Brilliant. Very well crafted with a great storyline and many twists and turns. Kept me guessing and I really enjoyed the different perspectives of the four main characters. The haunting feeling engendered by "The Birds" was a real masterstroke. Very highly recommended & now heading off the read more by this exceptionally talented author.

This unusual mystery is told from the perspective of four different characters, who lives intersect at The Manor – previously a family estate but now a new, luxurious hotel. The story also jumps back and forth in time, with reveals happening slowly.

This was an interesting book, which some clever plot reveals, and some interesting folklore thrown in. I enjoyed it, and would read more by this author.

My thanks to the author, NetGalley, and the publisher for the arc to review.

As always a fantastic book by a consistently brilliant author. I always regret their ending and always look forward to the next book thanks

I always enjoy Foley's books and this was another fun
mystery! It's a slow burn for sure, it really doesn't pick
up until the very end when things go warp speed. Her
books are often like that, so I expected it going in which
think helped me not mind the slow start. The past
storyline, told through journal entries, felt like it needed
to be trimmed back - it was overly drawn out. I also could
have done with less Francesca - her POV was repetitive
buzzword bingo and not my fav to read. If you've ever
seen the Progressive commercial about hidden gems
with the influencer "hey fam, I'm here practicing gratitude
and manifesting abundance" - that's basically Francesca.


loved the setting and feel like it was the perfect match
to the story, with just enough description to envision it
without being too much. It's a tough balance to get right
and I think she nailed it here.


There were a few things I predicted but many surprise
reveals as well!lI! can't say much more without revealing
too much, so l'll just say that I really enjoyed it and would
definitely recommend it! 1 think this might be my new fav
of hers, and I can't wait to see what she comes up with
next!

After reading a couple of other books by Lucy Foley and enjoying them I was looking forward to this. I found that although parts of the story had me immersed it was easy to put down and not be one to be drawn into. I disliked the character of Francesca and did not like enjoy reading the chapters where she was the narrator. I could not get behind the concept of the birds although it did make sense at the end. I did however enjoy the characters of Bella and Eddie.

Lucy Foley is a little bit of a hit and miss author for me. I loved The Guest List (although speaking to someone who had read The Hunting Party, it sounded pretty similar), but The Paris Apartment only got 2 stars from me. I was excited to try The Midnight Feast to see if it could remind me of the reasons for her hype.

Unfortunately, reading back on my critique of The Paris Apartment, I can see the same points to be mentioned in this review. Firstly, I didn’t feel like I engaged much in The Midnight Feast, I found it difficult to have the impetus to pick it up to keep reading. It didn’t really grab me, and I didn’t feel invested in the storyline. Part of the issue I think are the characters, the chapters alternate between 4 points of view, as well as flashback sequences and skipping forward with the Police Team at the Crime scene. However, they are all written so similarly I had to remind myself whose point of view we were in throughout each chapter. I also found that I didn’t really empathise with any of them either which led to my lack of engagement. The police scene chapters were good to drip feed us information about the crime that was about to happen, but I found myself a bit frustrated with them as they took me out of the immersion. I didn’t see the point in learning a lot about each of the police characters and their backstories when the main storyline was happening in the past.

The story should have been interesting – a fancy hotel’s opening weekend is plagued by angry locals who believe that they are building on their land and knocking down their trees. However, it all felt a little surface level, and quite frankly, I felt like I’d read very similar stories before – nothing felt very original.

Overall, The Midnight Feast fell a little flat to me - with an unoriginal storyline and too similar characters leading to a lack of engagement in the plot.

Thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Another great Lucy Foley! Didn't enjoy it as much as The Guest List or The Paris Apartment but still a great read with lots of twists.

The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley is a tense read that literally radiates heat off the page! It’s set during a very hot summer, and feelings are running high.

A Manor House has been converted into a luxurious hotel, complete with private “hutches” for guests to stay in. The local people are not at all happy.

This is a story of local villagers versus wealthy landowners, local myths and superstitions and destructive secrets. There’s a nod to Daphne Du Maurier’s The Birds - I like birds, and even I was deeply unsettled by the ones in this story!

I listened to this on Xigxag audiobooks, and the story sped by. It was tense, unsettling and pretty sinister on more than a couple of occasions!

Suffocatingly suspenseful!!

I found this to be a gripping, intriguing story that kept me guessing till the end. It was quite dark in many ways and I enjoyed the dual timelines that revealed the true characters as the plot evolved. One I would highly recommend.

Let the festivities begin

Francesca decide to turn The Manor into a peaceful retreat and she wants the grand opening to be perfect. Unwanted guests, hidden secrets and angry locals make it the complete opposite to what she envisaged and when a body is found things quickly start to spiral.

I was excited to get approved for this book by @netgalley but for me it didn’t live up to the others I’ve read by this author. The setting was great and I’m sure it will be a firm favourite for a lot of people.

If Agatha Christie is the Queen of Crime then Lucy is the princess and heir to the title. Brilliantly written thriller which is very well written and gripping from the outset. Great whodunnit. Read every one of Lucy's books and this definitely doesn't disappoint.

This was a just a great read. I was just all in the story.
Loved the MCs. Lovely written book. i enjoyed more than I expected I would

The Midnight Feast is a well-crafted and suspenseful thriller that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Foley's masterful storytelling and atmospheric writing bring the characters and setting to life, making for a truly immersive reading experience and the perfect atmosphere for a cosy night in, perfect for this time of year. Highly recommend.

Lucy Foley is a queen in the multi-viewpoint thriller genre. I am a huge fan of 'The Guest List' and have been chasing the same high in her work ever since, hence my excitement to read her newest offering 'The Midnight Feast'. Set at the opening weekend of a bougie new hotel 'The Manor', we follow various viewpoints of those running the hotel, locals who are strongly opposed to its presence in the area and mysterious guests from the hotel owners' past. From the beginning, we know a body has been found at the bottom of the cliff and a shadow is cast over the opening celebrations. Gradually, we learn secrets and lies being held by all characters in an intriguing mystery.

My favourite thing about the novel were the flashback diary entries which shone a light on many of our present day characters in their teenage years. It added a good level of intrigue to the motivations of the characters and helped the plot zip along with more pace and interest. In the present day storyline, the big opening event approached slowly. The atmosphere is tense, with the looming presence of the mysterious and ominous 'birds'. Despite the slow burn, the feelings created are immersive and intriguing.

Overall, I enjoyed the different plotlines and the way they were woven together. Some of the character connections felt a little contrived, with some of the twists seeming a little obvious, but it was an interesting read. 4 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher who provided an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Not my favourite Lucy Foley - I was not invested in the characters or premise (the elite Instagram worthy wellness influencer culture doesn't appeal to me), but look forward to her next one!

This book was an ok read - not one of her best
I did enjoy how the characters, who we knew from the childhood part of the story, gradually revealed themselves and there were parts that gripped me.
However, there ŵere as many points that seemed drawn out and a bit gory just for effect.

I am a big fan of Lucy Foley's books so was quite excited to read The Midnight Feast. My favourite character was Eddie and the rest of the characters I. found were quite stereotypical. I was expecting more but I think that was my fault. I really do not think this is one the author's best work but if you are reading her for the first time, you will probably love it.

With thanks to Netgalley, another dark and twisty tale from the pen of Lucy Foley

If you are a fan of the genre and her work, you will not be disappointed

I've read all of Lucy Foley's thrillers and I think this is her best so far. It's a good thriller with some unsettling atmospheric elements - you'll definitely find yourself wondering whether the sinister birds are real or just the stuff of legend. The supposedly idyllic, luxury retreat takes on a nightmarish aspect very quickly. You won't be venturing into the woods after dark for some time after reading this.

It was great to watch the plot develop and try to work out who is who. It really kept me guessing as the plot went back and forth in time.

Absolutely love Lucy Foley's stories! They are always so immersive, gripping and full of surprises. I read this on holiday and it was the perfect holiday read.