The book’s premise was intriguing, and the cliffside manor setting was beautiful. The story had many characters which made it confusing at times, and the journal entries filled with teenage angst were somewhat off-putting. Sadly some of the major folkloric elements / plot points were predictable.

I am such a huge Lucy Foley fan and this book did not disappoint. Her talent for creating the perfect whodunit is unmatched! The elite hotel setting, the cast of guests/staff, and the old town tales are the perfect ingredients! Thank you, NetGalley.

I’ve always been a fan of Lucy Foley so I was so excited to get my hands on her latest book. Honestly it did take me a minute to truly get into the book, but about 1/3 of the way in it picked up and I was turning pages trying to see what happened next. This book goes between past & present so the beginning takes a lot of time to lay out the storyline. A “who did it” novel that that is easy to get through with short chapters and several character points of view! Thank you NetGalley for this copy!

This book had lots of twists & turns that I enjoyed! It also was set in an eerie isolated manor which gave you that ominous feeling while reading.

I had a very hard time getting into this book and it was kind of hard to follow. This was my first book from the author so I’m curious if this is just her writing style or this specific book.

Lucy Foley's books have a way of tempting me back, even after a couple of "did not finish" experiences. "The Midnight Feast" was no exception. This NetGalley ARC arrived a bit late, but I was determined to give Foley a fair shot.

And boy, was it a close call! The slow burn and multiple POVs, while usually enjoyable, almost had me throwing in the towel again. With so many characters vying for attention, it was hard to form any real connection.

The saving grace? The tantalizing storyline kept me hooked, even when the characters didn't.

The Verdict: 2.5 stars. "The Midnight Feast" had the potential to be a feast for the senses, but ultimately left me wanting more.

Aaah… I loopove getting these advanced reader copies, but man I’m falling behind on my reviews 😳 I don’t stop reading/listening just sitting down to jot my thoughts is taking a bit 😬 I like Lucy and have read lots of her books. Some I love, some are more meh.. this one was great! Multiple POVs (turns out I really like that style), a mystery, old vendetta, people that seem random get connected at the end. Not many twists, but perfect pacing! I liked it lots :)

I've been a huge fan of every Lucy Foley book I've read and the Midnight Feast was no exception. The author is the absolute master of making you think you have the mystery figured out only to have it all turn on its head, twice. I'll admit, while I got a few bits right in the Midnight Feast, I could have never actually predicted the ending. I absolutely loved the setting as well. With two parts of society clashing together, the haves and the have nots. It was a great example of the privilege (and attitude) that comes with wealth, and how it effects those around you. I also liked the mystic element the author added in with the birds. This may have been my favorite novel by Lucy Foley so far.

The beginning of this book was very slow. This was at times, hard to follow. There were so many characters with two different lives. It did pick up around the middle but the end confused me again. It wasn’t terrible but not the best I’ve read.

THIS is what you call an impeccably written thriller. I can genuinely say that I saw none of the twists even remotely coming, but also they were right there in front of my eyes. As everything begins to unravel, you slowly see all the foreshadowing you missed earlier in the book. The attention to every detail was just perfect.

Foley also knows how to write multiple POV’s so well!! The reader isn’t confused and the pieces slowly, perfectly come together.

This read was everything I loved in her book The Guest List!

Lucy Foley just knows how to write.. She is an expert at delivering multiple point of views and this book was a great read from start to finish. An excellent book and it kept me up late into the night flipping pages to see what happened next. I cannot wait to read the next book she writes. Well done! 10/10!

Rating: 2.33 leaves out of 5
-Characters: 2.5/5
-Story: 1.75/5
-Writing: 4/5
Genre: Mystery, Suspense, Thriller
-Mystery: 3.75/5
-Suspense: 1/5
-Thriller: 1/5
Type: Ebook
Worth?: Nah

Want to thank Netgalley and publishers for giving me the chance to read this book.

I have only read one book by Lucy and liked it enough to give this one a try. To say I was bored is an understatement. I didn't really enjoy the characters, except for maybe one group. The story part just fell really flat. I didn't care enough about the mystery for me to even really enjoy the story.

The Midnight Feast is reminiscent of Lucy Foley’s The Guest List in the best way. There are unlikable characters, unreliable narrators, and an unraveling mystery between multiple timelines and multiple POVs.

The story is set at a newly opened country estate for those looking for a luxury getaway and spiritual awakening. We begin the book knowing something has gone amiss but spend the time turning pages to piece the mystery together!

Reasons to read:
-mystery without much scare factor
-you like to read from messy characters
-multiple timelines and POVs
-locked room mysteries set over a short period of time

There was a lot going on here. I understand why Foley had so many characters telling the story, but it felt a little overwhelming throughout most of the novel; really, right up until the climax. There were plenty of twists and turns, lots of intrigue and multiple mysteries to unravel. The ending was spot on for Foley, but the lead up was not.

Thank you to NetGalley, William Morrow and Lucy Foley for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

The Midnight Feast is a multi pov story taking place during the grand opening of The Manor, A retreat getaway that Francesca Meadows created out of the ruins of her family's old estate. Through alternating timelines, you find out more about the seemingly strangers and how their stories interconnect in that fabulous way that Foley weaves her stories. I loved the story of the town legend and the mix of wealthy hedonistic characters and locals who are taking justice into their hands.

My only issue with the book is that it took a long time to unravel some of the things that happened, and because of the minimal context at first, it took a while for me to root for or invest in the characters. The mystery aspect was really well done. I still enjoyed and recommend this, but I think The Paris Apartment is my favorite Foley book still.

Lucy Foley has done it again!
Another thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat.
The cover is great and made me want to read this asap.
I will recommend to fans of fast paced thrillers.

Highly anticipated! Did not disappoint! Fast page turner! Highly recommended! Love Lucy Foley! Her books are always a must!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC read. I had heard so much about Lucy Foley and this was my first introduction to her writing. I can respect an author that can take so many point of views and adapt them to one storyline. Getting the full background of each character was very important to the build up of the book. I will say that this one was more of a slow burn. It took awhile for me to get into the book because it felt like a slower start. About halfway in, everything started connecting and made up for the beginning, in my opinion. I suppose I am used to books that catch me right in the first or second chapters, so definitely stick with this one until the end.

Lucy Foley never misses! There is a familiar quality to this novel where I felt like I have read a version of this story before but Foley always imbues her plot with specific details that highlights the location, or culture of the setting. The location is incredibly important in all of her novels, but in this one, especially. It felt like its own character. I loved that aspect of it. Lucy Foley's books are always fun and I think my reading slump is officially over!

The Midnight Feast, authored by Lucy Foley, is a chilling psychological thriller evoking the eerie essence of the Blair Witch Project and M. Night Shyamalan, with an added touch reminiscent of The Great Gatsby. The setting is a coastal village in England called Tome, where tension brews between the local farmers, pub workers, and fishermen, and the wealthy family residing in The Manor atop the rocky cliffs. The Manor is preparing for its grand opening as a luxurious wellness retreat. Guests will pay a premium to stay in contemporary treehouses or forest cabins, enjoying amenities like personalized crystals, tailor-made wardrobes, exquisite cuisine, and breathtaking seaside views. The highlight, a grand event called the Midnight Feast, is scheduled to coincide with the summer solstice in just a few days.

Mystery and local folklore lend a macabre air to the setting. The Manor is surrounded by an ancient forest. The locals believe that the forest is protected by the Birds: dark, hooded creatures with horrid beaks and black feathers that bring justice to those who would wrong their own. Foley’s vivid descriptions of the forest, its darkness, its ancient curses, and the Birds gave me the creeps (in the best way). It would make a fantastic film.

“You see them,” she says, “don’t you?”

I take a step back from her.

“You thought you were the worst thing in the woods,” she says. “Didn’t you?”
The narrative unfolds through various perspectives, including Francesca (the owner), Owen (her husband and the architect behind the renovations), Bella (a guest), Eddie (a dishwasher), and an investigator piecing together the events after the feast. The plot weaves through time, with hints about the feast night’s occurrences initially emerging from a 15-year-old journal. The multiple perspectives and the fast pace of the events that unfold to the final page made this story riveting. What a page-turner! Plus, the final lines of the story are worthy of applause.

The most captivating part of the book for me is the insight into Francesca’s perspective, the undeniable villain. She is the epitome of danger, a graceful heiress with a hidden streak of spite. Her selfishness and shrewdness make her the standout figure of The Manor. You do not want to cross Francesca.

Then she turns and, for a few seconds, meets my gaze. There’s a trembling of something in the air between us. Her smile remains in place and she continues surveying the room. I dip my face beneath my hair. But she saw me, I’m certain of it. A shiver passes through me. It’s the feeling they say you get when someone has walked over your grave.
I loved to hate Francesca in this story and being inside her head made that all the easier.

I won’t say more about the story because I don’t want to spoil anything for readers. This is book is a good one! If you love psychological thrillers, dark mysteries, murder, uncovering old secrets, and a chaotic take on what happens when self-absorbed affluence meets grassroots justice, then pick up a copy of The Midnight Feast.