A really good dark and twisty book. It kept me guessing through the book. I feel like this could be a movie. I could picture it so clearly through the whole book!

This is a locked room murder, and arson, mystery with secrets old and new. It took a couple chapters for me to get into it but once there, I just had to know where it was going.

I enjoy twists and a nothing-is-as-it-seems story and this has both in multiples. The characters each have their issues and questions abound as to who caused them and how. I love the setting and especially how local folklore is interwoven so perfectly.

Thank you very much to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the early e-book.

The Midnight Feast was such a twisted, suspenseful ride! I loved being able to piece together the puzzle of what happened the summer Sparrow and Frankie met and spent together at the Manor. Mysteries of the woods, the push and pull between locals and Frankie’s outsider wealthy family, manipulation…. I was kept on the edge of wanting more. The storytelling was vivid, and it was an emotional roller coaster.

Everyone has a past. Everyone has secrets. In this Midsommar-esque thriller, all the players from a past tragedy are back in place. And the town of Tome doesn’t trust the rich and privileged invading their space. The whispers about the vigilante Night Birds and the darkness of the forest make everyone uneasy.

Lucy Foley kept me on the edge of my seat with The Midnight Feast. The aspect of the local folklore was chilling and had my jaw dropping multiple times. I really enjoyed how the story was told from so many perspectives and included pieces of the past with a diary. The chapters were short and made it seem like each one had a cliffhanger. I HAD to keep reading.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I am a big fan of Lucy Foley and her newest book did not disappoint! This multi-POV mystery totally sucked me in and kept me guessing until the very end. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for their next mystery read.

The plot twists were so good and unexpected. The story reminded me of clue which is high praise. Love Lucy foley and this did not disappoint!

Rating: 3.25/5

I am one of the biggest Lucy Foley fans (that I know of), so when I was approved to read an advanced copy of her upcoming book coming out in June I was ecstatic. Foley's newest book is not like anything I've ever read from her before and yet it still seems vaguely familiar to her previous books. It opens up on The Manor which is a luxury hotel and spa experience marketed towards the wildly rich and famous. Sounds like a great vacation destination, right? Well, I hate to break it to you, the whole thing is burnt to the ground. In the pages that follow, a corrupt, twisted, and villainous mystery is unveiled to us. Who burnt down The Manor? Who's body is identified by the cliff's edge? And is there a larger, more evil power at fault? Now I will warn you, upon reading the premise of this book I was a bit wary as it was a bit "out there" for me. However, I feel like Foley doesn't overplay her hand here. She knows it's a bit strange, so she doesn't push the threshold of what her audience can take as normal versus "What the hell did I just read?". Well, perhaps the end is a bit odd for me, but I still found it to be a memorable ending filled with delightful twists and turns. With all this being said, I do wish the reveal of clues and such were spread a bit more evenly throughout the book. The beginning was a tad bit slow whereas the ending had me reeling and wishing I had a giant corkboard and miles of red yarn to map everything out. If you're looking to start reading a bit more this summer or just want something to keep you entertained at the beach, this book will definitely come in handy.

I love isolation thrillers. This one in particular is very reminiscent of that Netflix movie with Britney Snow called Truth or Die or something like that. The setting was immersive and the plot was interesting enough. However, there are too many characters and they were not totally flushed out and some of the plot choices didn’t make sense to me.

This book started off quite slow for me and I had some problems getting into it. But it picks up the pace quickly, and by the end, I couldn't flip the pages fast enough!! Dark pasts come back to haunt several characters. With some vigilante small town justice thrown in
A very good book!!

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC.

Finished this in less than 24 hours of getting approved for it...setting aside everything else I had to do.
Having read a few of the authos books before. I'm glad I didn't have many distractions. But even so, I did get a little lost in the beginning with the multiple POVs, timeline jumping and journal entries.
It didn't last. Everything starts to make more sense and come together as you continue on. Some thing I'd figured out, others I was surprised when the reveals happened.

I love the almost supernatural feel to the book with small, local beliefs and how they added to the atmosphere of the story.

This one for me was a win.

I really enjoyed this novel! It’s fast paced and told from multiple points of view. I liked the use of an old diary to narrate what happened in the past. Definitely a fun read for the summer.

This book had an interesting premise and took place in a beautiful setting overlooking the sea. However there were a few drawbacks for me, the biggest being the journal entries in between the action of the novel. In this particular book, combined with the plethora of characters to keep up with, it just made things extra confusing to me as a reader.

I received an advanced copy of this book from William Morrow via NetGalley.

From the outset, Francesca's retreat exudes an aura of mystery, with construction still underway and tensions simmering between the locals and the affluent guests. Yet, amidst the chaos, Francesca's past comes back to haunt her in the form of Bella, a guest harboring secrets that threaten to unravel everything Francesca has built.

The book unfolds through multiple perspectives, weaving together diary entries from 15 years prior with the present-day events. This multifaceted approach adds depth to the story, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they piece together the puzzle alongside the characters.

While the story is slow at first, once the diary entries come into play, the momentum builds, propelling readers into a gripping tale of suspense and intrigue. Foley's writing style captivates with its blend of suspenseful storytelling and cozy mystery elements, offering a compelling read that keeps you guessing until the very end.

Despite the abundance of characters and intertwining plotlines, Foley expertly navigates the narrative landscape, ensuring each thread contributes to the overarching mystery. While some twists may stretch believability, the overall narrative remains engaging and enthralling, delivering a satisfying blend of thrills and surprises.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of The Midnight Feast.

I so wanted to love this one! The Guest List is one of my favorite thrillers. I did not enjoy The Paris Apartment or this one either. With so many POV it’s hard to not only keep track of the story but to have real character development. The people in this story are so surface level that I didn’t care about any of them. The writing wasn’t different enough to distinguish each person either.

I did like the way Foley describes the setting and thought the fancy hotel/midnight feast was a clever idea. Not one I’d end up recommending.

I have been dying to read The Midnight Feast which is Lucy Foley’s latest thriller. Secrets, lies, murder - all of my favorite things in 1 book. This started out as a VERY SLOW burn for me and it is opening weekend at The Manor which is supposed to be a very luxury resort. The story was told in different POV’s and I found myself getting confused. This one was a bit of a let down for me but I will give it 3 stars. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early release in exchange for my honest review.

Took a minute to get "into" the story (felt a little disjointed at the beginning) but ended up really getting sucked in!

I liked the diary entries - thought that was a fun new spin on a thriller. The birds were a bit creepy (but end up getting tied in nicely!)

If you like thrillers, this is a good one to add to your list!

Lucy Fokey does it again! An unforgettable, un-put-downable thrilling book. Written from different perspectives, and timelines, it never gets confusing. Very sharp and enjoyable.

Fast-paced and gripping! I really enjoyed this overall. I loved the multiple POVs and multiple timelines. This was full of suspense and had me guessing until the very end. It's a classic whodunit; you know what happened, but not who it happened to, how, or when. I loved the non-linear plot and thought everything came together really well at the end. I felt like the ending was slightly anticlimactic; I just wanted a little more bang for all the buildup. I love Foley's writing. I've been looking forward to this, and it did not disappoint!

I've read Lucy Foley's other books and they've always been kinda "meh" for me, but I was hoping this one would be better. While she is the queen of multiple POV's, I think that's precisely my issue with her books. I've learned never to trust any of the characters in her books, so I just never really connect with the characters or care about them. This storyline didn't make a whole lot of sense to me either and I have more questions than answers. The journal entries were weird (no one writes journal entries by the hour) so that didn't work for me either. The Birds storyline was also just incredibly strange and I'm not sure why it was needed. While I got super interested in this book at around the 85% mark, it just didn't work for me at all because it was such a chore to get through. I know other readers are very loyal to Lucy Foley and may enjoy this book way more than I did, but it was a huge miss for me.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC!

It's opening weekend of The Manor, which is supposed to be a luxury resort. The resort is built where one of the characters grew up and everyone at the resort has an agenda. I loved the idea of the story and was expecting more. I found this one to be a bit of a slow start for me. Story was told from several POVs. I did like how she wove the journal entries from the past into the story. Read it if you like twists, folklore and some unforgettable characters. Thank you NetGalley & William Morrow for an ARC of this book.