The story unfolds and keeps you guessing as to what happened all those years ago which is being played out but with different characters. No one is quite who they seem and you don't know how it will all end and if justice will be served.

I've enjoyed Lucy Foley's books in the past, but this one simply isn't working for me. I'm tired of the simplistic trope of bad rich people oppressing good poor people, I'm tired of present tense, I'm tired of multiple narrators who all sound the same, I'm tired of time shifts and I'm so, so tired of authors who think that using foul language makes them look cool. The repeated use of the c-word is unacceptable to me and surely to anyone who thinks books should strive to be entertaining and well written rather than sordid pulp. Not for me - abandoned at page 80. I'll think long and hard before reading another of her books. Because I've abandoned it, I haven't reviewed it on social media.

This was amazing! Intense, gripping, full of twists that kept you turning the page, I didn't want to put it down

A fabulously written gripping story that was a pleasure to read. I would absolutely recommend this book, it was brilliant

The Midnight Feast was a promising murder mysteries take set at wellness resort for wealthy people and local sinister secret society. This is my first read from the author but I hear alot good recommendations read from her work.

Her writing is easy to follow. The plots seem random and dragging. The pace is slower than my usually favorite. Five POVs are too much expecially without any distinction between each voices. Most of them are lack personality and underdevelopment. Overall I think this is not the best work to represent the author.

Thank you Netgalley and Harper Fiction from Harper Collins UK for providing copy of this ebook. I have voluntarily read and reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Expecting release date : 6 June 2024

There is a reason why Lucy Foley is known as the modern day Agatha Christie - her books are WITHOUT FAIL outstanding. Gripping, nuanced, clever and intriguing, The Midnight Feast is possibly her best yet. Great stuff.

Another fab read from Lucy Foley!
This has everything you hope for in a thriller - fast paced, page turner, keeps you guessing, and a storyline that sucks you in

Another Lucy Foley that didn’t let me down! I just love the way she writes, it really grips me and keeps me hooked throughout all of her books and this one was really no different, I love the fact you cannot trust anyone in this book and you have a whole pool of suspects to choose from and try and dissect in your head. Another twisty thriller from Lucy that didn’t disappoint, kept the pages turning and guarantees I will purchase her next book! Brilliant!

I usually really love Lucy Foley's work but I have to say that I was disappointed with this novel. It felt predictable and there were gaps structurally. It's great to see an author experimenting with adding new themes into their work - particularly with the supernatural and folk horror aspects of this one - but the novel didn't quite reach the heights it was aspiring to for me. The characters felt uncomplicated in who was a hero and who was a villain and the split narrative never really quite managed to shift the perspectives on this. I also felt that it was a bit of a stretch to have so many people with interconnected lives gathered together and to have no one recognise each other or see the shared stories even when lived closely together. Unfortunately this just didn't feel like a very well thought out premise which is unsual for Lucy Foley as I always think that this is one of her greatest strengths as a writer.

A 5 star read again! Lucy Foley is my auto buy author and indeed for good reason. This book is going to be in my top reads for the year for sure. I couldn't put this down and it moved quite quickly once the story settled.

Foley sets the atmosphere and location amazingly well. The same can be said for the characters who make you question what's going on. The narrative style is brilliantly written and I liked how the mystery was set up. The multiple perspectives and timelines tie up well and made me turn the pages quickly. Also loved how superstitions were integrated into the story without going over the top and just the perfect mix to bring out the thriller and fear that jump out of the pages. Definitely recommend this book. One of my favourite reads from the author for sure.

Thank you HarperCollins UK, HarperFiction and NetGalley for this e-arc in exchange of my unbiased review.

A fascinating premise, great setting, intriguing dynamics and dialogue, and a spiralling storyline, loved it!

The underlying story is a good one (if somewhat far-fetched) and I could handle the flashbacks to 15 years earlier, but the pre and post incident jumping about with all the concealing of names and identities was very annoying. Just cheating by the author in my opinon and I thinks Ms. Foley could have done better.

Thanks must first go to Netgalley, the publisher and Lucy Foley for the ARC copy of ‘The Midnight Feast’.

Having read all of Lucy’s previous books this one did not disappoint. The setting provided a level for immediate mystery and suspense, with an intriguing backstory and well blended link between.

Would highly recommend.

I read every Lucy Foley the second it is published, and THE MIDNIGHT FEAST might be my favorite yet - as twisty and surprising as you'd expect, but also with the brilliant characterisation we come to expect from LF!

There’s nothing not to love about a Lucy Foley book. The isolated setting, the characters of dubious moral quality and a thickening plot with more twists and turns than a slinky.

Loved it, she’s a must read author for me.

This book is a thrilling rollercoaster from start to finish! Packed with twists, turns, and a delightfully creepy storyline, it keeps you on the edge of your seat. The mysterious bird occurrences were particularly intriguing, with the full picture only coming together at the end. With so much happening, it was occasionally challenging to keep track of the various characters and their connections, but the multiple points of view added depth to the story. The author expertly draws you in, making it a gripping read from beginning to end!

3.5 rounded down.

DOES THE JOB - If the job you want to re-ignite a reading slump with a satisfying page turner you can read in a day.

The thing I love most about Lucy Foley books is you know exactly what you’re getting. A half decent thriller with just enough clues to keep you going. I remember reading the hunting party and immediately recommending it to friends looking for a good holiday read.

I think we all know it’s not going to be one for the ages. The characters are not going to be multi-facet and we’re not going to be emotionally carried throughout the story. However we are going to be treated to a story that we can visualise, and I could certainly see this being made into a straight to Netflix film. Following the successes of Midsommar and Saltburn I can see this reaching a wide audience and topping a few holiday reading lists.

The scene setting was really good and I loved the juxtaposition of commercialised ‘pagan chic’ against the reality of historical lore.

Another Lucy Foley thriller where a group of people come together this time on a glamorous country retreat’s opening weekend and disaster occurs. I liked the multiple timelines (3) and points of view (5) to slowly reveal what actually happened, as ever I did not get there before the end. I did not the folk horror element with all the spiritual type elements and skim read parts for sure - can always rely on a forest to be a spooky place at night! Overall, an easy read and I’m sure many of her fans will enjoy but not my favourite. Many thanks to Netgalley and HarperCollins publishers for the ARC.

Lucy Foley is rapidly becoming another one of my favourite authors and this book didn’t disappoint.
The storyline is set in a converted Manor House providing retreats for the wealthy . It goes backwards and forwards in time and explains the earlier relationships of some of the characters and events that affected their lives then and now.
The main characters are interesting and as the story progresses the reader discovers that some of them have long-held secrets.
The book contains murder, lots of suspense, twists and turns, a touch of the supernatural and feels quite eerie and dark at times.
Another brilliant book from this author.

On the Dorset coast during the Summer solstice, guests are gathering for the opening of The Manor, an exclusive new retreat. Something dark is looming in the ancient woods that border the property and deadly secrets won’t stay hidden for much longer.

This book followed multiple POVs and multiple timelines which I love. I think it worked really well in this story. I loved how the characters stories linked together, there were a few times I thought I had guessed the link but was miles off! This story kept me guessing all the way to the end. Some of the characters were so unlikeable to the point they were almost frustrating to read but they were balanced with some lovable ones that had me rooting for them. The final sentence was the icing on the cake and left me closing the book with a smile.


Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher HarperCollins UK for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.