✨ Midnight Feast ✨

I do not read a lot of thrillers, but I really enjoy Lucy Foley's books. When I had a chance to read The Midnight Feast, I jumped on it! This was a wild ride. I was completely creeped out and the moment I thought I had it all figured out...nope, think again! There was a little much of an emphasis on "The Birds" and took me a bit to get into it, but I got into it by the end.

📚 Book: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

Thank you so much to Lucy Foley and William Morrow for the gifted arc.

A great mystery/thriller vacation read! You can always count on multiple povs and the characterization of the setting with Lucy Foley, but this story added time jumps which were at times confusing to follow. I really loved the folklore elements (the birds!) and the way she continues to explore themes of class and moral ambiguity in every novel. Will definitely be recommending this one!

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for gifting me this advanced reader copy.

Lucy foley is such a hit or miss author for me and unfortunately this one was a miss. I just don’t think her writing style and plots really work for me.

this story surrounds a group of rich people who are surrounded by a mysterious forest and mysterious birds. Like so many birds. The plot was very lackluster and I had a hard time staying interested in it.

This is considered a thriller but honestly there’s no thrilling aspects to it. Sometimes books surround annoying rich people is fun. This was not one of those times. They truly were just annoying.

But that being said just because I didn’t enjoy this book doesn’t mean others won’t love it! I know this story could work really well for others.

I was excited to read the new Lucy Foley thriller, and this book did not disappoint. It is set in a historical country house turned wellness retreat for the ultra wealthy. The story jumps from several points of view and several of the characters have hidden connections to this place buried in their past. This book was full of twists and turns I wasn't expecting, and it was a fun read.

This is a typical Lucy Foley book, several storylines, a lot of back and forth in the timeline, and lots of twists. I did feel like this one was a little harder to follow than the others, but still enjoyed it!

Posted on GR & StoryGraph 12/16

Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC of this book. I love Lucy Foley's books, and this one is just as good. It has mystery, intrigue, hidden identities, and secret societies. If you enjot mystery and thrillers you should read this one.

It’s the opening night of The Manor, a hot, new luxury resort, and everything is perfect— until it isn't. Local folklore warned something bad would happen, and now the past comes back to crash the party. Fans of The White Lotus will love this whodunnit, told through altering viewpoints and time periods.

This was a bit of a hard book to get into as you are introduced to so many characters right away and then realize many of them have more than one name. However, if you can make it to about the 50% mark things start to come together and make sense. Justice is served to the person in this story who most deserved it and families were brought back together. It was heart-warming at the end.

“I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.”

My favorite part about this book was the “Old Birds” pun at the end.

My least favorite part was everything else.

But I have loved all her other books!!☹️🤷🏻‍♀️

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers Copy of The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley!

This book was extremely fun and suspenseful! There wad multiple POVs. usually, that is hard for me but not with this story. The author writes in a way that made each character distinct. Oh and that ending! I never saw it coming!

It's been several months since I read this book, so my review will be lacking. I do remember that I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, as I have with other books by the author, and that it was a real page turner.

This book was a lot slower paced I felt then the normal for this author. Foley incorporated some interesting elements with some psychological draw in but it still was lacking compared to other material I’ve read by her. All in all it wasn’t a bad book, but I wasn’t obsessed nor did it stand out as a favorite of hers.

This book. Wow. This one had tied to every page and is one of the books that i have just devoured. Another hit for Lucy. It was so good.

Unfortunately I had to DNF this book. I tried twice to read it but everytime I would just get lost and the worst part was that I couldn't connect with any of the characters. I love Lucy Foley but this was a no for me.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC in exchange of my honest review.

I understand that, as I read more of her work, the less I may like it, but as a first-time reader of this author, I really enjoyed it! I love the multiple POVs and the way the story reveals itself at a steady clip. I figured out one of the big twists, but I was proud rather than annoyed. This definitely has Midsommar vibes.

Full review on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6311818595

Another solid read by Lucy Foley! She is one of my top authors and I always appreciate her writing style.

The best part of this book is the setting. Great mystery with great character development. Enjoyed it very much

Set against the backdrop of a lavish opening weekend at an exclusive estate, The Midnight Feast revolves around a gathering of old friends and enemies, secrets simmering just beneath the surface. When a fire breaks out and a body is discovered, the guests’ tangled histories and hidden motives come to light, weaving a web of deceit, revenge, and lies.

Told from multiple pov's and timelines, Foley leads readers through a series of twists and turns, some unexpected and some carefully foreshadowed, but all satisfying. The characters are complex, and the mystery is both intriguing and unpredictable, with every revelation fitting into a larger, meticulously constructed narrative. As the story progresses, it becomes nearly impossible to put the book down, as each page turns with the promise of another piece to the puzzle. The payoff was worth the build-up and tension.

My rating 3. 5 stars rounded up to 4 for goodreads. Many thanks to netgalley and william morrow for the ARC.

I thought this was pretty good. I got very confused with the timeline changes but it had a good story.