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!

I really enjoyed this story. How one tragedy and the choices that follow spiral out to effect so many others. You are not an island.

This book really wasn’t for me. I couldn’t get into the writing style. The back and forth in the chapters threw me off too much.

Welcome to The Manor, a luxury resort in Tome, Dorset. While it offers an "authentic" wellness experience, the local farming community is unhappy. Owner Francesca ignores this, seeking only publicity. After a Sunday party, a fire breaks out and a body is found, stirring old tensions.

This story is packed with intrigue. Who is Francesca, and what's her history with Bella?

Locals speak of the Birds, folklore figures resembling birds who protect the town from ill-intentioned people. Some say they're just a story; others believe they exist. Though I don’t usually read horror, the creepiness here was subtle and well-balanced.

Every character adds to the larger mystery.

The story flips between 2025 and a 2009 journal entry about Francesca and Bella as teenagers. Bella wants to move on but has to face Francesca first. Their game is exciting, you never know what’s next.

The book shows how the past affects us now. Can we move on if we don't accept our past? I think the author, Lucy Foley, linked everything well in this book.

4 stars!

Big thank you to NetGalley and William Marrow publishing for the ARC! Book comes out June 18th!

"The Midnight Feast" by Lucy Foley is a gripping mystery that reunites former friends Bella and Francesca at a luxurious resort opening in The Manor, a place with a history intertwined with Francesca's family. The reunion sets the stage for a thrilling tale full of secrets, surprises, and suspense.

Foley's skillful storytelling weaves an intricate web of twists and turns, keeping readers engaged and guessing throughout. As the story unfolds, the tension between Bella and Francesca reaches a boiling point. The characters each harbor their own motives and secrets. The eerie atmosphere of The Manor adds an extra layer of intrigue to the plot, enhancing the sense of mystery and suspense.

Despite its many strengths, the novel falters slightly towards the end, as the plot becomes somewhat convoluted. However, this doesn't detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the book.

Overall, "The Midnight Feast" is a captivating mystery with unforgettable characters and a thrilling storyline, earning it a solid 4 out of 5 stars. Fans of the genre will undoubtedly find themselves lost in the pages of this suspenseful tale, eager to uncover the dark secrets of The Manor and its inhabitants.

This book is like a tough mountain hike. You hit the trail all motivated and set out to conquer it. A bit in you realize, shew, there are a lot of switchbacks and I wasn't ready for all this incline. So you go slow. It's slow and steady. More than once you wonder if you can push through and make it to the peak, but you NEED to know what the view looks like from the top... so you keep on... slowly but surely. And then you get to the peak. Oh - so THAT is the view I came for .... and then you start this massive tumble downhill filled with exciting sights, turns, twists but all at this rapid pace that never could have been imagined on the way up. You're basically sprinting back down the mountain because you need to do it all at once.... and then it's over.

I'm gonna need a nap and a protein shake to recover from my hike through #MidnightFeast. This will hopefully make an EPIC movie one day and trust that you will be massively rewarded in your reading if you can just keep pushing to the top. Well done #lucyfoley, I'm impressively traumatized and in awe.

Thank you #netgalley for the #arc.

I didn’t love this one as much as her other books. It was quite boring in many spots. I love different povs and timelines but this seemed confusing. I would probably skip this one. I did like the setting tho!