Really did not enjoy this. I was sorely disappointed because I am a big fan of Lucy Foley's other work. This story did not grab me, was so confusing to follow with all of the different timelines, and I was ultimately unable to finish the book. Thank you to NetGalley, Lucy Foley, and William Morrow for the ARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick.

Thank you to NetGalley for the chance to read an early copy of this book. Book was fine, really good if you like the genre! I would read more from this author.

This is the 4th book I've read from Lucy Foley and it feels exactly like all her others. The format with the multiple POVs, slow build mystery, back and forth between the past and present and a few surprising twists and turns is starting to feel a little overplayed. I enjoyed this enough to finish and I was interested in certain parts, but it didn't do anything different to be unique or special from the others.

I’m a little conflicted whether I loved or hated this, but I think I’m going with loved. It took me a little bit to get into the story, but once I got into it I was in. I enjoyed the multiple POVs and glimpses into the past by journal entries. This was filled with murder and plenty of secrets and lies with a mysterious and suspenseful gothic atmosphere. All in all, this is a great read that I would recommend.

I like every Lucy Foley book. She can really weave a "locked room" style mystery with an interesting setting and a large cast. If you like her others this will be a hit.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book was so creepy and I loved how the creep factor added so much to the overall thrill of the book. I really liked all the multiple points of view in the book and how all the characters were interconnected and how these connections were revealed throughout the book. The book seemed to contain multiple mysteries and that added a lot to the story as a whole. I was very impressed and satisfied with this reading experience.

DNF. This book had a lot of hype but lacked the elements to suck me in within the first few chapters. I’ve made a promise to myself to put down books that aren’t doing it for me without guilt, so, unfortunately, this was one of them!

This mystery was interesting but didn’t grip me and I ended up taking a break in the middle. However, I did like the little twists at the end, small “ahh” moments that weren’t outrageously shocking but definitely make you think. You hated the characters you were supposed to hate and the good guys won in the (unexpected) end. Compared to other books by this author, I liked this better than the Paris Apartment, but not as much as I liked The Guest List and the suspense and drama it brought.

Too many plot lines, point of views, and timelines. I found myself checking out on multiple occasions. Didn’t enjoy the characters either. I had such high hopes for this but left feeling a bit disappointed.

THE MIDNIGHT FEAST by Lucy Foley (The Guest List and The Paris Apartment) is a complicated puzzle with events spanning several years. Francesca (Frankie) Meadows and her architect husband Owen Dacre have recently renovated The Manor and are throwing an opening weekend extravaganza for pampered, privileged guests. All is not quite what it seems in this "horror adjacent" (per Booklist) and "grisly treat" (per Publishers Weekly) tale, however. The innuendo and strangeness in this mystery certainly kept me up at night, as multiple narrators provide plenty of motives for the death and destruction Foley describes. Time shifts add to the uneasy mix of secrets and lies in what NPR calls "an absolute bonkers delight" THE MIDNIGHT FEAST was a LibraryReads Hall of Fame selection for June 2024.

Thank you for the ARC !
I enjoyed this book and all the others this author has written .
It was a little hard to get into the story at first but if you stick with it , it’s worth it!

This book was such a ride! It’s got that signature Lucy Foley vibe—suspenseful, moody, and full of twists that keep you guessing until the very end. The atmosphere is so rich, it feels like you’re right there in the middle of all the drama, which makes it impossible to put down.

The characters are messy and complicated (in the best way), and everyone’s hiding something, which adds so much tension. You’re constantly wondering who’s telling the truth and what’s about to unravel next. The pacing is spot-on, with just enough breadcrumbs to keep you hooked without giving too much away.

If you love a good mystery with a side of drama and unexpected turns, this one totally delivers. It’s like a delicious midnight snack for your brain—dark, satisfying, and a little indulgent.

The book features a large cast of characters, each with a distinctive voice and crucial role in the narrative. Bella's journal entries provide a deeper understanding of some characters from their youth, highlighting how some people never change but only become better at hiding their true nature. The villain in this tale is particularly captivating, exuding a sense of entitlement and delusion that makes for compelling reading.
The story unfolds with numerous mysterious layers, some predictable but many surprising, leading to great twists and a satisfying ending. The small-town vibes and subtle supernatural undertones enhance the sense of unease that pervades the novel. Foley's writing is both atmospheric and character-driven, making every moment of the book engaging.

Usually a fan of Lucy Foley and have enjoyed many of her previous books, but this thriller missed a lot of the thrill.

The multi-pov felt choppy and messy. The first half of this book felt like the longest exposition ever written. Unfortunately, this one was a miss for me. I highly recommend the authors previous works however.

This just wasn’t it for me. I was not able to get invested in the characters, and the plot felt a little choppy and far fetched.

Definitely have mixed feelings on this one! A very entertaining read but also didn’t have the same anticipation as “the guest list” for me. Will definitely be reading anything Lucy writes in the future!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. I'm sure this is a case of "it's me, not you", but this one was a DNF for me. I really tried to get drawn into the story, but after 20% I was more than lost about the characters and setting so I decided to put this one down.

Lucy doesn’t miss and this was just another banger. I was guessing the whole time and honestly that last twist gave me whiplash! Definitely pick up in you like locked room thrillers

I was hooked to The Midnight Feast from the beginning. Through the multiple POVs the reader learns that everyone is connected to The Manor via their past. But that past has more to reveal as all the twists and turns come to light.

I want to thank William Morrow & Netgalley for an ARC of this book.