Wealthy lifestyle influencer Francesca opens an exclusive resort on the Dorset coast, much to the dismay of the locals. Francesca, with her hypocritical ways, is a character you love to hate. The opening night ends in disaster after the past and present collide. Told through multiple perspectives with flashbacks, diary entries, and shocking twists, slowly unravelling shocking truth!

We have ordered this for the library, and I anticipate it will be popular with fans of Ruth Ware and Lisa Jewell.

Thank you to Harper Collins Publisher for allowing me to read The Midnight Fest by Lucy Foley. I have read another book by this author and was excited to read it. This book has numerous chapters about different characters their was also a summer journal that was in a different font and hard to read. The story was a fast read with numerous pov.

Thank you @netgalley and @williammorrowbooks for an advanced copy!

It's time for the summer thrillers! I gotta say - I don't ever want to go on vacation with Lucy Foley! 😂 Similar to The Guest List, The Midnight Feast also takes place at a hotel with a shady backstory. For some reason, The Guest List is one of those love/hate Reece picks. I enjoyed that one too.

If you love dual POV, past/present timelines, and a low burn reveal, this is definitely the thriller for you. A bit of it is a little over the top, but I still found myself thoroughly entertained and wanting to read more. I particuarly enjoyed the little twist revealed in the last couple of pages.

Bottom line: Enjoyable summer thriller for your pool bag.

While this book did start off slow it definitely didn’t finish that way. I will start off by saying I am not the biggest fan of books with alternating timelines. Everytime I get into the storyline of one timeline we jump and it’s very disorienting. We have a spooky manor that’s now a wellness retreat, lots of birds, and murder. What’s not to love? I definitely recommend you read this one. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for this ARC.

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The Midnight Feast🌟🌟🌟✨

It’s the opening weekend for the new luxury resort, The Manor, owned by Francesca Meadows. She and her husband, Owen, are determined to make sure everything goes perfectly. However, that is not the case, something horrible has happened and now there is a police investigation after finding a body on the property. What happened and who did it? A local, a staff member, or was it a guest?

This was a slow burn mystery/thriller. There’s a lot of characters and each chapter is from someone’s point of view. At first it can be a little hard to follow because of that and the past/present timeline. I found the diary entries interesting and it helps you piece together the puzzle. The folklore part was interesting as well. The story had a lot of twist and turns but ties together at the end. Overall, this one was just ok for me. It took awhile to get into the story as it was slow. I did like the last 25% of the book once the action picks up so that’s why I rated it a 3.5 stars.

This book will publish on June 18, 2024. If you like slow burn mystery/thrillers then give this one a try. Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for my advanced readers copy. This is my honest and voluntary opinion.

Lucy Foley's "The Midnight Feast" is a suspenseful thriller, atmospheric and rich in setting and characters. It is a locked-room mystery that is set in "The Manor", Francesca Meadow's new luxury hotel. The Manor, however, is surrounded by an eerie forest, one that holds many secrets. Whatever you do, do not upset the birds!

There is so much I enjoyed about this novel! I loved the premise and the folklore aspect incorporated within really captivated me. The setting was perfect for a story such as this, with Lucy Foley capturing the perfect atmosphere, and I loved the major contrast between The Manor and its surroundings. The characters all harbor secrets, and the flashbacks give insight as to what's going on and what led to that point. However, there were times when I didn't know what was going on. There are also several characters, past and present, and too many names to keep up with. Aside from that, this is a riveting book with a captivating storyline and wonderful story-telling! 4.5 stars

Thank you NetGallley, William Morrow, and Lucy Foley for this ARC!

Another excellent book!! Thanks for allowing me to read an advanced copy. I look forward to more from this author

I loved it. I enjoy Lucy Foley's work and this was another solid book from her. Well written, good characters, good pacing. I'm a fan.

I was so excited to receive an ARC of The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley because I loved The Guest List and I really enjoyed The Paris Apartment. Unfortunately, I did not feel the same about The Midnight Feast. There were too many characters to track in the present timeline, along with how they fit in the past (through one character's journal). The first half of the book just dragged for me; I appreciate a "slow burn" and suspense builder, but ultimately, I found myself bored at times and just wanted to know who the dead body was. The last 25% of the novel finally had some action, but the ending felt unbelievable and some of the twists didn't fit well. All in all, it was just okay. I prefer previous Foley novels instead.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Midnight Feast was different from the typical suspense/mystery books I have read in the past. It does jump from present to past with multiple characters which was initially confusing but once I got the hang of it, I was in for the ride. The setting was eerie and creepy. I liked the incorporation of folklore which I see some people complained about in their reviews but I felt it added that eerie element. I also enjoyed how things tied together in the end. There were more connections from past to present than what I was expecting. The Guest List is still my favorite by Lucy Foley but I liked this one too. I don't think it will leave a long lasting impression which is why I gave it 4 stars. I do look forward to the next Lucy Foley book.

The Midnight Feast by [Author's Name] is one of my favorite books by Lucy Foley. I loved the setting, the Manor, and the intriguing divide between the guests staying at the Manor and the locals. This novel gave me strong Midsommar and Saltburn vibes, blending eerie communal rituals with sharp social commentary.

This is a typical Lucy Foley novel. It’s a little out there in the thriller category, which is typical of this author’s other works. This one is written from the perspective of many different characters and was hard to follow at times. It reads slower than other thriller novels but is overall a good read. I liked it, but it wasn’t at the top of my tbr pile. If you like her other works, you’ll probably like this one too. It did very much have the movie "The Birds" vibe.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for letting me read this ARC!

For the opening weekend of The Manor, Francesca Meadows has curated an exquisite weekend itinerary sure to make it known as the most exclusive wellness hotel around. Little does she know many people from her past have also come and are intent on setting things right after an event that occurred on the property fifteen years ago changed the lives of so many.

There was so much potential with this storyline and it just fell short for me. The “twists” felt predictable and I didn’t feel invested in any of the characters (though many of them could be likable if they were written that way). It just felt like a chore to get through this one.

Thank you to William Morrow publishing and NetGalley for the advanced readers copy in exchange for my unbiased review!

MIDNIGHT FEAST, Lucy Foley

It is the opening weekend for the new exclusive luxury resort, The Manor, owned by Francesca Meadows and her architect husband, Owen Dacre, and they are determined to make sure everything goes perfectly. The opening chapter, however, reveals that something went horribly wrong and now the police are investigating a death.

The story is told from multiple perspectives as well as 3 different time lines: the time leading up to the inauguration’s Midnight Feast, right after it when a body is found, and a 15-year old diary. Although the frequent shifts between past/present/diary were at times challenging, the story develops with lots of twists and turns exposing lifelong secrets, keeping you engaged and curious. Lucy Foley is a master in misdirection!

Many thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow’s Press for the advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review!

I enjoyed reading The Guest List and The Hunting Party (in spite of the unlikable characters in both) and thought the premise of Foley's newest book sounded intriguing. A luxury resort is having its grand opening celebration. Most people are having a wonderful time, but many local residents resent the resort owner and what she has created. Some of the guests and employees may have a motive for being there other than enjoying the ocean views and curated food and drinks. There is a flash forward very early on in the book letting you know that all is not going to go as planned at the main event - the Midnight Feast.

This book was another one that was full of unlikable people. I was able to find a couple people to root for, but I wouldn't want to spend much time with most of them. One exception is resort employee Eddie, who I really liked throughout the book for his honesty and down-to-earth personality. The story is told in three timelines showing events leading up to the party, the aftermath, and journal entries from one of the characters written 15 years ago. The journal entries are an excellent way to show past events, but I kept getting confused about the sequence of events in the other timelines.

There were frequent mentions of local folklore throughout the book that added to the creepy, foreboding atmosphere, but was also confusing. However, I found it clever how some of the characters are slowly revealed to have unexpected connections. The way everything comes together for a fitting and surprising ending helps bump this book up to four stars.

I received an advance copy of this ebook at no cost from NetGalley and William Morrow Books. My review is voluntary and unbiased.

Thank you to William Morrow and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts. Unfortunately I have to DNF this at about 15%. The timeline and the point of view are all over the place. I cannot keep track of what is going on for the life of me. On top of that, I’m just not invested at all. The writing is meh and the plot makes no sense. This was my first book by Foley and I’m not sure I understand the hype.

I really loved this! It was fast paced and full of twists and turns! Truly hard to put down. I can’t wait to read more by this author!

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This book is a crazy ride. Multiple pov’s and every one of them has secrets. Up until the final moment I was not able to unravel the twists myself. Lucy foley does an amazing job at keeping you on your toes!

Confession: I did NOT expect to enjoy this book. I requested it out of curiosity, and promised myself I would promptly DNF it if I felt like it was going down the same path as The Paris Apartment, which I found to be a disappointment.

What I received instead was a juicy, secretive, simmering thriller perfect for summer. It has Foley’s trademark multiple-POVs that each brilliantly support the story. There’s plenty of backstory, which I love, that intertwines with present-day tension.

Summary: It’s the opening weekend of The Manor, a no-expenses-spared resort on the coast in Dorset. But what begins as an elegant summer celebration turns violent—by Sunday, a body has been discovered, a fire has ravaged, and a fifteen-year-old secret has come to light. 👀

It’s compulsively readable and has the kind of juicy drama you love to watch unfold. This makes for an excellent, slightly creepy thriller with some paranormal elements that makes for an excellent summer read.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

The book is overwhelming in the beginning because of how many different characters perspectives go back and forth. The writing for the journal was hard to read, but I recognize the intent is a teenager writing it.

With that said, the business of the book doesn't leave a lot of room for speculation and I quite enjoy that. It caught me from the beginning though there were times it slowed down for me.

Overall 4 stars. It was a good read. The ending did not surprise me but I'm happy with it. There were several twist that you may not catch along the way though.