recommend it.

I loved everything about this book; the plot twists, character developments and the holy crap moments. This book definitely kept me on my toes!

I was intrigued the entire time! There were twists and turns where they were needed and I really enjoyed this book. Foley is one of my favorite authors and this was a hit for me!

After The Guest List I was a huge Lucy Foley fan. When I started reading The Paris Apartment….it just wasn’t doing it for me. But this had me instantly hooked! I love the lore of an old town and the history that comes with it! It had a couple twists in there that took me by surprise! This was such a fun read and I couldn’t put it down!