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!

Bizarre a bit weird but strangely enjoyable! I think I felt as if there was enough for 2 books all crammed into one!
Great characterisation, loved Eddie and his mum and here’s to all the old birds out there!

This was an interesting story and I liked how it all came together in the end. I didn’t like all the bad language though.

WOW......Just when you thought there couldn't be another twist, one jumps out at you and knocks your socks off!

I've read a few of Lucy Foley's book and found that although the story is good they can go on a little longer than needed, The Midnight Feast though was the perfect length.

I loved the multiple POV narratives, twists and the diary entries were like little bits of gold.

A big thank you to HarperCollins and Net Galley for an ARC. I'll be recommending this one to all my friends and family!

This is my favourite book by Lucy Foley.
Not so much a whodunit as a whoisit.
Like two of her previous books the action takes place in a single setting over a few days. This time the setting is the opening of an ultra luxurious hotel called the Manor situated in the Dorset coastline. It is owned by the fascinatingly nutty and evil Francesca and designed by her husband Owen. Francesca will happily trample on any local objections to her plans and stop at nothing to get what she wants in life and the whole time justifying her actions to herself as sensible. Not at all a likeable person but very readable.
The action jumps back and forward from the current time of the opening and events that took place 15 years ago in the same place. The events of the hotel opening at the summer solstice are also split to include a view the day after the grand opening feast when a body is found on the local beach. I felt this approach works well and keeps the reader guessing with every new revelation from the past.
Most of the characters in the book are unpleasant and some have mysterious backgrounds especially Bella who is the only person attending the opening alone.
I was a bit concerned when the book touches on local folklore, mysterious forest and weird birds in case these factors became too important in the story but they did not and simply added to the fear factor.
Some nice twists near the end and overall very enjoyable.
Thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, for the ARC.

4.5 stars

Another winner from Foley.
I was absolutely enthralled with this book. It might be my favorite yet. I loved the addition of the diary entries, and I’m always a sucker for different POV’s when done well. Lucy is an auto buy for me personally, and she hasn’t let me down yet.

Lucy Foley's ‘The Midnight Feast’ invites readers to an exclusive gathering at an isolated mansion where tensions run high and secrets simmer beneath the surface. As guests indulge in a sumptuous feast, alliances shift, and long-held grudges threaten to boil over. With a cast of intriguing characters, each harboring their own dark motives, Foley crafts a gripping tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption. Prepare to be swept away on a rollercoaster of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the final, satisfying bite.
Given three stars as the language used in the novel can be jarring at certain points and it threw me out of the suspense.

Review posted on Goodreads