This was the best book I've read in a while. The characters were all very dramatic and engaging. Great drama with lots of ups and downs. The characters were believably intertwined. The ending was perfectly written.
I received this galley from Net Galley.

I’m a huge fan of Lucy Foley but didn’t enjoy this as much as her previous novels. While well written, it didn’t have the same thriller punch that left me guessing. Worth a read but not the best one to start with for those looking to explore this author.

Three stars. This one fell a little flat for me. It was okay, but I don’t think it’ll be memorable for better or for worse.

Synopsis
When Francesca Meadows’ trendy new wellness retreat opens, it is heralded by the elite but hated by the locals who are now barred from a favorite local woods. To add further insult to injury, the retreat ships in its “local farm-to-table delights” from far away suppliers. Someone is trying to sabotage the resort and the list of suspects is as vast as the English countryside.

My Overall Thoughts
Lucy Foley knows how to weave an incredible plot and still keep all of her characters authentic. Every character maintains a coherent trajectory over both timelines over a decade apart.

What I Didn't Love
I did have to suspend some disbelief that most of the characters did not immediately recognize each other after just a 15 gap. Most of them spent an entire summer in their late teens as a close circle of friends.

Potentially Offensive Content
Adult situations
Violence
Sex
Adultery
Rape

What I Loved
The plot is impressively intricate, weaving together a tapestry of interrelated backstories that add a richness the narrative. I was fully engaged in all of these elaborate subplots. There are no extraneous characters. They each play an important and powerful role. I was guessing to the very end.

I enjoyed this book. I liked the characters. The plots were very well written. I felt that it was a good depiction of how manipulators don't win in the end. It started off a little slow and boring but it picked up. I liked the Summer Journal chapters. I don't know why or how Owen's point of view added anything to the story. This is not my favorite by Foley but it's a decent read,

Unfortunately I had to DNF this after many attempts to push through.
I do appreciate NetGalley and the publishers giving me this arc in exchange for my honest review.

Man, I really love Lucy Foley, but this one just didn't do it for me. The characters just weren't likeable, and I found myself having trouble caring after that.

Francesca, with the help of her architect husband Owen, has renovated an old historical house into a wellness resort called The Manor, a place with a price tag few can afford, and she wants everything to be perfect for their opening. She is excited for their Solstice celebration where guests will enjoy some Manor Mule cocktail and a midnight feast, but many of the locals don’t share in her excitement. Add to that the arrival of a mysterious woman from Francesca’s past and soon things begin to go wrong. Locals warn, “Beware the birds,” but can the birds be blamed for the dead body or the fire at The Manor, or is there some other sinister thing at play?

Never having read a novel by Lucy Foley but hearing all sorts of good things about her novels I was excited to read The Midnight Feast. The reader gets to hear from multiple different narrators, and the chapters cover events in both the present and the past, which is something that I really liked about this novel. All the different pieces came together well throughout the story. There were a lot of characters to keep track of, but I didn’t find that there were unnecessary characters; each had something unique to add. There were some parts that were a little slow going but overall I enjoyed this novel, especially because it kept me guessing as to who the wrongdoer was.

Lucy Foley"s newest thriller is fast paced and the multiple perspectives and diary entries makes it a compelling and quick read.

The hardest part of Lucy Foley books is how many characters there is. There is always so many POVs and even more side characters which make it harder to follow the story. The book as a whole was a little boring but the ending was very entertaining and had a lot of good twists. Felt very similar to The Guest List.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for this ARC!

I’m typically a fan of Lucy Foley but unfortunately, The Midnight Feast, wasn’t a good fit for me. For starters, I hate birds, and I’m still not sure why they were such a central part of this thriller. The outline of this book was chaotic with too many characters, too many timeline changes, and too much time to figure out what was going on. Giving it 3 stars because the ending had some twists that might be satisfying for some readers. For me, rather than being invested and surprised, I was bored, a little confused, and ready for the book to be finished.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for providing a Reader’s Copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was a good mystery—lots of twists and turns that Lucy Foley has become known for. But it could get a bit confusing with all the characters. Not as good as others by her, but still an awesome read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the ARC copy of the new novel from Lucy Foley! I have really enjoyed this author's writing in the past, and while this wasn't a new favorite, I did have a good time reading it! These characters were not my favorite that she has written but I would still recommend this book to fans of her previous novels. Giving this book three stars!

I am a fan of Lucy Foley's other books but this one I just didn't enjoy. I had a really hard time getting into the story and the timelines were confusing as well. I had such high hopes for this book and it fell flat for me.

Lucy Foley delivers another edge-of-your-seat whodunnit with The Midnight Feast!
When Francesca Meadows and Owen Dacre decide to turn a blind eye to the needs and desires of their local community in order to bulid their dream luxury posh coastal retreat, they make more than a few enemies.
As the story unfolds, we learn that doing friends to foe is no new endeavor for Francesca, and it seems that many of the people she has burned have gathered around for her big opening weekend of her new grand estate.
We learn early on in the book that the big night did NOT go off without a hitch, and early the next morning a body is discovered on the beach at the base of a cliff. Who prevailed in this fight, and did the local legend of The Birds, a group of black-feathered creatures with a storied history of exacting revenge on those who deserve it, have anything to do with the murder?
The book alternates in perspectives and also goes back and forth between past and present tellings of this story, leaving you wanting more after each short chapter.
I flew through this book in only a few sittings, and just had to know how everything was going to play out.
I did get annoyed a few times with the constant use of acronyms (most police-related) without any explanation of that they meant. I had to stop reading and look up definitions more than once. The story could've unfolded a little quicker, and certain plot reveals were a little too contrived for my taste, but I still give the book 4 stars, because I appreciated the characters, setting, and conclusion.
If you've liked Foley's other works, you should enjoy reading The Midnight Feast!
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I thought the premise of the book was well thought out. I did see the twist with the mom coming as soon as Eddie found the outfit. The twist of who Owen was did and the body did come as a shock. Also what happened to Jake made me happy and sad. Overall I would recommend!

A new vacation resort is having its opening night despite the lack of support from the surrounding town. Many townspeople have been vocal in their anger at the resort and how it changing their small village. Many residents have grudgingly taken up work at the resort despite their protestations. The Manor is upscale in every sense of the word and the owner is no different. She once resided in the original home on the property as a kid and has come back to build her dream resort. She doesn't care about the forest lore and the town's outright rejection of her ways. Many former friends and acquaintances come out but hope to keep their past ties a secret. The morning following the opening party, a body is found.

Lucy Foley almost had me thinking that I knew everything that was happening. Of course I was wrong and completely shocked by some of the revelations. At first, the book was a bit slow, but I understand that we needed to know who everyone was and their personal relationships. By the time the story started to pick up, I was fully invested and ready to discover the secrets that everyone was hiding. It was a wonderful book and I continue to reach for Foley's other works.

Really did not enjoy this. I was sorely disappointed because I am a big fan of Lucy Foley's other work. This story did not grab me, was so confusing to follow with all of the different timelines, and I was ultimately unable to finish the book. Thank you to NetGalley, Lucy Foley, and William Morrow for the ARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick.

Thank you to NetGalley for the chance to read an early copy of this book. Book was fine, really good if you like the genre! I would read more from this author.