This will undoubtedly appeal to the many Lucy Foley fans out there, but I personally found the storytelling to be a bit tedious and there were a few too many points of view, narrative formats, and flashbacks to various time periods for me to really connect with this one.

not my favorite thriller, it is very twisty and interesting but it didn't hooked me in, i had trouble connecting with the characters and that make it hard for me to truly enjoy it, i did enjoyed the main plot and turns and twists and I'm excited to discover more books from these writer, enjoyed the book overall, but for the lack of connection with the characters its not a favorite

I really enjoyed this book! I liked the cultish murder mystery vibes and the secluded setting. There were good reveals throughout and I hadn’t guessed any of them. I liked the unreliable characters. I didn’t know who to trust, as they all had something to hide. The ending wasn’t super shocking, but I did like all the little reveals.

“Midnight Feast” by Lucy Foley
This book had a slow build, however I did continue to read as I’ve enjoyed a couple of author’s previous books. The story had page turning moments and twist and turns that I enjoy. One aspects of the story I didn’t care for was the introduction of the birds. I will continue to read her books as this may just be one that didn’t hit right for me.

This was my first Lucy Foley book. I was very excited to read her work after hearing so many good things. This book was interesting but didn’t seem to keep me intrigued throughout the entire
book. I was surprised finding out I was wrong in guessing the ending. I will definitely be reading her other books.

Loved, loved The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley . As with all her books, Ms. Foley gives us well-defined characters with long histories, conflicts and back stories. And as usual, there are many surprises and a most amazing ending. When a group of teenagers from the town of Tome are thrown together again at the opening of The Manor, everyone is there for their own personal reasons. Soon old problems begin to arise. They have issues that they have carried for years, and each one tries in their own way to resolve the issues. The town is steep in old superstitions, folklore, and jealousy. When a dead body is discovered (a possible murder), you have an exceptional story. I very much enjoyed this book. Lucy Foley never fails to tell a remarkable story.

read if you like:
🏃 quick reads
🧚 whimsical settings and mysteries
🕵🏻 whodunnit
🦹 myths & legends

summary:
So excited to get an ARC of Lucy Foley’s newest book, THE MIDNIGHT FEAST, which comes out June 18! This book is about the opening weekend of the Manor, a grand hotel built to perfection with an infinity pool, a homeopathic spa, and everything a guest could ever want or need. We follow the story from the POV’s of Francesca, the owner, her husband Owen, a dishwasher Eddie and Bella, a hotel guest with a hidden agenda. Cutting back and forth between the start of the weekend and Sunday morning, where the police are called in to investigate a fire and a death, we learn what happened that opening weekend, and how the secrets of both the staff and the guests led to its downfall.

This story is FULL of mysteries and details, in a way that keeps you pulled in from the first page until the end. We learn so much about the characters and their backstories through their chapters, and I couldn’t help but love Eddie, the young dishwasher looking to keep his family’s head above water. Their stories are fascinating, and through them we learn of a web of secrets and lies stemming back fifteen years, and how they all got there. I loved the setting too — a mysterious forest in the middle of nowhere, hiding its own secrets amid the hotel’s grounds. The author paints such a clear picture of the details of the weekend, so much so you can almost feel like one of the guests. My only complaint is that the character’s backstories can be a bit hard to follow and keep track of, but if you’re able to, every detail gets addressed by the end. I did love though the complexity of this story and how it wraps up in a satisfying way.

For anyone who loves a thriller crossed with a little fantasy, this book is for YOU.

I was drawn to the premise of this book, as it promised to be thrilling and entertaining! Seeing as it was my first Lucy Foley book, I was excited to see what her story telling and multiple POVs was like. There were a lot of different nuances and plot lines that made the story feel engaging. I enjoyed that there was an additional POV for after the solstice.

While I think the premise was interesting, I feel like the book fell flat for me. There were a lot of characters to keep track of, and the multiple POVs made it difficult for me to stay engaged while reading. The diary entries were a nice twist and it was interesting to see how it was woven into the story itself. After finishing the book, I do understand why she structured it the way she did.

Despite not loving this book as much, I am still curious about what her other books are like, especially since I have heard such good things. If you enjoy multiple POVs and thrillers, this is the perfect book for you!

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for sending be a digital review copy in exchange for an honest review!

I’m not sure what happened, the first two Lucy Foley books I read were 5 stars. The last two were 1 stars - did not finish. I really didn’t know what I was getting into with this one but it was definitely not my taste.

I received an advanced copy from netgalley in exchange for a review and opinion are my own.

This was a fun one!

Lucy Foley once again delivers a great mystery that turns so many times that even if you get one or two plots figured out there’s still going to be a few you never saw coming. I really loved the sort of magical/supernatural element of this one.

Thank you Willow Marrow and NetGalley for the ARC of this one!

I was really excited to receive this ARC from NetGalley, but unfortunately this book wasn’t for me. I really wanted to like this book, but the storyline and pacing was a bit slow. The book switches through several different time periods and multiple POV’s. It’s a bit to keep track of. I won’t stop reading Lucy Foley books, as I generally like the stories she weaves and her writing style. I wish I would’ve liked this one more.

Thank you NetGalley for the pre-release of The Midnight Feast.

After reading some of Lucy Foley’s other novels, I was really excited to read her newest. Sadly, the story line, time jumps, and switching characters were really tough to follow and lacked the suspense to draw me in.

What a fun ride!

If you could stop someone from doing something or if you could right a wrong later in life, would you?

This one kept you on your toes and paying extra close attention!

This was a non-stop, multi-pov, non-linear story that wove quite a tale. It was so interesting to have things slowly revealed by different people so you could see the different ways that things unfolded and were perceived. It really also helped you understand the mindsets of each of the characters and see their true motivations.

It had a slow start and really ramped up towards the middle-end. Without any spoilers, this was quite a fun one and, with short chapters, it’s so easy to say just one more.

Thank you so much to the author, Lucy Foley, William Morrow and NetGalley for the eARC of The Midnight Feast!

<b>3.25 stars (really specific rating!) because it wasn’t quite a 3.5 but was better than a 3 star</b>

Lucy Foley has been hit or miss for me. I really enjoyed <i>The Paris Apartment</i> but <i>The Hunting Party</i> I didn’t like at all and <i>The Guest List</i> I thought was okay.

Anyway, this book follows the opening weekend of a luxury hotel juxtaposed with with happened in the area years previously.

My biggest criticism of this book is definitely the slow pacing and lack of thrills. By nature, a thriller should have thrilling moments and excitement, but the pacing of this was rather slow and it didn’t have that sense of urgency that most thrillers have.

I did find the story to be interesting, and I liked seeing the present and past storylines come together. I also thought the book was well written. I just would have liked some more tension. I did find some of the twists to be unexpected which made for an enjoyable read.

While not a favorite thriller of mine, it was still an interesting read with plenty of twists and turns.

The last half of the Midnight Feast had so many fantastic twists. Intertwining multiple points of views and two time lines made this a quick read. I enjoyed the short chapters and the constant guessing. While I thought I had it all figured out, I was happily surprised that I didn’t.

This may be my favorite Lucy Foley book. I just felt more of a connection to the characters and the murder setting was really intriguing. I think some of her past books have no good characters to root for which made it hard for me to fully immerse myself in the story. This book had characters who were complex, but not particularly evil. I liked the spiritual wellness resort setting and thought it was a unique perspective on the negatives of classism. I thought the ending was stratifying, if not a bit anti climatic but I feel that way about most mysteries. I docked a star because while I enjoyed it, it did have some minor issues in terms of plot holes and rushed pacing. But overall, very enjoyable and a fast read!

3.5 stars rounded up to 4.
I have always enjoyed Lucy Foley’s books and was so excited to read this ARC.
Welcome to The Manor, a holistic retreat for the rich. The owner, Francesca, seems calm, relaxed, and a freebird but her past has finally came back to haunt her. The people of town are not happy with The Manor and they’re not afraid to let it be known.
The whole book is giving witchy, culty, spooky vibes. I really enjoyed it. But the book felt a long which made the beginning drag a little. Otherwise, book was a fun read. The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley is released on June 18, 2024! Thank you Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Mystery Thriller in which five people converge at the solstice opening for a luxury resort built on top of old secrets in an ancient wood and not everyone will survive.

4/5 stars: This is Foley's newest stand-alone Mystery Thriller that features five people who converge at the solstice opening weekend for a luxury resort built on top of old secrets in an ancient English wood and not everyone will survive. With plenty of plot twists, Foley writes a gripping mystery that will leave you guessing till the final reveal. I really like how Foley slowly unfolds the story and deftly weaves everything together, especially the pagan elements. Additionally, Foley's writing and character work are excellent; the characters are well-rounded and complex while remaining incredibly likable. Told in multiple POVs: Francesca – the founder, her architect husband – Owen, Bella – the mystery guest, Eddie – the kitchen help and DI Walker – the detective. Each character is distinct and even the secondary characters hold their own. Foley touches on some sensitive subjects, so take care and check the CWs. You won't want to miss this great read!

I received this eARC thanks to William Morrow in exchange for an honest review. Publishing dates are subject to change.

This book is like if the HBO series “The White Lotus” had a baby with Agatha Christie, and then raised it in a small town on the English seaside. I ate it up!

The Midnight Feast follows several POVs as a luxurious new vacation destination called “The Manor” prepares for their opening weekend and exclusive summer solstice event. There are several intertwined story lines and dark secrets being kept between the manor owner, the staff, the guests, and the locals…not to mention a creepy occult urban legend about “the birds.”

This was a quick and engaging read. My only complaint is that many of the characters felt like “caricatures,” but it kind of fit the vibe.

Thank you to Netgalley & William Morrow for the ARC ebook in exchange for an honest review!

3.5 stars. Fun, spooky, absorbing read! I don't love split timelines but I actually enjoyed how this one was laid out. I was properly creeped out for some of the scenes! Francesca is a grotesque character who is easy to hate, but it was interesting getting to know all of the other characters (those twists!!) and I managed to keep most of them straight. I'm pretty sure I didn't understand everything that happened in this book (it seemed like there were a few details that were never really addressed), but I have no idea if it's because I'm not smart enough/I didn't pay enough attention or if it was the plot/writing. Regardless, I was entertained and enjoyed the read.
My thanks to the publisher for providing an ARC via netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion.