This is an absolute must read for all readers who love thrillers.

Told in multiple POV'S the story started off as a bit of a slow burn but then morphed into being a fast paced masterpiece.

The added details such as the diary entries had me hooked and I was turning the pages quicker and quicker eager to read more. What I loved most were all the unexpected twists and turns honestly I was kept on the edge of my seat.

As always the author has a superb talent for creating such an atmospheric read and this book did not fail in that aspect. The setting was haunting and creepy especially with the folklore of the 'night birds' I hope not to be in any woods anytime soon that's for sure.

I appreciated how the author portrays the consequences of wealthy people making bad decisions and how the local people were fighting for justice and trying to save their community. I definitely felt there was a hidden reality within the story.

Overall an amazing thriller with short chapters and a super creepy vibe that certainly left me with the shivers.

Thank you to Netgalley and William Morrow for granting me access to the book in exchange for my own opinion.

I have enjoyed all of the author's books, but this one I struggled with. The mystery in the book isn't bad, but the narrative technique of switching between different narrators made it difficult to get into. While the book improved as it progresses, overall I felt it lacked the punch of the previous Foley novels.

This was incredible, with dead ends and twists, I was gripped from the first page. I think a lesson in not returning to somewhere you were unhappy is first and foremost in this book. I would definitely recommend this atmospheric page turner.

A midnight feast at a select opening weekend of a re-imagined family retreat, with a select clientele invited to pay for the privilege - what could possibly go wrong? Well, fortunately, quite a lot in the hands of Lucy Foley, whom I sense had much fun creating Francesca, the grown up owner of what was her childhood family home and where, 15 years ago, much friction existed between the people in the posh house and the locals in the village. As I said, what could go wrong?

Francesca is literally the woman who has a fit if the pot pourri is the wrong colour, so managing a staff and attempting to open her stylish new retreat to all her guests is quite the task. But there are so many undercurrents at play here, as witnessed in the dual timelines of then and now. Whilst it would be easy to presume someone is out to gain a simple revenge on something that happened 15 years ago, there are too many players in the game and more than one has something to hide... Or something to discover, maybe? After all, people don't just disappear....

There are some absolutely exquisite moments early on that contribute enormously to someone's fall from grace, and watching, as if through a fourth wall at times, meant that a couple of shockers really were just that. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Thanks to #NetGalley and Harper Collins UK for an #ARC of #TheMidnightFeast.
This is my first Lucy Foley book to read, but it won't be my last. I was expecting twists and sticks, and they were delivered. I found the first 1/3 of the book a little slower than u expected, but I couldn't put it down towards the end.
Highly recommend

"I take a deep breath. Then I lift the notebook back onto my lap. Before anything else I trun to the back, willing my trembling fingers to work properly. There it is. A crawled map, drawn in biro. The house, the cliffs, the wood. X marks the spot. Time to drag the past screaming into the light. I flip back to the front. I read the first line. Feel a sudden sting of tears. Stupid little fool."

A fan of the author, I have read most of her books, so jumped at the chance to read this. With different timeliness and character perspectives she weaves a tale of past, teenage crimes and local folklore coming back to haunt wealthy celebrity wellness retreat owners in coastal Dorset. I struggled with the number of characters and the teenage angst found in the diary entries, although when the diary was introduced it did become more clear which direction the plot would likely take. Wealthy incomers and superstitious locals meant it felt a little predictable in parts, the five POVs and some double-identities) made it difficult to keep track of and the dislikeable characters meant I wasn't invested in the outcome. I enjoy the tense atmosphere and rural location, but it's not my favourite of the author's novels.

I requested this book because I have read a couple of Lucy Foley's novels and enjoyed them, however this one just didn't quite live up to her usual standard. The timeline jumped about too much making it confusing to read and figure out what is happening when, and there were just too many character POVs to keep track of, both making this novel a bit of a disjointed read. However, there were still some good twists and turns.

A compulsive page turning read that had me on the edge of my seat. The heatwave brings an oppressive tension to the events told through mutiple characters points of view. This is Foley's best book yet with impressive twists and turns and shocking moments that I really admired. The perfect summer read with really interesting complex characters and a hunt of gothic horror that was very creepy. A must read for thriller fans!

My first book by Lucy Foley, and I loved the multiple points of view. I really enjoyed her writing style. The storyline moving between past and present with the diary entries was a great way to tell the story.

The storyline was a bit of a slow burn for me, picking up pace near the end with a few exciting twists. I'd give this book 3.5 ⭐

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

If you are a Lucy Foley fan you will enjoy this. She follows her usual pattern of multiple POVs and people are not what they seem.

A fast read, though it was a bit slow to get going. Francesca is the owner of The Manor - a newly opened luxury hotel in an idyllic location. Francesca is, or seems to be, a person into healing crystals, grass juice and reiki. But, this is Lucy Foley and things are not what they seem.

An okay read but not really my cup of tea.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Oh my goodness me!! I’m breathless having just finished this rollercoaster of a book. Nobody, and I mean nobody is as they seem. The story is told via various characters plus a look back over an incident many years ago. It all comes together in the most dramatic way possible. A touch of The Birds, adds a new dimension to the story and makes it all the more thrilling! Lots of characters, most you can’t possibly like…And for a good reason!

Fabulous book, thoroughly recommend it

Thank you to Netgalley the author and publishers for an arc in exchange for an honest review

Another great read from Lucy Foley!

A story involving hidden identities, stories from the past and long ago secrets that compile a tale in the modern day that kept me guessing.

The Manor, a childhood home where secrets were made, kept and buried is the focus of the launch party of the fabulous wellness location brainchild of Francesca and her new husband Owen. Its glamorous clientele have been arriving ready to take the party by storm, whilst annoying the local population. But the party will only just have started when a dead body is found at the bottom of the cliffs…..

This novel very cleverly weaved together a myriad of stories featuring characters from the book. I really enjoyed piecing it together.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read and review.

This book had me continually guessing. There were so many plot twists that I didn't see coming. I really enjoyed how the characters were developed, and the changes in POVs made the story really fleshed out. I would recommend this to everyone!

If you go down to the woods tonight you may be in for a very big surprise….

I just loved this book. A murder mystery where no-one is who they seem to be and everyone is hiding something….

The Midnight Feast is a brilliant suspenseful thriller which hops between past and present building to a fast paced dramatic climax. It's based around the opening of a luxury resort, with flashbacks to what happened there 15 years before when the main characters were in their teens.

I read this book in a day as I couldn't put it down, there were plenty of twists, it really kept me gripped.

I've enjoyed all of Lucy's previous books so I knew I'd be in for a good read with this, and I wasn't disappointed.

From the moment guests gather at The Manor for its opening weekend, Foley masterfully sets the stage for a chilling mystery to unfold. As old friends and enemies mingle under the midsummer sun, tensions simmer and secrets bubble to the surface. And when a body is discovered, it becomes clear that something sinister is lurking in the shadows.

What sets "Midnight Feast" apart is its hauntingly atmospheric setting and richly drawn characters. Foley expertly weaves together elements of horror and folklore, creating a sense of unease that lingers long after the final chapter. From the enigmatic guests to the mysterious locals, each character is carefully crafted and multi-dimensional.

Foley deftly examines the complexities of social hierarchy, showing how perceptions can be deceiving and people are not always who they seem. This adds an extra layer of depth to the plot, elevating "Midnight Feast" from a simple whodunit to a nuanced and thought-provoking thriller.

I particularly enjoyed the addition of the journal entries, which added to the intrigue and helped to unravel the mysteries lurking within The Manor's walls. And while I thought I had uncovered all the secrets, Foley masterfully reveals twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end.

The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
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Publish date 06/06/24

My first time reading one of Foley's books, I have two sitting on my tbr, which i have yet to read. So I didn't know what to expect from her. Whilst I did get fully immersed in the last 30% of the story, everything prior to that was a slow burn. It switches between five POVs and four different time periods, one of which was written as diary entries. I didn't get confused. However, it did make this story a little disjointed for me. The chapters are short, which usually helps me to engage and read quickly, but I found myself struggling to make it through the first 2 thirds.

What I did love was the parts about local legends, folklore, pagans and solstice. This gave the book the eerie, atmospheric, and suspensefulness I feel was lacking from all the other parts. I just wanted more of it.

What this book doesn't lack is twists and turns, most of which I didn't see coming. So it had a good end to the story.

If you have read her previous books, you'll probably going to love this one.

Synopsis
Come and be one with nature, relax, and stay at the newly opened Manor in Dorset. Opening weekend, a midnight feast, expensive foods, rich guests. Surrounded by local tales of folklore, who can you trust?

Thank you Netgalley, and Harper Collins UK, Harper Fiction for this DRC.

The Manor has opened along the Dorset coast. It's a luxurious wellness hotel owned by Francesca Meadows. She was left the house by her grandparents a place she spent her childhood. It has many secrets but Francesca has kept them and her past well hidden. The story is told from different characters point of view and goes from the present in the Manor to the past when friends all hung out there during the summer. A good read that keeps you hooked I found it hard to put down once I had started.

Thank you to NetGalley & William Morrow for the opportunity to read this eARC.

Synopsis: Tensions rise at The Manor's grand opening, culminating in a mysterious death and a web of secrets. Whispers of ancient folklore add intrigue to this tale of deceit and betrayal.

Rating: ☆☆☆☆

Receiving this book was thrilling since I'm a fan of Lucy Foley's work. It didn't disappoint, with gripping twists in every chapter that keep you hooked. While it started slow for me, delving into the journals and discovering Bella's background made it more engaging. Despite the multiple perspectives, getting to know the characters was seamless, and I highly recommend it.

4.5*

I completely devoured The Midnight Feast in one sitting and what a fun read it was!

I’ve been a fan of Lucy Foley’s previous novels so I was delighted to receive an early copy thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins and I throughly enjoyed this.

So many twists and great pacing made this impossible to set down and I really enjoyed how Foley tied everything up!