Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for allowing me to read an advanced e-copy of this book by Lucy Foley! The book centers around opening night at The Manor, a large manor turned hotel where only the very rich can afford to stay. The owner, Francesca Meadows recently inherited the property and wants everything to be just right for the opening night. The book is told from both the past and present perspective of Francesca, Owen (Francesca’s husband), Eddie, a local who now works at The Manor, and Bella. While the past is buried, it comes back to haunt Francesca and the truth is revealed. This is a must read that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Not my favorite Lucy Foley book. The premise was interesting and the claustrophobic atmosphere was well done but the perspectives were a bit scattered and hard to follow. Just ok

This was a pretty meh thriller. I appreciated the attempts at atmosphere and the claustrophobic small-town setting. There were a few too many perspectives to get any real character development. I didn't find myself eager to keep reading or to find out what the climax would be, and I feel like that's the main indicator of a good thriller.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. I purchased for my library and shared thoroughly as usual.

This one ultimately wasn't my favorite, but is still a perfectly fun thriller for those who enjoy Lucy Foley's other works. For me, this read too much like her earlier work, The Guest List. Ultimately, for me, Lucy Foley's work is a little too scattered, with too many for me to really connect or buy into any one of them. That said, if you enjoyed her other work, you will also enjoy this. It's an enjoyable read even if it's not necessarily unique, and I'm sure this will be a popular title.

3 stars

It took me far longer than normal to finish this book. Normally it's like 2-4 days to read a book this length and this took me 11. I kept starting/stopping and if I was a person who DNF books, I probably would've, but I don't, so I finished it.

It's not a terrible story and ultimately I appreciated the way everything tied together in the end, but in true Lucy Foley fashion, there were too many characters and too many tries to make the reader think one thing and have it turn out to be the other. All the twists fell a little flat for me. Nothing really wowed me on this book. The whole journal thing was okay. It was a good way to get the past across to the reader, but the way it was written wasn't like a journal. It was written like part of the normal story. No quotation marks, but full on he said, she said kind of stuff. Also, the changing from first person to third really jarred me a lot during this book. I don't think I've ever really noticed if a book was first or third person before, but the bouncing back and forth of it apparently was too much for my little brain to handle.

I basically kept reading to make sure that Frankie got what was coming to her because while she was the worst character in this story, she was also the best (I think). I love characters like her who are all full of themselves and completely delusional that they've lost sight of reality. The ones who think they're smarter than everyone else when they're really just average. In the Frankie aspect, Foley didn't disappoint.

Thank you, NetGalley and William Morrow for the ebook.

This is the first book I've read by this author and I thought it was well done. I switched between the audiobook and ebook and I definitely need to do a reread asap! I didn't connect with the book at the start but I kept going and it grew on me. I think my issue was with the writing style and all of the characters. But that was a me thing and not an everyone thing. I don't want to give too much away due to spoilers. However, just know that I'd recommend it! It had a great setting and felt very atmospheric.

Ms. Foley's new book is a definite 5 star read. She is one of my favorites and this book was not an exception!

I just don't think I connect with Lucy Foley's books. They somehow read the same to me. I enjoyed The Hunting Party, the first of her books I read, and then I liked but was a little confused by the similarity of The Guest List. Does the Midnight Feast somehow feel precisely like the other two? I guess it is good to find a formula that works for you, but this just feels like a bridge too far.

Had to wait for print copy to read instead of digital version. Will update review upon completion. Thoughts coming soon!!!

Lucy Foley does it again! I loved this book, flew through it. Would highly recommend to anyone who loves her previous books!

Thank you to the author, NetGalley and William Morrow for providing a copy to review.

This was set in the summer but would make a great spooky October read! Loved the birds aspect. It felt too similar to The Club by another author for the true shock effect but I will still read and enjoy anything Lucy Foley writes.

I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect from The Midnight Feast - this is only my second Lucy Foley read, and I was really disappointed by The Paris Apartment so I was careful not to have high hopes for this one. However, I thoroughly enjoyed this read! Though the first half of the plot seems to progress slowly, the diary entries kept my interest piqued and had me wanting to keep reading. I really enjoyed the interwoven local folklore pertaining to the Birds - this was an element I hadn’t quite seen in other thrillers and I appreciated the nuance and interest it brought to the novel. I also really appreciated the discourse of class differences, the commodification of green spaces by the gentrifying rich, and the local people’s fight for access to the public spaces that have long belonged to them. This is an issue near and dear to me as someone who lives in NYC and I appreciated the perspective!

Thank you Netgalley and William Morrow for this ARC! Definitely recommend this to thriller lovers!

Thank you William Morrow, #partner, for the finished copy of The Midnight Feast in exchange for my honest review.

I am a big fan of Lucy Foley’s books! I love the way she writes and know that I can always count on an atmospheric, twisty read and this one absolutely delivered with that on all counts!

This is another fantastic locked-room mystery with a creepy, isolated location. Lucy Foley is definitely one I can count on when it comes to this trope – she’s done it before and but each time she does it, it’s different and it’s done well. In this book, we have a retreat of sorts where you needed to be approved in order to stay and of course things don’t quite go to plan on opening weekend.

There is so much dysfunction amongst the characters and I could not get enough of it! There is history here amongst them, some of which we learn from diary entries of the past which I found to be such a clever way of filling in some backstory. The secrets that these characters had kept me flipping the pages to see what was going to happen in the present, especially when things start going awry.

With short chapters, multiple points of view and plenty of twists and a dark undertone, this would be a great book to add to your fall reading list if you haven’t read it yet.

This book had a bit of a slow start but....this was wildly-engaging and non-stop entertainment after I gave it a couple chapters. There's no lulls ever in the forward progression of the narrative and mystery of The Manor. The conclusion was exciting and included more than one jaw-dropping moment. I really enjoyed the journal entries as a different format and to exemplify the differences in time.

I've loved the other books I read by Lucy Foley and am so bummed that this one just did not work out for me. I had to start it three or four times because I just couldn't get into the story, and then when I finally did, I lost myself again around the half point mark due to just not being very invested. I'm not sure why this didn't work - the setting, the premise, everything seemed to align with my tastes, but I just struggled to force my way to finishing this one, unfortunately.

he Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley is a captivating and atmospheric mystery that keeps you guessing from start to finish. From my perspective, Foley's writing is sharp and evocative, effectively setting the scene and drawing readers into the intrigue surrounding the story. The characters are intricately developed, each with their own secrets and motivations, making the unfolding drama all the more engaging.

I appreciated the way Foley skillfully weaves together suspense and character dynamics, creating a sense of tension that builds steadily throughout the narrative. The pacing is well-balanced, allowing for moments of reflection amid the rising stakes. However, there were times when the plot twists felt a bit predictable, which slightly diminished the impact of some revelations.

Overall, The Midnight Feast is a delightful read that blends mystery with rich characterization and a compelling setting. It left me eager to unravel the secrets alongside the characters, making it a great choice for fans of suspenseful tales that explore the complexities of human relationships. Foley's knack for creating tension and intrigue makes this book an enjoyable and immersive experience.

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.