Okay wow, I so enjoyed this! I did not know going into this it would be a 5 star read for me but it totally was. The story has dual timelines between the past and present revolving around multiple main characters at the Manor they are staying / working at. I could not turn the pages fast enough to find out what the secret was and what had happened. I usually think books like this have an ending that falls flat but not in this case. I think it wrapped up and ended perfectly.

Thank you netgalley for the ARC!

3/5 stars; this book was somewhat of a thriller/mystery and had twists and turns, but never fully captured my attention. I usually love Foley’s work, but this novel fell flat. The story line had A LOT of build up for some kind of ‘demonic/sinister event’ and in the end felt a bit lacking. Some of the twists made sense, but still didn’t finish the way I was hoping. The ending was almost too perfect for a mystery/thriller novel. I’ll continue to read Lucy Foley novels, but this one just didn’t do it for me.

The Midnight Feast started slow for me but by the end I raced to finish it. I will admit that this is not my standard genre of books- I tend to lean more towards romance and happy endings. So it was a fun departure to read something new and different!

The book takes place at the Manor. Francesca Woodland had inherited it from her grandparents and with the help of her architect husband Owen, had recently converted it into a luxury wellness retreat center. Opening weekend has arrived and the characters assembled to celebrate the solstice. The story moves back and forth between the present and the past- 15 years ago- and what happens in both timeframes unfolds throughout the book.

There are many characters to keep track of and many in the present day are not whom they seem to be. By the end, we learn what happened at the Manor all those years ago, who survived the present day weekend, and how it all connects. The author did a great job weaving that all together and I’m glad I experienced this book. But now back to my happy ever after titles until the next departure!

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy. And thank you to Lucy Foley for writing such an intriguing book!

Honestly, I don't think this was for me. I do really enjoy Foley's work, so I will be reading more from them, but I just had a really hard time getting into this!

This will undoubtedly appeal to the many Lucy Foley fans out there, but I personally found the storytelling to be a bit tedious and there were a few too many points of view, narrative formats, and flashbacks to various time periods for me to really connect with this one.

not my favorite thriller, it is very twisty and interesting but it didn't hooked me in, i had trouble connecting with the characters and that make it hard for me to truly enjoy it, i did enjoyed the main plot and turns and twists and I'm excited to discover more books from these writer, enjoyed the book overall, but for the lack of connection with the characters its not a favorite

I really enjoyed this book! I liked the cultish murder mystery vibes and the secluded setting. There were good reveals throughout and I hadn’t guessed any of them. I liked the unreliable characters. I didn’t know who to trust, as they all had something to hide. The ending wasn’t super shocking, but I did like all the little reveals.

“Midnight Feast” by Lucy Foley
This book had a slow build, however I did continue to read as I’ve enjoyed a couple of author’s previous books. The story had page turning moments and twist and turns that I enjoy. One aspects of the story I didn’t care for was the introduction of the birds. I will continue to read her books as this may just be one that didn’t hit right for me.

This was my first Lucy Foley book. I was very excited to read her work after hearing so many good things. This book was interesting but didn’t seem to keep me intrigued throughout the entire
book. I was surprised finding out I was wrong in guessing the ending. I will definitely be reading her other books.

Loved, loved The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley . As with all her books, Ms. Foley gives us well-defined characters with long histories, conflicts and back stories. And as usual, there are many surprises and a most amazing ending. When a group of teenagers from the town of Tome are thrown together again at the opening of The Manor, everyone is there for their own personal reasons. Soon old problems begin to arise. They have issues that they have carried for years, and each one tries in their own way to resolve the issues. The town is steep in old superstitions, folklore, and jealousy. When a dead body is discovered (a possible murder), you have an exceptional story. I very much enjoyed this book. Lucy Foley never fails to tell a remarkable story.

read if you like:
🏃 quick reads
🧚 whimsical settings and mysteries
🕵🏻 whodunnit
🦹 myths & legends

summary:
So excited to get an ARC of Lucy Foley’s newest book, THE MIDNIGHT FEAST, which comes out June 18! This book is about the opening weekend of the Manor, a grand hotel built to perfection with an infinity pool, a homeopathic spa, and everything a guest could ever want or need. We follow the story from the POV’s of Francesca, the owner, her husband Owen, a dishwasher Eddie and Bella, a hotel guest with a hidden agenda. Cutting back and forth between the start of the weekend and Sunday morning, where the police are called in to investigate a fire and a death, we learn what happened that opening weekend, and how the secrets of both the staff and the guests led to its downfall.

This story is FULL of mysteries and details, in a way that keeps you pulled in from the first page until the end. We learn so much about the characters and their backstories through their chapters, and I couldn’t help but love Eddie, the young dishwasher looking to keep his family’s head above water. Their stories are fascinating, and through them we learn of a web of secrets and lies stemming back fifteen years, and how they all got there. I loved the setting too — a mysterious forest in the middle of nowhere, hiding its own secrets amid the hotel’s grounds. The author paints such a clear picture of the details of the weekend, so much so you can almost feel like one of the guests. My only complaint is that the character’s backstories can be a bit hard to follow and keep track of, but if you’re able to, every detail gets addressed by the end. I did love though the complexity of this story and how it wraps up in a satisfying way.

For anyone who loves a thriller crossed with a little fantasy, this book is for YOU.

I was drawn to the premise of this book, as it promised to be thrilling and entertaining! Seeing as it was my first Lucy Foley book, I was excited to see what her story telling and multiple POVs was like. There were a lot of different nuances and plot lines that made the story feel engaging. I enjoyed that there was an additional POV for after the solstice.

While I think the premise was interesting, I feel like the book fell flat for me. There were a lot of characters to keep track of, and the multiple POVs made it difficult for me to stay engaged while reading. The diary entries were a nice twist and it was interesting to see how it was woven into the story itself. After finishing the book, I do understand why she structured it the way she did.

Despite not loving this book as much, I am still curious about what her other books are like, especially since I have heard such good things. If you enjoy multiple POVs and thrillers, this is the perfect book for you!

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for sending be a digital review copy in exchange for an honest review!

I’m not sure what happened, the first two Lucy Foley books I read were 5 stars. The last two were 1 stars - did not finish. I really didn’t know what I was getting into with this one but it was definitely not my taste.

I received an advanced copy from netgalley in exchange for a review and opinion are my own.

This was a fun one!

Lucy Foley once again delivers a great mystery that turns so many times that even if you get one or two plots figured out there’s still going to be a few you never saw coming. I really loved the sort of magical/supernatural element of this one.

Thank you Willow Marrow and NetGalley for the ARC of this one!

I was really excited to receive this ARC from NetGalley, but unfortunately this book wasn’t for me. I really wanted to like this book, but the storyline and pacing was a bit slow. The book switches through several different time periods and multiple POV’s. It’s a bit to keep track of. I won’t stop reading Lucy Foley books, as I generally like the stories she weaves and her writing style. I wish I would’ve liked this one more.

Thank you NetGalley for the pre-release of The Midnight Feast.

After reading some of Lucy Foley’s other novels, I was really excited to read her newest. Sadly, the story line, time jumps, and switching characters were really tough to follow and lacked the suspense to draw me in.

What a fun ride!

If you could stop someone from doing something or if you could right a wrong later in life, would you?

This one kept you on your toes and paying extra close attention!

This was a non-stop, multi-pov, non-linear story that wove quite a tale. It was so interesting to have things slowly revealed by different people so you could see the different ways that things unfolded and were perceived. It really also helped you understand the mindsets of each of the characters and see their true motivations.

It had a slow start and really ramped up towards the middle-end. Without any spoilers, this was quite a fun one and, with short chapters, it’s so easy to say just one more.

Thank you so much to the author, Lucy Foley, William Morrow and NetGalley for the eARC of The Midnight Feast!

<b>3.25 stars (really specific rating!) because it wasn’t quite a 3.5 but was better than a 3 star</b>

Lucy Foley has been hit or miss for me. I really enjoyed <i>The Paris Apartment</i> but <i>The Hunting Party</i> I didn’t like at all and <i>The Guest List</i> I thought was okay.

Anyway, this book follows the opening weekend of a luxury hotel juxtaposed with with happened in the area years previously.

My biggest criticism of this book is definitely the slow pacing and lack of thrills. By nature, a thriller should have thrilling moments and excitement, but the pacing of this was rather slow and it didn’t have that sense of urgency that most thrillers have.

I did find the story to be interesting, and I liked seeing the present and past storylines come together. I also thought the book was well written. I just would have liked some more tension. I did find some of the twists to be unexpected which made for an enjoyable read.

While not a favorite thriller of mine, it was still an interesting read with plenty of twists and turns.

The last half of the Midnight Feast had so many fantastic twists. Intertwining multiple points of views and two time lines made this a quick read. I enjoyed the short chapters and the constant guessing. While I thought I had it all figured out, I was happily surprised that I didn’t.

This may be my favorite Lucy Foley book. I just felt more of a connection to the characters and the murder setting was really intriguing. I think some of her past books have no good characters to root for which made it hard for me to fully immerse myself in the story. This book had characters who were complex, but not particularly evil. I liked the spiritual wellness resort setting and thought it was a unique perspective on the negatives of classism. I thought the ending was stratifying, if not a bit anti climatic but I feel that way about most mysteries. I docked a star because while I enjoyed it, it did have some minor issues in terms of plot holes and rushed pacing. But overall, very enjoyable and a fast read!