Lucy Foley books are auto read for me. I was so excited for her latest, because while they are thrillers they are never too scary for me. This one was just okay. I felt like the pacing was slower than her others and I was able to guess the twists pretty early on. I enjoyed the multiple POVs and how the timelines shifted to present day and the past. Overall enjoyable and great for a beach read.

3.5 stars, but rounding down to 3.

Thank you Netgalley & William Morrow for the advanced reader copy.

A truly captivating novel delves into the secrets of The Manor, a luxurious resort with a dark past. I will never turn down a chance to read a locked room murder mystery and of course it has to occur over opening weekend. An entertaining read to devour in one sitting.

I have read other Lucy Foley books and loved them! However, I was not as grabbed by this one. It starts slow, definitely a low burn thriller. It does pick up towards the end but I had a hard time keeping track of all the characters. The chapters were short but bounced between characters quickly making it hard to stay on the POV of who I was reading from.
It did pick up in the end and it started to go a lot quicker for me then. The ending was good and there were some good twists thrown in there as well. I was so excited for this release, it just sadly was not it for me.
Thank you NetGalley, William Morrow and the author for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Twisty, turny fun! Lucy Foley paints such a great picture for a mystery, and this one had me guessing until the very end! Thank you to NetGalley for the early copy!

Huge thanks to @williammorrow for the advanced digital and physical galley. THE MIDNIGHT FEAST is a fast-paced and entertaining whodunit mystery, perfect for your summer reading!

Secrets, lies, murder. Let the festivities begin…

It’s opening weekend at The Manor, a desirable luxury stay with an off-kilter aura and loads of secrets threatening to spill out. A hotel that opened for just one weekend (a startling record). This rapid whodunit is told from the POV of multiple characters and flips back and forth from opening weekend to decades before to set the story’s tone. Every character is suspicious, so trust no one.

I don’t typically read books like this one, but it was an enjoyable switch up and kept me engaged on my recent long flight. It’s certainly a juicy summer thriller to add to your list if you enjoy books like Foley’s “The Guest List” or Michaelides’ “The Fury.” It’s one of those books that keeps you on your toes and guessing about who’s behind the brisk unraveling of such a highly anticipated resort opening.

THE MIDNIGHT FEAST is out June 18!

This book was spooky, suspenseful, not sure if it was supernatural or not, but it was interesting! I found if very disturbing, sometimes confusing, and always mysterious. This book won't leave me soon! I recommend it to all those that want something very different! A great mystery.

The Manor is a new swanky hotel run by Francesca and her husband Owen and they are excited to welcome guests for opening weekend. But unrest from the local community given how the Manor have restricted access to the woods and the beach as well as stories about the Night Birds is causing strife and unrest for the staff and the guests. When a body is discovered on the cliffs Sunday morning along with a fire at The Manor the police are called. As they uncover what happened at The Manor that weekend, secrets that have been long buried are also uncovered.

I loved the character and how the chapters shared the perspectives of Francesca, Owen, Eddie, Bella and the police investigator. I didn't see a lot of the reveals coming in terms of how the characters pasts connected to the their present and how that was progressed throughout the story. Highly recommend this one, especially if you've never read anything by Lucy Foley before. Thank you to netgalley.come for giving me access to a digital copy to read!

Another thriller success for Lucy Foley, the 21st century queen of the closed door mystery. The Midnight Feast takes place at The Manor, an isolated, exclusive resort for the wealthy elite. It’s the venue’s opening night, and strange things are afoot. What results is an untangling of a decade’s worth of mysteries and secrets, and what might seem like a reckoning with nature.

Foley does the two things I personally she does best here: flips the narrative back and forth between several POVs, and incorporates the setting as a character in and of itself. The atmosphere of the Manor and its surrounding, spooky woods keep the reader as on edge as any other character in this novel, and truly creates a haunting ambiance and addictive story that’s hard to put down.

I’ve read two other Lucy Foley novels but this one is my favorite yet. I was gripped from the start wishing I could be as perfect and posh as Francesca or dating the handsome Owen.

I loved how you jumped back and forth from the various characters perspectives.

Hopefully this book gets made into a mini series for a tv show. I’m always a sucker for a good murder mystery.

Thanks net galley for this free book! For those not able to get it till it comes out I highly recommend it!

The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Pub Date: June 18, 2024

“Beware of the Birds.”

If you loved The Menu, then you’ll love The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley!

Lucy Foley is a master storyteller and The Midnight Feast proves it. Francesca Meadows restores her grandparents’ family home, The Manor, into a wellness boutique hotel even though the locals aren’t happy about outsiders. When weird things and a body are found on the property, some start to remember “the Birds” and the superstition surrounding them.

This is probably my favorite Lucy Foley book. From the different POVs to a twisted take on “The Teddy Bears’ Picnic”, I was on the edge of my seat! The characters are well developed and the rotating POVs keep you engaged. Each character has a secret that they desperately want to hide. As the drama unfolds, we start to learn why the characters want The Manor to either succeed or tragically fail. The diary entries were particularly interesting because they gave a unique and deeper perspective into the characters’ lives.

Once again, Lucy Foley has given us a marvelous thriller and I look forward to seeing what masterpiece she writes next!

Thank you to William Morrow Publishing, NetGalley, and Lucy Foley for this thrilling ARC!

WOW.... another hit for Lucy Foley. I could not put this book down. So many twists and turns. Loved every moment of it.

Thank you Net Galley and William Morrow for the opportunity to read this ARC!
This was my forst Lucy Foley book, and I was not disappointed. Told from multiple POV's with added journal entries thrown in, it keeps you interested.
The story follows multiple main characters as the we see the opening of wellness
boutique on an inheritance property.
The locals aren't exactly happy with the opening and strange things begin to happen. All kind of related to the old wives tales of "the birds"
I didn't know who the culprit was until the end when the story really starts to unfold. Overall a great first book by Lucy Foley!

HOLY. FREAKIN. COW!!!! I truly don’t understand how Lucy Foley writes mysteries like this TIME AFTER TIME!! I will not lie the first 40% of the book was slow however, I do feel like most of her books are because they need to be set up. I was also confused for most of the first half as to what was happening. BUT THAT LAST 50%?! My jaw stayed dropped!! So many twists that I was kicking myself in the butt for not seeing!! This one is probably my favorite by Lucy and I will be anxiously awaiting to read her next one!! The setting of this book just seemed so relaxing and dreamy and I loved it so much!

The suspense of it all; Lucy Foley has done it again! The Paris Apartment is one of my favorite mystery novels from 2022, so I always look forward to reading new works from her.

The Midnight Feast had many characters to follow along with, including 5 POV, which was a little unnerving at times. I did love the journal entries, which I felt was unique in a novel of this type, and the tension throughout kept me wanting to find out more.

Though I didn’t love this one as much as TPA, I enjoyed it and would recommend it to readers who love a good twisty suspense novel!

Thank you to Netgalley and William Morrow for the ARC of this novel; all opinions are my own.

Thank you NetGalley for the gifted ARC of Lucy Foley’s The Midnight Feast in exchange for my honest review. Lucy Foley’s books have always been page-turners for me, but The Midnight Feast had me struggling at first. But after a new chapters in, I was hooked. I adored the folklore and superstitions woven throughout the story making this thriller more spooky than her other books.

The Midnight Feast follows the points of view of 5 different characters. A new boutique hotel is opening near the Dorset coast and the locals are not happy. The police are soon called when a fire and body are found. An enjoyable read.

It's very rare that I rate a thriller 5 stars, but this one earns it. I absolutely loved the twists and honestly did not see them coming. My love for Lucy Foley books is alive and strong. Loved it. Highly recommend!

The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley

3.5⭐️ This book was a really good at the beginning and grabbed me. At the half way mark it started to drag on and on. It kind of went everywhere and nowhere and not fast. The last part was pretty good and the twist just kept coming. I really enjoyed the back story from 2009 that was presented in journal entries. The story is told from multiple POVs and jumps around in time. I did love the whole Midsommar vibe!!! Overall I liked it but “The Guest List” will always be my #1 of Foley’s novels.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and William Morrow for the gifted ARC. The Midnight Feast comes out on June 18, 2024.

Not my favorite from Lucy Foley sadly. I love a mysterious setting with a troubled past and the hint at something supernatural also piqued my interest. Unfortunately the story gets bogged down by too many characters, many of whom have assumed new identities and are all connected in ways that felt too coincidental.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC. This was my first Lucy Foley book and I enjoyed it. The different POV's and timelines kept you guessing. I definitely did not have it figured out completely. There were many twists and turns to keep you guessing.

The Midnight Feast
By Lucy Foley

Themes:
😈 Revenge
🤫 Old Secrets
👥️ Multiple Perspectives

Release Date: June 18th, 2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Lucy Foley’s "The Midnight Feast" started off slow for me. The first half felt drawn out, and I found myself struggling to stay engaged. However, once I reached the midway point, the pace picked up significantly. I began to get invested in each character's storyline, which made the read much more enjoyable.

I appreciated the short chapters and changing perspectives. They built tension and suspense effectively, keeping me on the edge of my seat. The characters became more interesting as their secrets and motives were revealed, adding depth to the plot.

Although the slow start was a challenge, I’m glad I stuck with it. "The Midnight Feast" turned into a gripping mystery that was ultimately worth the patience.

Thank you to @williammorrowbooks and @netgalley for the #ARC in exchange for an honest review!