It turns out that I've read this book before. It was Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Mortiarty and neither that book nor this book were good.

If you go into the woods today....
Francesca Meadows has turned her grandparents' coastal home into The Manor, the latest high-end destination hotel. It's opening weekend, and Francesca's vision, assisted by her architect husband's skills, has been realized and the hotel is fully booked. But the peaceful, well planned, elegant events of the weekend are disrupted by angry locals and someone from Francesca's past who has come to confront "Frankie" over something that happened 15 years ago. The story is told from multiple points of view and alternates between that summer 15 years ago and 3 days in the present, representing the day before, day-of, and day-after the big mid-summer celebration/midnight feast that Francesca has meticulously planned but goes wrong in many ways. Suspenseful and moody with some good twists.

This was a fun and fairly fast read with the short chapters. It's set up in typical Foley fashion, with multiple POVs and leading up to a death. But who is the victim and what happened at the Midnight Feast? The characters certainly all have secrets...

I really enjoyed the setting of the luxury holistic hotel with its crystals and treatments against the small town with strange folklore and struggling townspeople. The alternating points of view leading up to the death, as well as chapters after the feast and snippets of journals really keeps you turning the pages.

I think fans of Foley's other books will love this one, it's my favorite of hers yet.

3.5 ⭐️
Lucy Foley is always a go to author for me. So when I saw she was coming out with another book I was so excited to get my hands on it.

In typical Lucy fashion the multiple POVs of this book had me questioning everything. The summer journal alternate timeline thrown in this book also added another layer of excitement.

It definitely started off a bit slow but I'm glad I pushed through. The end had me shook and I loved the added folklore of the town! Added an extra bit of spookiness to the book. Had me trying to figure out if it was spirits or actual people behind the crimes.

A perfect summer mystery/thriller to add to your TBR

Thank you William Morrow and NetGalley for my digital ARC! Can't wait to get my physical copy to add to my shelf.

When a bougie wellness resort opens in an old historic manor, the locals are not happy about it. The proprietor is the granddaughter of the former owner who strives to put on a perfect outer appearance and is obsessed with her health. She has a dark past, which the reader learns about as the book unfolds. The story is told from multiple POVs, which initially confused me. Once I got about 1/3 into the book, the story started to find a groove. I couldn't help but make comparisons to Liane Moriarty's Nine Perfect Strangers although this was more of a mystery. I had never read any of Lucy Foley's books before, but this was just meh for me.

Thank you for the eARC!
Though I can’t say this was anything spectacular it had some fun twists! I wish there had been a little more well rounded ness of the characters and some more believability. But overall it was a fun read.

Great thriller and read! Multiple POVs, small town folklore, selfish rich people getting what they deserve, all around good fun.

⭐️ REVIEW ⭐️

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This is by far my favorite Lucy Foley read to date. I’ve read The Paris Apartment, but this one takes the cake.

I loved the setting of this book: The Manor, which draws you in and makes you want to consider booking a stay….until you learn more about the history of its occupants and visitors, the current mysteries, and secrets of the past.

Each character has a secret. A cold case from the past begs to be solved. A murder in the present dismantles the reputation of The Manor. Each character’s identity shifts or becomes clearer as connections are drawn. And in classic Lucy Foley fashion, the timelines blend - taking us on a mysterious journey through the far past, recent past, and present.

I would highly recommend this read! I feel so incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to read this one before pub day, and I’m excited to share my thoughts and discuss with others.

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Always expect the unexpected...especially if you're reading The Midnight Feast. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ While the first half of the book contained excellent detail/background, numerous character introductions (including multiple POVs), it was a little slow to start and there was a lot of information that was difficult to follow (including fictional folklore from the English countryside). However, that was not the problem for the last half of the book - I couldn't put it down! True to her nature, Lucy Foley has crafted a wonderful ending that will leave you guessing, especially with the numerous characters and viewpoints. If you liked The Paris Apartment or The Guest List, you'll enjoy this one too!

Thanks to NetGalley and the author for the advanced reader copy!

Absolutely amazing! This is one of the best thrillers I’ve read so far this year!

A whodunnit with short chapters, easy to follow multiple POV’s, I was absolutely hooked right at the beginning and couldn’t put this book down.

It was my first Lucy Foley book and now I have a new author to binge!

The past and present come together in this twisty thriller set in Southern England. Francesca Meadows has created an elite getaway on the site of her family property, but the locals are not happy about the changes. As the opening weekend gets underway, the property is visited by pranks that get increasingly violent and come to a head at the Summer Solstice party. The story is told through a number of viewpoints, including that of Francesca, a local bartender named Eddie, Francesca’s architect husband Owen, and hotel guest Bella. As the story flies back and forth, the reader learns how these seemingly disparate characters are connected to a summer 15 years ago that ended in tragedy.

This was an enjoyable thriller. There was not a huge amount of character development, but the plot was interesting enough that I was invested in solving the mystery. The atmosphere was shadowy and creepy, and the short chapters made it easy to keep flipping through the pages. While I wouldn’t put this at the top of my summer reads list, it was a fun and enjoyable read if you want a quick page-turner.

The Midnight Feast offers exactly what we’ve come to love from Lucy Foley - an atmospheric setting, short chapters of alternating perspectives, and juicy twists. It delivers on all accounts as we’re taken to The Manor, an exclusive resort, on opening weekend. The “birds” - myth turned possible reality - lurk in the woods, threatening to destroy all Francesca as built, as well as her past that must be confronted.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow.

Lucy Foley’s The Midnight Feast is an intricately woven tale of old secrets and hidden identities that kept me on my toes until the very end. This novel combines Foley’s signature knack for building tension with a fresh, tantalizing setting—a solstice party at a luxurious resort where the festivities take a deadly turn.
This book is my third read by Foley, and I am happy to say that the characters in The Midnight Feast are my favorites of hers. Each character had an interesting introduction, but seeing their personalities change and the darkness in each of them emerge as the weekend unfolded was enthralling. The diary entries that allow us to see Frankie and Bella as teenagers in contrast to their adult selves really upped the mystery for me, as I tried to piece together what happened between them and what they did in those woods.
While the plot kept me intrigued, I struggled with the pacing in the first half of the book. I’m all for a slow intro, especially for thrillers, but I had a hard time feeling connected to the story. As much as I liked all the character storylines, I felt the pacing and plot suffered due to the momentous task of developing so many characters. Additionally, the supernatural element of the book was fascinating but became a little muddy at the end. I almost wished she had gone full demonic bird hybrids with it.
Overall, The Midnight Feast is a deliciously dark and compelling mystery that showcases Lucy Foley’s talent for crafting intricate, character-driven stories. Fans of her previous works will undoubtedly enjoy this latest offering, and new readers will find themselves quickly drawn into a web of deadly secrets of the filthy rich.

This is Lucy Foley at her absolute finest! With Midsommar vibes and her traditional shifting POV (with less characters than usual, yay!) this is an ABSOLUTE THRILL!

This was on par for a Lucy Foley book. Shes not my favorite, but it’s a clean story with good twist and a satisfying punch at the end.

I am a sucker for a locker room mystery & I have enjoyed all of Lucy Foley’s books. I didn't know what to expect in this story, I went in blind and I loved it!
I also really enjoyed the multiple point of view, it made the mystery that much more interesting and kept me guessing throughout.

Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
Rating: 4.5 stars
Pub date: 6/18

Thank you so much to William Morrow for sending me an advanced copy!

The opening of The Manor brings guests from all over the world to see what the new luxury resort has to offer. But a big secret from fifteen years ago threatens to unravel everything in this new locked-room mystery by Lucy Foley.

I love that for the first half of this book, I had no idea what was going to happen. And even after that, none of my guesses were correct. The best part of reading a thriller for me is being completely wrong the entire time, and that was the case with this one.

Foley's skillful storytelling is evident in how she builds up the eerie atmosphere that creates a sense of foreboding. The plot is perfectly paced and kept me on the edge of my seat as old friends and enemies navigate the twists and turns of the present and their past.

The use of multiple POVs and first-person narration brings Foley’s complex characters to life. Each character, from the founder to the kitchen help, is developed with rich backstories and hidden motives. The dual timelines are woven together seamlessly, and each twist in the story is surprising and satisfying, leading to the perfect ending.

The short chapters and folklore elements added to the book's addictive quality, making it hard to put down. Foley's ability to blend a psychological thriller with a touch of horror offers readers a unique and chilling experience.

Overall, "Midnight Feast" is a riveting read that kept me guessing until the very end. With its atmospheric setting, dynamic characters, and suspenseful plot, it's a must-read for fans of the genre.

The Manor is a resort for the ultra wealthy settled on a sea side cliff. Below the cliff local fisherman have found a body and see smoke rising from the direction of The Manor. They had just had their grand opening celebration where the drinks were flowing and so were the accusations. The history of the manor is drenched in tales of creatures haunting the forest but sometimes it’s the humans you should be more afraid of. Told in dualing timelines, this book follows the past and present of this hauntingly beautiful place.

The atmosphere this story created was beautiful and mesmerizing in my mind. I loved the multiple POV’s and timelines that put the story all together. Lucy always seems to have such original plots that draw me in!

◽️The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley

Pub Date: June 18th, 2024

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Thank you to @netgalley and @williammorrowbooks for the ARC.

Ya’ll I was so hyped when I got approved for the ARC of this book! I have read every Lucy Foley book and I love the Agatha Christie-like vibes that she always seems to bring.

This book was so fast-paced, and I loved the setting, a secluded island with a very stark element of differing classes.

They were a couple of really great twists, but I would have loved to more about the origin of The Birds, and I’m still unclear if there was a supernatural element to things or not.

This kind of setting makes me CRAVE a mini-series. It would be so beautiful to watch play out.

Read if you like
-Multiple timelines and POVs
-Agatha Christie
-Settings that act as another character
-To Eat the rich ◽️

This one was a bit of a slow start for me and honestly I have a hard time getting into. It definitely picks up towards the end and had a couple good parts but overall it was just an ok read for me. I felt it didn’t answer some much needed questions like “What’s the Birds legend? And why the Midnight feast” just wanted some backstory to the reasons. I just think it was for me. Overall a ok read.