Another excellent book by Lucy Foley based in an upmarket wellness centre. The main characters are not what they seem and linked to secrets in the past. An absolute page turner.

This is the first novel that I have read by Lucy Foley and I wasn't disappointed.
The story is told from several points of view and over two timelines.
In the earlier timeline Francesca Woodland (Frankie) lives in luxury at Tome manor on the Dorset coast, Frankie invites local children to play with her in the spacious grounds and the ancient woodlands.
Fifteen years later is where the story begins and a slightly eccentric Francesca is overseeing the opening of the luxury Tome Manor Wellness Centre where the guests reside in seaside cottages or woodland cabins, the tree houses have yet to be built, everything is organic and spiritual, albeit that the Manor Mule cocktail includes a dash of CBD oil.
The centre has been designed and built by Francesca's husband, up and coming architect, Owen Dacre .......but all is not as it seems with Mr. Dacre.
The manor is surrounded by ancient woodlands, woodlands that hold secrets and give off evil vibes.
Bella is sent an invitation to the opening, she doesn't know who sent it and she doesn't know why, she knows that the week will end in the solstice celebrations..
The past and the present are intrinsically entwined, strange happenings begin to occur, bodies turn up, are the murders connected, have they anything to do with the old wives tales, tales about the birds.........you mustn't upset the birds.
This story draws you in, it has a large cast of fascinating characters that keep you guessing to the end.
Thank you Net Gallery for my ARC, my review is voluntary.

Wasn’t too sure about this one but glad I persevered. Perhaps not the book to read when you’re in the middle of nowhere, trees blowing outside in the dark. Kept me turning the pages and loved the twists that the author kept throwing in. It’s a good read for sure

I've read a couple Lucy Foley books so far and loved them so when I saw this come up on Netgalley, I had to request it. I'm so thankful to have been approved for an ARC for this one!

I delved straight into this book as I couldn't want to see what this entailed. It was a delightful mix of the present and the past - I loved the way that the story was constructed and all the twists that came along with it. There were some parts that I worked out, but so so many that I didn't put together.

Without wanting to give away any spoilers, the blending of the storylines and the characters was so much fun to read and definitely keeps a reader on their toes!

This is one that will definitely keep you hooked and wanting to read on! You really don't want to miss this

Another excellent, super-suspenseful mystery by Lucy Foley. Set in coastal Dorset, this book is a great read, very difficult to put down, and is ideal holiday reading.

Ended up really enjoying this one. Many shocks and plot twists along the way which I wasn’t expecting. Characters were well developed. The only downside was that there were a lot of characters and it followed many perspectives. At first it was quite difficult to keep track of who was who. However, once we got to know the characters, it was a lot easier. Overall enjoyable and fun read which left me shocked in some places.

I was quite intrigued by the premise but this got way too unbelievable and way too predictable, way too fast.

The pacing was also very slow and boy that I hate slow thrillers. The only thing I actually liked about this book was the setting.

Not my cup of tea.

The Midnight Feast is another unputdownale cracker from Lucy Foley. Featuring a cast of characters, many of whom you'll love to hate, plus luxury surroundings and a hint of the supernatural!

Francesca and Owen have opened a luxury spa hotel, much to the disgust of the locals who are not shy at expressing their feelings. With the grand opening coinciding with the summer solstice, it's all set to be a grand event, but as we quickly find out, things don't go according to plan.

With quick switches between character viewpoints and timelines, The Midnight Feast will quickly draw you in. Who can be trusted? Who has secrets to keep? And who will get their comeuppance?

It's a great read, whether on holiday or in the garden, mixing a classic thriller with a host of other genres. Brilliant!

This is a brilliant thriller and a unique plot. There are so many things that make this such a great book:
*book is written from multiple points of view
*multiple time lines
*diary entries to take the reader back to the shocking past events
*spooky atmosphere

Another sure fire hit for Lucy Foley. A wonderfully dark twisty story, like a country cliff top road! From the start I was hooked. I was very intrigued by 'The Birds" concept and how nature wins! At first I was quite taken by The Manor and thought it would be lovely to visit, but then slowly I realised that Francesca wasn't quite the tickets thought herself to be! It was interesting that she didn't recognise some of her staff as being from her past, but this only added to her narcissistic behaviour. I was truly shocked by some of the twists and turns i was taken on and was delighted by the ending. The body found at the beginning began a guessing game on whom it could be that was revealed at the end. I thought the winning sentence was in the last chapter in the pub. I won't repeat it as it would give some the book away, but it did make me chuckle. I will be wary of being invited to a midnight feast from now on! Thank you Netgalley and HarperCollins.

Absolutely loved this book!

I've read a few of Lucy Foley's previous thrillers and really enjoyed them but this is the best one yet.
The story is told from different perspectives and covering different points in time, both before and after the main event, giving you clues to help you discover who is responsible. The book has absolutely amazing characters with so much depth and mystery.

I really recommend this book, especially if you're a fan of crime and thrillers!

Once I got into this book I really enjoyed it. There are several characters relating the story and the time line keeps changing too so a lot to cope with as well as characters who have changed names between the then and now. It certainly keeps you guessing and the ending was not what I expected.

I read and enjoyed all Lucy Foley's previous books, and The Midnight Feast must be my new favourite of hers!

A story full of mystery, where nothing and nobody is what it seems. I binge read this book and couldn't get enough of it. There are so many twists, all extremely well plotted and thought out that there really isn't a good place to stop reading, you just need to figure out what's going on and what are the links connecting the characters.

A book I recommend to any thriller reader who wants to read something a bit different that will keep them turning pages well into the night.

Thank you Netgalley and Harper Collins UK for a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

After reading and loving The Guest List by Lucy Foley, I had to request an ecopy of this and was so excited to be approved.
However, I found it hard to keep up with the timeline and the characters and found myself not understanding what was going on except that there were birds. Birds birds birds. I think it would've been a lot easier to follow reading the physical book, so I may have to try that as the plot was very intriguing!

Having read some of Lucy Foley's books and enjoyed them, I was looking forward to reading this book and genuinely think this is Lucy's best book to date.
The ideas are just as creative and yet more finessed and tighter, whilst the plot is above the author's usual high standard.
The characters are well formed and relatable and not one dimensional in any respect, seeping their respective secrets as the book progresses. I love how natural it is in Lucy's books that the main female character finishes triumphant, scars and setbacks aside and yet it never feels forced or contrived.
I'm grateful for the publisher allow me to read this book early and genuinely hope this author achieves more and more success, as it is entirely deserved.

Wow! First off, I'm impressed by how different stories can go based on the same premise: A remote location, a night full of emotions, a group of people who more or less know each other - and one of them ends up dead. It's the fourth time Lucy Foley has taken this premise and turned it into yet another completely different masterpiece.
Francesca Meadows is opening her luxury hotel in her grandparents' former home - a dream come true. But the locals are not so happy about it, and something terrible happened here fifteen years ago...
It's creepy and atmospheric, it's mysterious, it's absolutely gripping.
The different POVs are so brilliantly written. And for the first time, I did find a character 100% loveable.
This is so dark and yet gives all the summer vibes - the perfect summer thriller.
Go see for yourselves!
Big thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins for the arc in exchange for my honest review. I already preordered a copy because I loved it so much.

Lucy Foley's The Midnight Feast is an amazing read. The setting is beautifully crafted and I loved how the eerie birds added so much depth and tension to the story. The complex characters, each with their distinct voices and hidden motives, made the multiple POVs engaging and immersive.
The plot's pacing was perfect for me, with tension building up gradually, becoming more intense as the secrets were revealed. The way Foley wrapped up the story was really satisfying, tying all the loose ends neatly. The book's setting, the character dynamics, and the jumps between past and present made this a very compelling read.
5 solid stars from me!!
If you enjoyed Foley's previous works, you'll find The Midnight Feast equally captivating - or even more! However, if The Guest List wasn't your cup of tea, this one might not be either.

Unfortunately this wasn’t a book that I enjoyed reading, I had high expectations for this one as all this authors other books that I have read were really enjoyable. Im looking forward for the next book to come out. The characters werent very likeable at all and the story itself didn’t have enough suspense to get me hooked: Although the style of writing was perfect.
Thank you netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a honest review.:

I do enjoy a Lucy Foley story.

Another well-written, intriguing story filled with unexpected twists and turns. Sometimes murder mysteries have an unnatural flow, where the author is studiously avoiding writing anything that might give away any clues about what’s to come but that’s not how this story is at all. It all unfolds so naturally and with an ease that belies how complex the story is.

Francesca Meadows is opening her luxury boutique hotel/glamorous retreat over midsummer’s weekend but there are some unexpected and unwelcome guests along for the ride.

A twisty, clever tale of revenge, revelations and retribution - I couldn’t put this down, it had me absolutely hooked but I was genuinely intrigued by how the story would play out - and I almost didn’t want it to end, so cleverly done was it.

Set aside a few hours to read this undisturbed because you won’t want to leave Tome until all of its secrets have been revealed.

Another five star corker from Lucy Foley. I stayed up until 1am to finish this as I had to know a certain someone had met a deliciously awful end. Fantastic to have some likeable characters this time too, to root for and cheer for and to keep everything crossed that they get out alive.