I'm a huge fan of Lucy Foley's books, but I'm not quite sure what happened with The Midnight Feast. I was drawn in by the gorgeous cover and intriguing plot; however, the story itself is very chaotic. The multiple perspectives — particularly the descriptions of the animals and landscape surrounding the Manor — came off as flowery and distracting. I'm all for a cast of unlikeable characters, but many of them felt one-dimensional and satirical. All of that, combined with an underwhelming plot, made the book feel incredibly messy.

Like, I said, I'm a big fan of Lucy Foley, so I was not only disappointed, but confused. This is pretty far off from the strong writing I expect in her books. I'm crossing my fingers that her next one is a better fit for me.

This one was not for me. The storyline didn’t flow well and I could not connect with the characters.
****Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review****

Really enjoyed this ARC from NetGalley! Lucy Foley never disappoints and this one had all the elements I wanted. Multiple viewpoints, unreliable narrators, sympathetic characters, awful characters, jumping timelines, flashbacks, and the age old question, “is this paranormal or not?” I enjoyed the ride and while I called one twist, a couple others had me gasping out loud! Looking forward to buying this when it comes out!

Lucy Foley is back! The Midnight Feast is a great return to the suspenseful narrative that she does so well.

This novel’s backdrop is the opening of a new resort by a goop-esqe Francesca Meadows. What comes to pass is a true reckoning of past sins and vengeance.

Foley keeps you guessing throughout, and the twists are everything. The only drawback for me was the extended journal entries, but that was more a pacing issue as I realize their importance to the plot.

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced digital copy.

I love British mysteries.. so I was thrilled to get the chance to read this one. It was a disappointment. The plot was convoluted and ultimately the resolution and denouement were weak. The author seemed to be trying too hard to create a supernatural aspect to the narrative. It felt forced and hackneyed. The author’s attempt to connect the characters fifteen years after the initial mishap was thwarted by too much superfluous information and an over abundance of detail. The diary pages dividing the chapters did not develop the plot as intended. I felt they detracted. The book should have been written as one continuous time line….with a few digressions for explanation. The diary pages jumped back in time and were awkwardly constructed. Too many characters reappeared and were revealed as poseurs to be credible. The novel missed all my markers for a terrific read. Sorry.

Typical thriller with twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. It kept me hooked, and guessing, from the beginning. Definitely a solid read, I really liked it.

I want to love a Lucy book but they’re all the same story new people same character. I’d love something new from her!

Wow. It’s been awhile since I read a book where I truly did not find the will to care what happens or how any character ends up. What an unlikable group of people and an absurd uninteresting story. Foley has been hit or (mostly) miss for me but this was a major miss. Perhaps I need to skip her next.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Midnight Feast was a deliciously atmospheric and twisty tale. Steeped in folklore and spooky forest vibes, it sets the tone for a unique thriller.

Francesca Meadows has rebuilt herself. And now it’s opening weekend on her new woodsy resort, built on her family’s old land. With her architect husband, Owen, by her side they strive to have the perfect atmosphere provided to their guests.

But something’s afoot in these woods. And the locals are less than happy about a posh hotel being erected in their forest. Secrets are overturned and new faces become old.

This book was a bit slow in some places but overall really enjoyed the setting and the twists were to die for! Solid 4 stars!

I am a fan of Lucy Foley's books "The Hunting Party" and "The Guest List" and her new one, "The Midnight Feast", is really, really good. There are a lot of stories about a group of people gathering at a swank, isolated resort (as happens in this book), but add in some local mythology that is quite scary as well as past grievances to be settled and you get this pretty creepy and terrific novel. It's told from multiple perspectives--Francesca and Owen (the owners of the resort), Bella (a guest) and Eddie (an employee) from multiple time periods, but it isn't confusing and it just works really well and I didn't want to put it down! There are quite a few twists but I have to say the little twist at the end put a huge smile on my face. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC for this book.

What a ride! Honestly, I initially found this book slow and a bit hard to get into but oh my god let me tell you, midway some thing switched in this book and I suddenly hooked as ever! Particularly with the inclusion of diary entries, they really had me invested lol!

The story revolves around an ultra-luxurious estate owned by Francesca Woodland, who hides dark secrets. The narrative follows Eddie, a kitchen helper caught between seeking retribution and his job. DI Walker investigates the tragic events at the Manor.

The last third of the book was mind-blowing, with unexpected twists and a puzzle-style climax. The novel incorporates folklore and explores the clash between locals and the wealthy Zenith community. It has become one of my favorite thrillers from this author's backlist, surpassing the author's previous work. I was literally presented with a puzzle to solve, and I praise Lucy Foley's way of storytelling because it is truly excuisite!

Overall, I highly recommend this book as one of the standout thrillers of the year!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for sending me an arc!

Thank you William Morrow and Netgalley for the ARC. Honestly, I think this might be Lucy Foley's best book yet. We follow multiple POV's including a journal from the past. We also, go back and forth from the Solstice to a few days prior. Everyone has secrets either from the past or the present. Local's aren't happy about the Manor being built either and taking away from their local businesses. Many twists and turns, who will end up dead and who will survive?

Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins for this ARC!!

I devoured this book in one day, I LOVED it! Francesca was so unlikable I couldn’t wait to see if she was going to meet her demise. I loved all the twists and turns, just when I thought I figured out what was gonna happen I was sent in the complete opposite direction! I loved the reveal at the very end. Just a solid book all around and I would definitely recommend this.

A solid thriller! Short chapters told from multiple points of view and time periods kept the pages turning quickly for me. Lots of little twists, antmospheric and creepy, and well-paced. I liked it a lot better than a The Guest List and slightly better than the Paris Apartment. The setting and story also reminded me slightly of Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty. I think it will make for a fun summer read!

Thank you very much to NetGalley and William Morrow for the advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Note: I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This mystery is a typical Lucy Foley mystery. If you've enjoyed her other books, you'll enjoy this one too. She's not reinventing anything here but there are a few darkly comic moments that I did enjoy, especially towards the end. I wouldn't say it's worth picking up if you don't enjoy mysteries but it kept me guessing for most of the book as to what actually happened, which is always a good thing.

The Midnight Feast surrounds the opening weekend of The Manor, a fancy resort with a dark past, and the guests who are staying there. A murder mystery unfolds and it is delicious!!

Lucy Foley has done it again!! She is one of my favorite thriller authors and this one lived up to my expectations. Every single character is incredibly well rounded and nuanced and it makes for an incredible, unique story.

This was one of the most complex thrillers I’ve read in a long time, with strong themes such as class differences and revenge. The setting is so vivid in my mind and I thought the atmosphere really made the story something to remember. The Midnight Feast is definitely a slow burn but it pays off. I was gripped at the end and stayed up until 3 am to finish. I also thought this was her most “creepy” thriller — I had chills at moments.

Definitely recommend this one!

Thank you to William Morrow & NetGalley for the advanced copy. The Midnight Feast releases June 18.

Another solid mystery from Lucy Foley, with plenty of characters who had the means, motive, and opportunity. The real crime was long before the new resort opened, though every step taken perpetuates the offense. There is someone trying to put things right, but are the methods they use worse than the crime? This is a really interesting look at how far people will go to right a wrong.

Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley for an honest review due to be published June 18, 2024.
Francesca Meadows and her partner, Owen Dacre, have built a fabulous luxury resort outside the woods where Francesca grew up called The Manor. It is booked full for their opening weekend. But everyone there – the owners, the staff, the outsiders – have an agenda. Tragedy strikes and secrets are exposed!
The Midnight Feast was an action-packed, exciting book from the start! It alternated from the present time to pages from a journal of one of the weekend guests tied to Francesca from childhood.
Throw in lots of twists, turns, and secrets from everyone as well as a tie into the movie “The Birds” and you have an edge-of-your-seat thriller not to be missed!
Lucy Foley does it again!
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I was really excited to see Lucy Foley had a new book coming out. Tilhis book reminded me a lot of The Hunting Party. There were quite a few characters to keep track of like some of her other books. The story was ok for me but wasn't something that left me wanting more or anything.



Thanks to NetGallery and Willow Morrow, Edelweiss, and Lucy Foley for an e-copy of this arc

Publication date: June 18th, 2024
Page count: 368
Genre: domestic thriller
Setting: the manor
POV: multiple

My least favorite book by this author. Chaotic, with unnecessary themes and characters. Did not find engaging. Found it difficult to get through.

Thank you to author, publisher, NetGalley for advanced copy. This is an honest voluntary review.