Oh boy. This was a ride. I wasn’t sure how I felt about the premise, it felt almost flat but I love most of Lucy’s books so I knew I would read it. And let me tell you- I was wrong. It was an amazing thriller with an eclectic cast of characters twisting between past and present keeping you forever on your toes. If you get this make sure you free your weekend up because you will need to get to the end to make sense of it all in the best way possible.

Not my favorite from Lucy Foley. I found this book had too many characters and many used different names during the flash-back chapters which was confusing. The magical realism used in the writing was a bit out there for me. In the last chapters there were a few surprises and the story came together.

Welcome to the opening weekend of The Manor - A luxury resort built on top of old secrets in an ancient wood.
THE FOUNDER, THE LOVER, THE MYSTERY GUEST, THE KITCHEN HELP, THE DETECTIVE
All have an agenda. All have a past. But not everyone will survive….

The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley was an interesting mystery and thriller! I definitely did not see some of the plot twists and loved having the mysterious "Birds" play into the story, giving it a spooky and potentially paranormal vibe. And the last few lines have me thinking... I love the multiple POVs and dual timelines this book had, but it did take me a little bit to get a hang of the story and who was who. After I was about 40 percent in, I had to keep reading to see what would happen next! The setting of the story is absolutely perfect and plays so well into the story line!

I'd definitely recommend picking this book up when it releases on June 18t, 2024 if you loved Lucy's other books and are looking for a quick murder mystery. You won't be disappointed!

Thank you to Netgalley, William Morrow, and Lucy Foley for the opportunity to read an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Such an enthralling read. The setting was vibrant and easy to imagine. While there were multiple timelines and characters to keep track of, and they got confusing at times, it was for a reason and they wove together nicely.

What a read!!! I absolutely LOVED this book and it needs to be turned into a TV Show! This book is White Lotus with extra dark and sinister vibes. I really enjoyed reading from multiple characters point of view. The journal entries were such a great way to explain what happened in the past. So many twists and reveals in this book that all tie together with an excellent ending. Definitely add this to your TBR and I’ll be waiting for this masterpiece to be turned into a show.

This was a truly delightful read. Once I picked it up, I did not want to put it down. Lucy Foley is a master of writing thrillers and revenge stories.

The Midnight Feast follows several characters with secrets from the past who meet again during the grand opening weekend of a hot new resort. The twists and turns will keep you guessing throughout the entire book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC. The Midnight Feast is out in June 2024 and you’ll definitely want to read this one!

I was excited to read The Midnight Feast because I’ve always really enjoyed Lucy Foley’s writing. This book was no different in the fact the writing was great. She is a master at weaving together multiple POVs with her characters. The book was nicely paced but I couldn’t connect with the plot. I’ll still be reading all of her other books in the future, this one just wasn’t a fit. Magical realism can be hit or miss for me and I didn’t realize the book leaned in that direction.

Not my favorite form this author. First half of the book was a struggle to get through. Multiple point of views and timelines made it chaotic. The ending was better and tied up nicely. Thank you NetGalley for this arc

This book was INCREDIBLE. Maybe my new favorite of Lucy’s! I loved the multiple POV, the plot twists (one of which I was COMPLETELY shocked by), and the folklore about the birds. The setting was fantastic, and I enjoyed how the past was told through journal entries. I actually found myself being a bit spooked when reading it at night! I wish we had more about the ending and where the characters end up, plus (SPOILER!) how certain people got locked in the house during the fire. But truly one of the best thrillers I have read in awhile! Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC!

3 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
The Midnight Feast intertwines the setting of The Manor, an exclusive estate crafted by Francesca Meadows from her inherited land, with a blend of past and present events. The storytelling seamlessly pivots between the eerie incident that occurred 15 years prior—entangling Francesca, her siblings, the local folk, and a girl named Bella—and the present, where Bella, donning a new identity, infiltrates The Manor's grand opening to confront her haunting past.The tension between the Manor's new-found splendor and the local community's disdain for the invasion of affluent outsiders is substantial, enriching the narrative with a sense of impending doom. The climax of the story, The Manor's Solstice Feast, is a meticulously planned event by Francesca that spirals into chaos and destruction. Was it an act of defiance by the aggrieved locals, a vengeful scheme by Bella, or the betrayal of an insider?

This book left me speechless… and not in a good way. I generally really enjoy Lucy Foley’s books, but this one just didn’t do it for me. It felt chaotic and messy. And can we talk about the birds?! What was with that? While I think the intention was to add creepiness, it really came off as comical and just completely unnecessary. I’m sad to say this was a big miss and is not something I can recommend ☹️ 2 very sad ⭐️s.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for an ARC of this novel.

Up until 50% of the book, I wasnt really introgued. I kept reading on because I requested this book from Netgalley and was graciously accepted in exchange for an honest review, so thank you to Netgalley and the publishers.

I have never read a Lucy Foley book until now. I might need to give her other books a read. I did enjoy the last 50% of this book. I understand we need a little build up and back story, but i think it could have happened sooner. I wish it had happened sooner. Some of the chapters and such seemed like filler, especially Francesca being all gung ho. I’m glad we get some justice and all of the mysteries seem to be solved. I wonder if Bella will get a nice ending with a certain boy.

Okay now for spoilers!

Francesca had converted the Tome Manor into a private getaway in a place she used to call home. However, the locals do not like her and what she has done to their land. One guest in particular, Bella, has a hidden agenda. She has come to get justice for what happened 15 years ago in the woods. Fifteen years ago, Francesca took Bella under her wing and would actually scare her with the folklore of the Birds. The Birds were “fictional” beings that righted wrongs. Bella also started to fall for another local boy, named Jake. Francesca and Bella also somewhat befriended an older girl named Cora. One night, Francesca invites Bella and Jake over for a bbq. Bella invites Cora and then Francesca offers them some brownies, which turn out to be spiked with bad mushrooms. Only Cora was the one to eat it and unfortunately dies. Francesca and her grandfather cover it up and the guilt eats up at Bella and Jake. Now 15 years later, they have come for their revenge. Jake Walker is now a police officer and he is the one who brings back some of the locals to help with the cold case of Cora. Owen, Francesca’s husband, is really Cora’s son and used to go by the name of Shrimp. Michelle, Francesca’s most dilligent worker, is really Shelly who was most likely assaulted by Francesca’s 2 older brothers, whom are the only 2 that passed during the fire of Tome Manor and were locked down there by Michelle. Eddie, Jake’s brother, finds out about what Francesca has done from Bella and gets his revenge by pretending to be a Bird and causing Francesca’s death. He has the bird costume because his mother is one of the Birds, and the Birds are called the birds because it is a slang term for a group of women.

The story was wild for sure at the end. I did enjoy the overall plot, just felt like it couldve been a bit of a shorter book.

The Midnight Feast was a slow and very twisty thriller. There were many characters who were all interconnected in unexpected ways. Everyone had a secret and a reason to stay hidden.
The first half felt a little clunky and hard to keep up with all the characters and timeline changes.

The second half of the book was very exciting and had me flying through the pages to find out what had happened. I loved how Lucy tied up all the loose ends and you could slowly see all the pieces falling into place. I didn’t guess all the secrets and that was delightful to me.

Note: Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

The Guest List is amongst my favorite locked room mysteries and Lucy Foley's latest novel delivers in the same manner. It's been a while since I've read a well developed, twisty mystery and I was pleasantly surprised by this. I've read many novels with similar tropes recently and I think this once was executed much better in comparison. You've got a breathtaking destination with spooky local history, characters with ulterior motives, multiple timelines, and everything wrapped up nicely in the end. I thought I had the author's twists/writing style figured out by now since I've read 3 of her other novels, but I was truly surprised with some of the twists. This will be a great vacation read when it comes out on May 15, 2024.

I'm very excited to see that they're already talking about developing the novel for TV.

I was so excited when I received the approval for this arc! Lucy Foley has been on my tbr for a while now and what better way than to read a highly anticipated book of hers as my first!

“The Midnight Feast” by Lucy Foley was such a fun read, kept me intrigued from start to finish. I quickly added Foley to my favorite thriller authors quickly.

The multiple view points is one of my favorite ways to read any novel, being able to know what different book characters are thinking and their secrets is always so much fun.

The beginning was a bit tough for me to really get into but once I did I couldn’t put it down.
Excited to read more of Lucy Foleys novels!

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for an ARC copy of The Midnight Feast.

This was a weird one, and not in a particularly good way. There was possibly one likable character that I rooted for (Eddie), while the rest ranged from unlikeable to downright insufferable. I found the switching of timeline confusing and difficult to follow. Also, almost the entire book it is hinted that something supernatural is going on with the birds, which I guess was in an attempt to be scary, but it just ended up feeling like a dumb horror movie.

I did feel like the ending tied up all of the plot points nicely and I felt as satisfied as I could with the conclusion but overall, not one I would recommend.

2.5 stars rounded up.

Honestly, I struggled to get through the first half of this book. The second half was better, but still not amazing. This was told from multiple POV’s and I’m not sure there was a single character I liked or was rooting for (maybe Eddie?). The whole “bird” aspect really threw me off and just made the story kind of weird. I know it all comes together in the end, but still wasn’t my favorite part of the story. The ended had lots of little twists that were built up to and the last third of the book read quickly. I didn’t hate it, but I didn’t love it so I gave it 3 stars. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

The Guest List is the only book of hers I’ve liked. This one had too many characters, too short of chapters. I was 50% in and couldn’t remember who was who. I wanted to love it, but I just wasn’t drawn in like her previous book.

Yesss, Lucy!

I haven't read anything by her since The Hunting Party, and she is on a whole other level now. This book had a good beginning, a slightly saggy middle, and an absolutely breakneck third act. As soon as the dominoes began to fall, there was no way I was ever going to be able to put this book down until I was done.

Cannot wait to see where she goes from here!

This book is a delicious, dark, twisty read, with a release date perfectly-timed for summer. I loved the dual timelines (15 years ago versus present day), the mystery of the dead body that isn't identified until the final chapters, and the push and pull between the haves and the have-nots. Just when I thought all the twists had been revealed, I stumbled across another one. The characters are conflicted and every last one of them have secrets and shades of darkness in them. I imagine seeing this in a LOT of beach bags this summer.