"But under the burning midsummer sun, darkness stirs. Old friends and enemies circulate among the guests. Just outside the Manor’s immaculately kept grounds, an ancient forest bristles with secrets. And the Sunday morning of opening weekend, the local police are called. Something’s not right with the guests. There’s been a fire. A body’s been discovered."

Welcome to the Manor. Creepy, exclusive manor-turned-hotel in England; woods; and...gigantic birds? Sign me up. This is a novel about rich people and the things that they do with their money. Oh-and there's a body thrown in. Rich in atmosphere and gothic vibes, The Midnight Feast was enjoyable to read..

I think this will be the last Lucy Foley auto-read for me unfortunately. The plot was just so Slow and completely Predictable. The timeline alternates between way past, past, and present to keep things interesting, but the present narrative is a foreshadowing of what's to come. I just didn't love any of the characters either, I thought they were Dull, and not worth rooting for. I started reading this book when it came out, made it about 40% before I gave up, then listened to it on 1.75 speed as an audio just to say I finished it...

Lucy Foley’s latest book, The Midnight Feast, is a suspenseful read about secrets, revenge, and justice. Although I found it to have a bit of a slow start, it definitely picked up and it was intriguing to see how all the threads were woven together in the end.

Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for the complimentary digital review copy of this title.

This quick paced, mystery thriller was alot of fun to read. The story moved fast and kept leaving you with cliff hangers wanting to continue the story. The characters help drive the story forward and learning their past it makes you want to discover more about them.

The two things that didn’t work for me with this book was first there were some reveals that I felt happened too soon. Certain things should have been built up more. Secondly, this book felt very similar since I felt like it just followed the some exact rhythm and pattern of previous books by Foley.

All in all, I didn’t enjoy the book and even though I guessed the ending the book was still an enjoyable quick read. Thank you NetGalley for this free ARC of this book.

This book was told in multi POV, but it was done well. I liked the storyline as much as I liked The Guest List, and there were a few similarities even though the books were completely different stories. I grew up in a small town and the descriptions of the locals resonated with me and made the story very enjoyable. . This book kept me wanting more which is what I look for in a thriller. Lucy Foley is becoming a “must read” author for me.

The Manor is a luxurious new estate designed to be the ultimate getaway. However, during its opening weekend, dark secrets from the past begin to surface, leading to a fire and the shocking discovery of a dead body. The story is told through the perspectives of several key characters, including the founder of The Manor, her husband, a mystery guest, and members of the staff, each with their own hidden agendas and connections to a secret from fifteen years ago.
I really enjoyed this one! Lucy Foley is excellent at creating tension, and this book is no exception. The way she builds up the suspense, slowly revealing each character’s hidden past, kept me hooked from start to finish. It’s a suspenseful and atmospheric read. The twists are well-timed, and just when you think you have it all figured out, there’s another surprise.
If you’re a fan of mysteries with a rich, atmospheric setting and complex characters, this one’s for you!

My second favorite Lucy foley book!
This one was similar to the guest list due to the isolating nature of the island, but I don’t think they are that similar.

The twists and turns in this book were not entirely what I was expecting.

This book is the perfect book to read around fall because it’s way creepier than I expected AND as with Lucy Foley books always it was much darker than I originally anticipated.

I love it, she is fantastic at this genre and I love the British thriller vibe.

Lucy Foley is a must-buy for our library system. She reigns as the queen of the thriller, always topping our most-circulated lists and being a perennial book club favorite. I was initially skeptical at the direction she took with "The Midnight Feast," but by the end, I could not step away from the story.

Foley created characters so hateable, rich, privileged, and untouchable that the reader can't help but hope for their downfall. Combined with the eerie local legends surrounding a vigilante group and the creepy-as-it-is-posh setting, The Midnight Feast more than lived up to the hype. I was so invested in the storyline, eager to see some justice served, and satisfied by the last few chapters.

During the longest days of the year, the past comes to call among the tall trees of the English countryside. Fifteen years ago, a group of children covered up a terrible accident. Now, adults, one of the conspirators, Bella, is back where it all started, determined to bring a reckoning to the woman who started it all. They say no matter how far you run, the devil will have his due, and for privileged Francesca Meadows, consumed by the opening of a five star retreat, there might be hell to pay.

Speical thanks to William Morrow and to NetGalley for providing an Advanced Reader's Coy of The Midnight Feast in exchange for an unbiased review. This is the perfect book to ease you into the longer, darker days of fall.

I literally never turn down a Lucy foley read. It’s always a page turner and a solid read. You really don’t ever leave disappointed and this one is no different

Thanks, William Morrow, for the advanced review copy via NetGalley (Available now).

Francesca used family money to create an ultra-exclusive retreat for the uber-rich and connected, reinventing herself as a holistic influencer. The story opens as she and her gorgeous husband/architect prepare for the opening weekend and Midnight Feast at “The Manor.”

With three timelines and six points of view, this was complicated but well-executed:
(1) 15 years ago, told in journal entries,
(2) Building up to the midnight feast with some backstory about how the resort was built and is run, told by the owner, her husband, a member of staff, and a mystery guest
(3) The morning after the feast - when a dead body washes up on the shore, told by a local detective

I enjoyed the drama, the touch of “folk horror,” and loved rolling my eyes at Francesca’s new-agey influencer-woo-woo chatter. It reminded me of the Progressive insurance commercial with the influencer filming, “I’m here practicing gratitude and manifesting abundance.” (I'm tickled to see @ohiobookgirl saw that, too.)

Of note, while I read this as an e-book, I’ve heard the audiobook is excellent, with a full cast narrating all the players.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced reader copy.

I typically love Lucy Foley books but this one just didn't do it for me. I found the story super slow moving and kind of boring. I had a hard time following and keeping my attention focused. I won't say the ending was exactly predictable but I had hunches.

I'll always read Lucy Foley, but this was at the bottom of the list of her books for me.

First, my apologies for reading this after publication. I received an ARC copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. That said, THE MIDNIGHT FEAST absolutely captivated me from start to finish. The setting itself felt like a character—so rich in atmosphere and mood that it came to life on its own.

I loved the use of different perspectives throughout the novel. Lucy Foley skillfully used distinct writing styles to highlight each character's unique personality and background, making their voices feel authentic and varied. The time jumps tied the story together thoughtfully and were executed seamlessly, adding depth and layers to the unfolding mystery.

Overall, 5/5 stars. I’m eager to read more by Lucy Foley!

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I enjoyed the book, it was a little long with the multiple POV telling the story in their own words. Do not mess with the locals, they will hold a grudge against you for the rest of your life and Francesca found out the hard way.

Rich people in the countryside flashing their wealth by creating an ultra niche and unique hotel experience. If I were writing an article on The Manor I would most certainly mention things like Goop, microdosing, Midsommer chic, and people so vegan they have come full circle and now justify eating meat. It's where oil barons go to be closer to nature, and capitalists go to try something "local" and "farm-to-table." The kind of place that can spin anything into some sort of money making opportunity. The food tastes weird? No, it's supposed to taste that way because it's so natural. The bed sheets are scratchy? No, that is just the most luxurious and expensive linen in the world, only produced in one small Scandinavian town.

Everything is part of the plan. It is all by design. Right? That is, until it all becomes too much to explain away and "fix." Because when you have that much money, misfortune is a vocabulary word, not something that happens to you. Things don't happen TO people like that, it happens FOR them.

All of this seemed like the basis of an excellent mystery. It reminded me of Liane Moriarty's Nine Perfect Strangers. I was enthralled when I started it and things immediately took an interesting turn. But then everything seemed like it so obvious. The writing felt boring and static, the characters felt cookie cutter, and the mystery felt like hardly a much of a mystery. I am not sure if this is just a plateau for Author Lucy Foley but this is the second book in a row that I have not rated very highly and been unimpressed with. I just couldn't bring myself to rate it four stars. It felt forgettable, and that was a major bummer for me.

I've been a Lucy Foley fan since "The Guest List," so it's no surprise I also loved this one. From the beginning, I was intrigued by the local legend about "the birds" (and ended up freaking myself out about it while hiking around birds, lol). This complicated mystery unravels beautifully as we gather the pieces from each individual's story bit by bit through the multiple narrators. There are so many twists and turns, the reader is able to decipher and predict some, but Foley finds a way to surprise us with others.

This was a great mystery thriller. I like the short chapters and how each chapter is a different character from various backgrounds; it helps give a great perspective to the overall story. I also liked that I didn't have the story figured out, and there were some real surprises at the end. Having read both The Guest List and The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley before, I would rank this between the two of them. This will be great fun for fans of Lucy Foley's works!

The Past (2010) and Present come crashing together in this creepy, atmospheric thriller told from multiple points of view.
Francesca: The owner of The Manor, an upscale hotel and series of cabins.
Owen: Francesca’s architect husband.
Bella: The guest in cabin #11.
Eddie: A local, working at the hotel as a dishwasher and aspiring bartender.
Detective Walker: The police officer on the case.

I absolutely loved this, especially the creepy bird aspect. I thought the point of views were easy to keep track of and they came together seamlessly. The twists were a surprise, especially with Eddies mom. Highly recommended!

Thank you to William Morrow for the advanced copy.
Published June 18, 2024

This was much slower for me than a Lucy Foley novel typically is, despite the extremely short chapters. I think it took too long to get going and have any sort of idea where the story was going, or what was going on between all the characters. It did pick up a lot in the last 20% or so, and it had a satisfying ending!

I just could not get into this one! Too many characters and going back and forth with timelines. Maybe I’ll try another time!

This was my first book by this author and I’d say it’s definitely a fun spooky read for this fall season. The plot was good. Loved the atmosphere and the setting in the book. Definitely creepy. I gave it 4 stars