ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

I’m a little backlogged with my ARC’s but working diligently to get caught up. It took me a while to get into this book as it has many different characters and is told from many points of views. Once I got the handle on all the characters, it flowed seamlessly and I needed to know what was going to happen next. There were twists and turns, some I saw coming and others that took me by surprise. I would recommend if you like psychological thrillers and mysteries!

The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley starts out a little slow,
But stick with it as the twists and turns of this book will keep you up late into the night.
How long can you hold on to a secret.
15 years?
Would you be able to do that?
Is there a dead body?
Of course there is… but you’ll never see the ending coming.
Be sure to pick this one up

I’m going to be totally honest, there was so much going on in this book (mostly in a good way) that even about ⅓ of the way in, I forgot it started with a dead body! The multi-POV was kind of interesting, but there were a few characters whose chapters I just didn’t like: Francesca is clearly written as satire but it was almost too much. Same for Owen– he was too obsessed with Francesca and it felt like just a trope for its own sake. With that being said, I appreciated that each character’s chapter did have a different vibe/voice to it. The ending was hairpin turn after hairpin turn– it’s definitely a book that I stayed up waaaaay too late reading so that I could finish it. The wrap up is a little outlandish, but the whole story was a little outlandish, so I didn’t mind.

I was so excited to read Lucy Foley's latest book "The Midnight Feast", but I am sad to say this book did not work at all for me. Foley usually starts her books off with a bang and pulls you in to the story, so much so that even if the middle part of the book lulls, you still was to perservere to find out what happens. This one, never hooked me in in fact at no point did I feel invested. Foley tried to distract me from the incredibly boring plot line by throwing numerous POVs, different time lines AND diary entries. There was just so much going on yet, absolutely nothing happened. As an American (Southern American at that) I found the language also incredibly frustrating. The Grand Father was called "Grandfa" I couldn't get over having to read that over and over. Francesca read like a character on "Absolutely Fabulous" so over the top 'darling this'...'darling that'. I cringed whenever her chapters rolled around. I could not tolerate her chapters, because also she was so "zen" and an utter idiot. Did she honestly not recognize her best friends from 15 years ago...? Lousy writing.
Foley also tried to throw in some folklore-I hate that-Birds Birds and more Birds.
I think she wanted has to be spooked by the setting, but it ended up just being another way for her to fill pages and have a whole bunch of nothing happened.
I had to force myself daily to pick this book up. The ending was also incredibly boring, I was not shocked and frankly I was just so glad the book was over I could care less.
Hard pass for me.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to review this advanced copy read. I was not influenced or paid in exchange for my honest thoughts.

I love the work of Lucy Foley and "The Midnight Feast" is no exception.
Well-paced and with many twists and turns, this multiple POVs book keeps you intrigued right until the end.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

Lucy Foley's latest thriller with Clue vibes is surely to satisfy fans! Pacing to keep you on the edge of your seat and leaving you to wonder, who did it!

While this isn’t her best, it’s certainly a fun read especially for summer. Foley knows how to set a stage so well, and I truly felt haunted by the resort on the cliffs. Would recommend this for beach bags!

Thank you for this ARC!

Unfortunately, I DNF about 60% in. I really struggled to enjoy this one and it’s definitely one of her weakest books

This is my first read by Lucy Foley. I've had a few of hers on my TBR for a while now. Unfortunately, it took me quite a while to get into this story. There was a lot going on in the book between the characters, setting, past/present, POV. I had a hard time keeping track of it all. I did find the last 25%(ish) of the book to really grip me though. I really didn't love any of the characters either - I didn't feel like I got to know them well enough.

Thank you to Netgalley, William Morrow and Lucy Foley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Lucy Foley can always be counted on for a fast-paced, tension-filled read, full of people (usually relatively-well-off people) behaving badly. "The Midnight Feast" falls right in line with the likes of "The Guest List" and "The Hunting Party," taking the off-the-beaten-path small town/village, filling it with city-slickers looking for a trendy experience, and bringing mayhem down upon them. With a cast of characters both lovable and distinctly hateable, an atmospheric setting, and a plot that deftly twists and turns like the back roads of the Dorset countryside, this was a book I didn't want to put down - and one which, at its conclusion, had me smirking with the utmost satisfaction. Another summer hit for Ms. Foley!

Lucy Foley has a knack for creating atmospheric, engaging thrillers that keep readers in suspense and provide twists and turns to keep them guessing along the way. The Midnight Feast takes place at a new all-inclusive resort called The Manor on its opening night. Though it is booked for the season with prestigious guests, the locals in town are not too keen on having it in their backyards. By the end of the opening night, there will be murder and mayhem.

I always enjoy Lucy Foley's books, and "The Midnight Feast" did not disappoint. Set at The Manor, a luxurious new resort, the story dives into a thrilling mystery on its opening night, filled with secrets and unexpected twists. Foley's writing is sharp and engaging, making it the perfect summer thriller. The amazing location adds to the intrigue, and I couldn't put it down. If you're a fan of well-crafted mysteries, this one is a must-read!

I’d put Lucy Foley's books right up there with Ruth Ware and Riley Sager. She knows how to write a thriller! Even though I'm not usually a fan of multiple POVs and jumping timelines, she pulls it off so well. It took me a few chapters to get into the rhythm, but I was hooked quickly, especially with that creepy prologue about a cult meeting in the woods. Just like in The Guest List, a dead body pops up early on, but we don’t find out who it is until nearly the end. Before that, we get all the juicy build-up and backstory on the characters.

The book is set during the opening weekend of The Manor, a fabulous resort on the Dorset coast. It’s supposed to be a time of celebration, but a betrayal from 15 years ago needs settling. I would've given the book five stars if the ending hadn't fallen a bit flat—I was expecting a huge twist like the one in The Paris Apartment. Still, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. If you’re into suspense, definitely check it out!

Wow!! What did I just read?! I couldn’t put this book down!! The whodunnit factor was well thought out and executed! The characters were well developed and I found myself staying up way past my bedtime to finish it. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this incredible book! I will definitely be sharing it with all of my fellow book lovers!

Review: This was one of my least favorites by Foley. I felt confused some of the time and the going back and forth between characters and timelines just confused me even more. I want to give this one another chance, so I will reread when I have caught up with some of my other books. She is still an auto buy author for me!

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!

Unfortunately, I DNF about 50% in. I really struggled to enjoy this one. I don't think the characters were meant to be "enjoyable" but I couldn't find anything redeemable about them to keep me going. The combination of abuse, violence and drugs did not make this feel like a "gothic thriller setting" that I had expected. There were also a lot more characters than I could keep track of especially with all the issues at hand. I do think fans of The Guest List may like this but the atmosphere didn't match what I wanted from this.

This was different than her other books. More of a supernatural feel. It goes back and forth between POVs and timelines and at first it was hard to remember the characters. But once I did, the book wasn’t intriguing and I read it quickly. I do think the end was a little rushed and I didn’t like it as much as her other books, but I still enjoyed it and Continue to recommend her as an author. More like 3.5 stars.

This was my first Lucy Foley book and wow, it did not disappoint!!

At first it took me awhile to warm up to so many POVs. I don't think I have read a book with this many in a hot minute, so it took some time. But-- the story and setting was so atmospheric that I just had to keep reading! It honestly read like a movie. It's definitely a great summertime read!! It will take you on the twistiest adventure ever, so buckle your seatbelts! We follow Francesca Meadows, who decides to revamp her old home into a luxurious resort. We'll also get to see Owen (her husband), Bella (the mystery guest) and Eddie (the kitchen help). Just when you think you know what's happening, you don't. This is what I really need in a mystery and Lucy Foley did not disappoint!

Thank you William Morrow and Netgalley for this arc!!

Not going to lie, this is my least favorite book of Lucy Foley. There were way too many povs and I didn't care for any of the characters. The twists weren't doing their job because I felt like I was pushing through too many loops in order to remember which character was which. Maybe it would be better as an audiobook?
Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for providing me with an arc of this book.

Lucy Foley’s latest book, The Midnight Feast, is a can’t-put-down psychological thriller. Told from multiple perspectives, Foley weaves a story told in the past and present.

The Manor, a resort for the wealthy, is set to open on the summer solstice. Guests wear linen and wreaths made of leaves, drinking excessively, while friends and enemies circulate among them, waiting for The Midnight Feast. But inside the forest, there are secrets, and the old wives tale of “The Birds” has the locals on edge.

Fast forward to the next day: guests are confused. A body is found. And the police try to piece together what happened the night before. Lucy Foley keeps you guessing until the very end: what exactly happened at the Midnight Feast?