This was a DNF for me. I just couldn't get into it and it felt like it just kept dragging on. I honestly felt really confused a lot of the time by all of the different characters and timelines. The storyline and characters just didn't stick with me and I found myself skimming instead of enjoying.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for a review. Book released June 18, 2024

I really enjoyed this twisty read. It kept me guessing the whole time. Lucy Foley doesn’t disappoint. 4.5 stars rounded down

Billed as Blair Witch meets Frye Festival. That alone drew me to this book!
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A hot new luxury resort, everyone dressed to kill and a forest filled with secrets. This was a page turner!

Huge thank you to #williammorrow and @netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

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I have really enjoyed previous Lucy Foley novels. The Midnight Feast, however, felt off to me. The set up was interesting, but I felt like the middle and ending were quite predictable. I think die hard thriller fans will enjoy this, but this one was a little too formulaic for my tastes.

I love Lucy Foley but this one dragged a bit for me. I did like the twist and turns but ultimately found it a bit slow and it took me a while to get through. Overall I did enjoy it, just not as much as her previous work.

Absolutely one of my favorite thrillers of the year.

Wow... I'm at a loss of words. I literally GASPED so many times at the reveals and twists and turns.

Lucy Foley has written a thriller that I didn't see any of the twists and turns coming. I was hooked from the beginning and the last 30% had me absolutely on the edge of my seat gasping!

This ended up being a DNF for me. I was so intrigued by the premise, but I found myself lacking interest in the characters and the story as it went on. The vibes were great, though!

Bingeable book!
The first half felt a bit slow and disjointed as you oriented the characters and the multiple timelines but once you got into it, it flew by.
Great twists and pulls together. Felt very Lucy guest signed.

Lucy Foley never misses! This was spectacular. I was captivated from the first page and loved every minute.

definitely my favorite of Lucy Foley’s books. i’m not much of a fan of the victim being a mystery as much as the killer(s), but this one was still really interesting and grasped me from chapter six onward.

Lucy Foley does it again. This was such a great read for my roadtrip. Foley's way of setting the vibes and the scenes are unmatched in my option. When she was setting up the scenes I felt like I was there looking at everything she describes in great detail. Her sense of writing very unlikable characters made me love it even more. This kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat the entire time. Highly recommend this one.

Dark and twisty, Lucy Foley fans will enjoy this! The story kept me guessing and trying to piece it together, even though most of the characters were rather unlikable people.

The newest by Lucy Foley was giving White Lotus meets Riverdale - it had me hooked from the beginning! Foley's attention to detail when it comes to the setting of her books is always what draws me to her, and this one is no exception. I recommend this one to customers regularly & will continue to do so into spooky season.

This was a fun read, and a relatively unique plotline. I went through it very quickly! Great rainy day read. My only complaint is that none of the characters felt super believable/relatable, and their connections too each other revealed later in the book felt a bit TOO coincidental. Definitely still glad I read it though and will look for this author again in the future!

The ultimate summer solstice party ends in flames.

Not going to rehash the plot but the setting on the cliff in Dorset, the big and beautiful new manor, the promise of a spectacular party drew me in. I really had high expectations for this mystery thriller, but ended up being disappointed. Why are endings so very predictable? And does it bother any other reader when the author deliberately leaves out important details such as — who is that body on the beach?

There were so many time shifts and characters that it took awhile to realize that most of them were just basically nasty. Everyone had underlying motives for being there at The Manor and none of them were good. A basic revenge trope. Of course the worst of them got what was coming to them. It did irritate me that nobody seemed to recognize anyone else and there were way too many secrets and lies going on. I really didn’t like the wrap up ending with its alls well tone. I didn’t really like any of the characters and their outcomes all seemed so contrived. And it all seemed such a waste that the beautiful place came to that end.

And I will not comment on the repetition and ridiculousness of the birds. Really.

I read the e-book ARC provided by the publisher and also was able to simultaneously listen to the audiobook performed by a multitalented cast. The voices certainly leant a great deal of drama to the storytelling. Some of them really got into their characters.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book! I really enjoyed this one and would rate it 4.5 stars. I thought that the cast of characters really made this book shine and I enjoyed following all of them and seeing how their stories connected at the end. I also thought the pagan ritual/midsommer type vibes woven into the plot made this book unique. Lucy Foley is definitely a favorite thriller author of mine and I can’t wait to read what she writes next!

I always love Lucy Foley! This one will keep you intrigued through the different points of view and plot lines. I was always on my toes and definitely recommend this one!

I think Lucy foley is fun. She isn’t my favorite always, and sometimes her books can drag, but they’re always A good time. This one was no exception. I loved it a lot, it kept me on my toes and it’s perfect if you want a quick and gripping read.

The Midnight Feast
by Lucy Foley
4.4/5 ⭐️

First, my heartfelt thanks to NetGalley, Lucy Foley, and William Morrow for gifting me an ARC of this title.

This was my third title by Foley, and I have to say, The Guest List remains my favorite! This novel was full of different POVs, plot lines, and characters, making for a superbly interesting read. The story progressed a bit slowly for my liking, but I always kept coming back to see what was going to happen next. A luxury resort buried deep in the haunted woods? Who wouldn’t be interested.

Pick this one up if you enjoy slow burn thrillers. Thank you again to all those named for the ARC of this title!

I really love The Paris Apartment, so I was excited to read this one. A big thank you to NetGalley for the arc, but this book was not what I was hoping for. Too many POVs, plotlines, and characters that I didn't really care for. I found it to be a little slow, but did enjoy a few of the surprise twists.