You should’ve known that locking locals out of the woods to provide a “Pagan Chic” experience for posh Londoners would end badly! Foley brings the creepy class war to a head in her usual style. Delicious.

Holy moly, this was good! You know when a book is so good you think about it as you fall asleep? That was totally me with this book😅 I loved that is was told in multiple POVs (and was never confusing), and as much as I enjoyed this book, I also couldn’t wait to finish because I NEEDED to know where this was going and not once did I have any idea where this was going. I totally recommend this one when it releases in June! A big thank you to netgalley for this ARC! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 from me!

A contemporary mystery set at a luxury hotel along the rural English coastline, with local lore, and told through multiple points of view? This should've been a hit for me, but while so many elements of this book appealed to me, I never found a real connection to any of the characters or the plot. The intercutting between multiple POVs set 'before the solstice', journal entries from the past, and other POVs set 'after the solstice' was occasionally disorienting, and I had very little interest in the storyline involving the detectives. I found the Francesca-Bella relationship compelling, and wish the story had kept more to the resort, its new age leanings, and the guests there (although I suppose then it would just be a blatant rip off of The Guest List). In the end, I just felt like the plot was a bit messy and forced.

A unique one of a kind twisted mystery thriller.
Quite a bit of confusion as to the bird thing but..
it just made it all the more wickedly twisted.
As perfect as the ending was, it left me wanting to know more.

I will venture a guess that fans of Foley will like this title. It was too, I don’t know exactly - out there? My favorite title of hers was The Hunting Party and they have gone downhill from there. As I said, those who have liked her recent titles will most likely be satisfied.

The Midnight Feast is a multiple-POV "whodunit" filled with creepy local legends and a seemingly infinite number of secrets. The story focuses on The Manor (a high-priced hotel that has just opened on the Dorset coast), its opening weekend, a gruesome death, and a mysterious event that happened in the same place 15 years ago.

This is my favorite book by Lucy Foley that I've read so far! I was tense and expectant for the majority of the story, and I didn't figure out some of the twists until near the end, which does not typically happen when I read thrillers (I feel like I usually can see the twist from a mile away).

The quick switches between POVs was a bit jarring, but I think it was altogether an effective way to tell the story. I enjoyed the addition of the Summer Journal entries to bring us back in time. The way that the characters were written was a strong point---if the name of the POV wasn't at the beginning of each chapter, I would still know whose POV it was.

The main issue I had was with some of the reveals toward the end of the story that I didn't think were totally necessary (personal preference). I also struggled with one of the POVs being in third person while the rest were in first person. I think I understand why it was done, but I didn't love it.

Overall, though, I really enjoyed this book. I would recommend The Midnight Feast to folks who want a twisty, fast-paced thriller.

Many thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I really enjoyed this one! It was a bit of a slow burn at first but then it really started picking up pace and I found myself needing to know how it all ends. There is multiple characters viewpoints as well as flashbacks to an earlier time, but I never really got confused at what was going on. The ending was so good!

Phew, this one took me a little while to process! Ultimately, I liked it. I’m not sure the bird story fully developed for me, but I enjoyed the crossing over of the past and present and everyone’s need for revenge. The beginning reminded me a bit of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 with Lucy Foley’s unmistakable dark twists folded in.

First of all thank you to NetGalley and the author for an ARC of this book. Here is my honest review:

Some things I enjoyed:
- story is told from multiple perspectives
- story switches back and forth from past and present
- we see the story through the eyes of Francesca, Owen, Bella, and Eddie which I enjoyed

Some things I struggled with in the book
- overall pace of the book. I didn’t feel fully “in” with the characters until about midway thru.
-the ending felt a bit rushed to me

Overall a solid read for fans of this genre and the author.

To start off, I want to say I really enjoyed both "The Guest List" and "The Paris Apartment." Because of that I went into this book with high expectations. The first 60% or so was the typical buildup that I've grown to love in Lucy Foley books. However, it went downhill a little for me after that. I found from 60-85% to be pretty confusing with the switches between timelines. Like her other books everything really starts to hit the fan for the last 15%, but it just did not pack the same punch in comparison to her other books in my opinion. I think a big part of this is just that I did not connect to the characters as much in this book; there was just a little too much going on for me.

What I will say is that if you've enjoyed her previous books, I still think this is worth the read. If you've never read her books before, I would recommend reading one of the two I listed above first because I think it will give a good introduction to her writing style. Overall, I'm giving this book 2.5 stars and rounding up to 3!

A huge thank you to William Morrow for this ARC!!!

I've read a couple of Lucy Foley's books before, so I was excited to get my hands on her latest release. I'm a sucker for locked-room murder mysteries, and this one piqued my interest right away. Set at the seaside Manor in Dorset, the story unfolds through the perspectives of several key characters:

* Francesca Woodland: the founder and owner of the manor, a posh resort.
* Owen, her husband, is an architect.
* Bella - a guest at the hotel with an agenda.
* Eddie, a nineteen-year-old kitchen helper.

The book alternates between the present and the past, beginning before the events at the Manor and then shifting to its opening night, where Francesca is determined to ensure its success. However, things quickly go awry. The locals, unhappy with the Manor’s encroachment into the local woods and its attempts to privatize the public beach, are disrupting the guests' peace with their actions. Add the appearance of crows, black feathers stuck on doors and people, and a guest determined to wake sleepy dogs, and the stage is set. Thus, a chain of events is set in motion that can end only one way.

While 'The Midnight Feast' is an enjoyable and interesting read, I must admit that the pace felt rather slow, and the suspense didn't truly kick in until halfway through. Nonetheless, the main characters are well-fleshed out and interesting, although not all are likable. Each harbors secrets that gradually unravel as the narrative unfolds, compelling readers to eagerly turn the pages to uncover what is going on.

Narrated from multiple perspectives in the first person, the story seamlessly weaves between characters and timelines, including events from fifteen years prior recounted through diary entries. I particularly enjoyed the incorporation of folklore surrounding the woods and the Birds, as well as the subtle nod to Hitchcock's iconic film "The Birds," which I found delightful. Foley's writing flows smoothly, providing insightful glimpses into the characters' minds. I appreciated how their narratives intertwined and converged as the plot progressed.

Overall, "The Midnight Feast" is a solid read, albeit a tad slow-paced, earning it four out of five stars from me. While it may not keep you on the edge of your seat, the story remains compelling enough to maintain interest throughout. With its enchanting twists on ancient myths and atmospheric storytelling, I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good mystery and a peek into the complexities of human nature.

* Thank you NetGalley and (publisher) for the opportunity to read this arc. All opinions are my own.

I was unable to get through this book. I've read The Paris Apartment and The Guest List and they were awesome, but I couldn't get into this book. It wasn't catching me and by the time I got to chapter 7, I had to just stop. I wasn't remember what happened in the previous chapter I just read as I would if it caught my attention.

⭐️⭐️.5
The Manor is an upscale bohemian haven overlooking the water. It boasts organic fare, infinity pools, eclectic lodging of huts to treehouses and beyond, and wants the guests to feel like family. However, the locals resent the intrusion of this boujee resort to the land once claimed by the infamous Birds, a native folklore that may or may not be true. Then, opening weekend there is a massive fire, a dead body, and unanswered questions surrounding the midnight feast; and where it all went wrong.

First off I want to thank @williammorrowbooks and @netgalley for this ARC read! I did not expect to get it and was so happy to. I hate to report that I was not a particular fan of this one, but I wanted to give an honest review either way. I just found the multiple character POVS with multiple timelines and many supporting characters hard to keep up with or enjoy. Im all for the multiple POV format but when it intersects with so many other things I think you lose the ability to properly flesh out the characters you have, and they’re become more caricatures that I couldn’t really connect with. I skimmed over the diary entry sections of the book as the formatting wasn’t very appealing to me and I was more interested in the current goings-on at the Manor itself.

Foley does do a great job of painting imagery, notably tense scenes where you can really get in a character’s head which I liked. Perhaps I’m comparing this novel too much to The Guest List which I did really enjoy reading last year and expected the same flair. I just think the structure and content of this book wasn’t really my cup of tea, and that’s ok! I still appreciate the ability to read it and think that others more inclined toward hectic narration and dollops of some supernatural elements in a slower paced whodunnit would enjoy this.

3.5 stars. This was my first Lucy Foley book so I went in completely blind. The story took a bit of a slow start for me. It took me getting to about 60% of the way through the book, before it became “unputdownable”. The premise is good, but the back and forth jumping between characters got me all messed up and having to go back a few pages to refresh. Overall decent book, kinda predictable story line, but not a bad read. Thanks NetGalley for this ARC!

The midnight feast is a thriller that takes place at Francesca’s newest pagan chic manor, a gorgeous earthy getaway for the filthy rich complete with organic foods and wellness activities. The beauty of the manor isn’t enough to disguise that something sinister has happened there in the past and one of the guests, Bella, is there to uncover it and hold the people responsible accountable for their sins. Bella isn’t working alone. Unbeknownst to Bella, her adversary manor owner, Francesca, has made enemies of more than just Bella. Francesca has angered “the birds” the tome’s “legendary” group of figures that handle issues of the town by dragging the issues to the woods and finishing them off in their own chilling way.
This chilling thriller gripped me from beginning to end. I will eat up the evil rich person trope every single time. The manor was such a creative and terrifying setting for such a whirlwind of a mystery. The author vividly depicts every scene in a way that made the book come to life. I loved the resolution.

Many thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for providing me with a digital review copy of this amazing thriller.🐦‍⬛

Lucy Foley delivered another fantastic thriller with The Midnight Feast! This one was atmospheric and spooky in all the best ways and I loved it from start to finish

Thanks for the arc but this was not made for me. Good idea but it didn't hit what I expected.i wish there was more to the story

First I would like to thank Netgalley for the ARC of this book. I really enjoyed this story and overall will give it 3 1/2 stars. It's a good read but was really slow to get to the point where you felt like you couldn't put it down.

I really enjoyed reading this story. Between the multiple POVs, the diary entries and the lore surrounding The Birds, I thought that it was really well done.
I loved the addition of the diary entries and how they really showed some of what the manor was before it was a hotel. The Birds definitely gave me the creeps and I really enjoyed that piece of the story.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me the chance to preview The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley in exchange for my honest review. I requested this one because I know a Lucy Foley thriller will never disappoint. The Midnight Feast was another solid offering from Foley. Nothing revolutionary or new here, but that's not what I want from mysteries like this one. What I want is a good story with interesting characters, a good revenge plot, a couple twists, and a satisfying ending. I got all of this from The Midnight Feast. I'd recommend this one to any fans of Foley's previous work and anyone looking for a solid, if slightly predictable, murder mystery.