I’ve always been afraid of birds and this book shows why you should be too 😂

Ok so, this was a good one! For me personally, a sign of a great thriller is when I can’t predict the whole storyline in the first half. This story has several characters all with different motives whose lives intersect. You travel alongside the characters on the journey they have, of discovering the present but also the past. You have revelations alongside the characters.

Whilst I won’t go into detail about the story, for fear of giving something away, this book is told from different characters’ perspectives as they live, work, visit or stay at The Manor during its grand opening.

I usually love having multiple perspectives when reading (or listening, in this case), it was a little difficult at first to ascertain whose perspective we were heaving from in the audiobook (in particular with the men) especially when you add in the alternating timelines. However after a few chapters I was sucked in!

I almost wish I had read this with my book club to discuss all of our different theories about what would happen, but also glad I didn’t, as I don’t think I could have waited to finish this!

Thanks NetGalley and Harper Collins UK Audio (and Harper Collins) for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Absolutely adore this author. The book was well written in that it stirred up all sorts of emotions while I was reading it and made me want to keep turning the pages to find out what would happen next. Dark and compelling, a slow-motion collapse; I read it in 24 hours with my heart in my mouth. So good!

My first by Lucy Foley, and definitely not my last!

An evocative audiobook thriller set in an isolated manor, rich with folklore and shadowed by a dark past. The audiobook really brings the story alive, the narrators adding depth and intrigue as the plot unfolds.

On the manor's grand opening night, opulent displays of wealth dazzle the exclusive guests who indulge in fine dining, cocktails, and elite entertainment.

However, not everyone welcomes this new retreat or its affluent owner, Francesca. Soon, the evening takes a dramatic turn, engulfed in both metaphorical and literal flames, as hooded bird figures lurk menacingly in the woods. A deadly night unfolds.

The story unfolds through multiple perspectives, gradually revealing events from the past and present to unravel the mystery.

Pacey, with lots of twists and turns - this one will keep you on your toes throughout and I’ll definitely be a hit for thriller lovers.

I was automatically hooked with this audio. This is my first one I've listened too of Lucy Foley's, I was so excited.
The narrators were fantastic, the storytelling was great.
I was gripped throughout, with lots of twists and turns. Folklore superstitions, solstice celebrations, a fire and a body. As we listen to the story, the puzzle pieces make up the jigsaw. A great mystery! I loved it! Available now!
Thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins Uk Audio

Two timelines, the same people, revenge and hurt. Young free and fun loving, the main characters begin by entering a summer of fun. After a hideous incident, the wheels are set in motion for a shocking revenge story.
Good always conquises evil.
A clever story, with a fitting ending.

I really enjoyed the audio version of this book and felt that the cast of narrators brought the story to life. This is a twisty turny mystery, that sometimes might benefit from picking up the pace slightly. I liked the setting and premise and enjoyed some of the twists that were revealed. Thank you for this preview

An atmospheric closed location audiobook thriller, which is steeped in folklore and the murky shadows of the past. On the opening night at the manor , there is a gaudy display of wealth as exclusive guests basque in fine dining, cocktails and exclusive entertainment. Yet, not everyone is pleased at the presence of this new retreat or taken with its wealthy owner Francesca. Before long,the evening goes up in metaphorical and literal smoke, whilst hooded bird figures frolic menacingly I the woods.. A deadly night awaits. The multiple perspectives drip feed us events from past and present to work out the mystery. The audiobook wiill definitely be a popular listen thos summer for thriller fans #themidnightfeast #lucyfoley @audiobook #netgalley

Not sure on this one really struggled to get into it. I usually really like mutiple pov but I think as it’s in audio it’s harder to keep up with who’s who. A good storyline to it just not for me unfortunately.

Audiobook - great narration, very dynamic and grabbing.

I loved this book, I could not stop listening to it. Its a brilliant, creative story and superbly written as well.

Absolutely recommend

Francesca Meadows has returned to her family’s country pile - Dorset coastline in this story but you catch my drift - and is launching her newly renovated Spa Hotel for the Uber wealthy. But as you’d expect, nothing us as it seems and there’s a huge backstory here from multiple perspectives which flick from past to present. Sadly out of these leading characters there’s probably only one you’ll be rooting for and that’s Eddie who is living in the shadow of a dead older sibling. The death is connected to the Hotel in its previous guise. Then there’s birds, big and black who keep shedding feathers everywhere and a village full of people resentful of the hotel. It all gets a bit confusing to be honest. It gave me real Nine Perfect Strangers vibes initially but Moriarty’s book shone throughout whilst this fizzled out like a damp squib. I’m sure Lucy Foley has a huge fan base who will love this before even reading it and as such my opinion won’t matter one iota. Praise though to the publishers whose marketing persuaded me to read this despite my option of her last book being meh too!

The Manor is getting ready for a grand opening on the weekend of Summer Solstice, but nothing is what it seems and nothing goes according to plan.
I listened to the Audio of this book and the narrators were fantastic, they really told the story well and it was easy to differentiate who was who.
The story is told from Bella, Eddie, Francesca and D.I. Walker's point of view with a few diary entries thrown in. You know from the beginning Bella has an issue with owner of the manor Francesca and I couldn't wait to find out. This has suspense, folklore, secrets and deaths galore. It had me guessing and turning the pages wanting to know how all the characters were connected and what made them come to The Manor.
I am a fan Of Lucy Foley's previous books and this did not disappoint, in fact I believe this is her best yet. Would highly recommend!

Thank you to Netgalley, Harper Collins UK Audio and Lucy Foley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins uk for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

This is my third Lucy Foley book and although I have only found one absolute gem (the guest list) I’m still always intrigued by her novels.

This one was entertaining but rather middle of the road for me. I can usually rely on LF for a shocking twist/reveal but this one fell a little short and I found everything predictable. The story felt slow paced and not much actually happened throughout the middle of the book. However Foley is a master of creating a creepy atmosphere and I did enjoy the way the story played out.

The audiobook narration was fantastic, as always with an LF book! Narrated by a full cast with voices that matched the characters personalities, the audiobook really is the best way to consume this book, or any of Lucy Foley’s for that matter.

The book is set in a luxury hotel in Dorset on the opening weekend. Although the story starts there it also looks back at past events as they affected the various character and led to the current event.

It's a very clever book which keeps you guessing and has many twists. Just when you think you know what is going on another twist is revealed. Its difficult to review without copying the blurb or giving anything away so the best thing to do is just recommend that you listen to it..

I listened to the audiobook and the narration was excellent, great choices for the characters.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the DRC

Requested the audiobook as I’d previously read the arc, review below. *

Audiobook- narration was superb, and really added to the story. I absolutely love Lucy Foleys style of writing.

*Lucy Foley drops another multi pov twisty thriller. I definitely recommend. It’s filled to the brim with suspense and edge of your seat twists.

Fabulous! My favorite Foley thriller since The Guest List!! While it did take a little while to get into the story, once I did, there was absolutely ZERO looking back! This one sort of gave me end of season two of True Blood vibes IYKYK…

I truly think that audiobook is the way to go when reading anything from this author. The production is always freaking flawless. The full cast, the talented voice actors… they bring so much life to an already titillating story.

Something happened 15 years ago, something kept secret… until now. Now, the past is coming back to right the wrongs and we get to play party guest to the shenanigans. Francesca is preparing for the opening of her lavish luxury retreat, and there has been no expense spared. With guests arriving, staff hard at work, and locals defiantly crashing the party (so to speak), we learn very quickly that there is something, a presence, lurking in the woods, eager to unleash the horrors that have been covered for over a decade.

Through an incredible cast of characters, good, bad, with secrets and determination, we learn the truth, riveting as it is. Seeing how this unravels, how the characters are connected to each other and the bigger mystery at hand, was masterful. Every singe voice brings something different. And I had the BEST time listening to this book!

Well, this brought a lot more to the table than I had anticipated. Took me a lottle bit of time to fet into at the beginning, but after a few chapters in, that was me, hooked.

With an almost dualistic timeline of lives interwoven from being teenagers to the present of adulthood where there is to be a launch of this newly established retreat which was once an stately Manor where Frankie would spend her summers with grandparents now her inheritance she was opening it up to be something more, or so she hoped...

This story is full of twists and turns and I won't divulge any spoilers but safe to say it really did keep me intrigued and the writing is truly exemplary in how each character comes to play in the past and then ties in to the now of the opening of this Manor.

There are some disturbing elements to this story. However, i felt these were handled well in getting the point across without being too graphic for the most part. Some areas you could feel the darkness of what was being portrayed, and this was written in such a way that it left you with enough without crossing extreme lines. Some of these include ritualistic killings, sexual exploitation, murder so many secrets, and so much more.

This was very well narrated by each person working well together they all brought the characters to life giving them all their own individual unique places and I was totally immersed and followed this so easily it flowed very well.

With thanks to Netgalley & Harper Collins UK Audio for this ARC, all views and opinions are my own.

#Allthestars
#Highlyreccomended

Completed the book in 5 days, which for me is impressive. Its the first time I've ever listened to an audio book and it definitely brought the book to life for me.

A great book but it does take a while to get into it!

Thank you NetGalley for giving me the chance to listen to this pre-released version

🎧Audio Book Review🎧

The Midnight Feast
Lucy Foley

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I read my first (and so far, only) Lucy Foley book over 4 years ago!
It was one of the most perfect books I'd ever read and went on to buy all new releases - but as you can see, I am yet to get them off my tbr pile!
When I spotted this new one on audio - I knew that this was the one to read instantly!
And o.m.g!!!
I'm a fool for not having read the others yet because this, again, was absolute perfection!

My only complaint about this book...is the birds!!
I have a major fear of birds - especially large black birds!
And even moreso for those who come attached to a creepy folk legend!
The atmosphere created throughout this book was just amazing!

Did I know that it would all have a logical explanation!?
Absolutely!
Did that make is less chilling!?
No way!

I completely devoured this book in just over a day because I literally could not stop reading! (Even with the birds!)

We follow the story from various pov's and also multiple timelines.
15 years ago - the solstice weekend - after the solstice.
This worked so, so well at feeding us just enough information at any one time - leaving us with so many mini cliffhangers every chapter end!
I loved hearing the different character voices and seeing how each had developed over the course of the book - but honestly, there were so many shocks - even when I'd made a few theories, I just didn't see half of the content coming.

The threads of each story wove together seemlessly and although we kept flipping perspective and timeline, this flowed beautifully!

There were a lot of characters to get to know, but every single one was presented, developed and jumped off the page, so it was fairly easy to follow everything - even as the secrets were revealed and storylines started to come together.

I honestly can't tell you what I loved the most about this book!
Amazing (and diverse) characters - a plot to die for - secrets, lies and twists galore - folklore to add that chilling vibe - and even the birds! Yes! The birds! Oh, I won't be getting over that fear any time soon - and I won't be getting over this book for a while either!

A definite favourite for me - I could just open it back up and start all over again.... Loved it!




💕Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for my ARC copy - this is my honest review 💕

I have enjoyed Queen of the locked room mystery Lucy Foley's previous novels and the premise of this one intrigued me,
Its opening weekend at a new luxury countryside resort, The Manor. Sold out months in advance and no expense has been spared in creating this new retreat destination. A midnight feast on midsummers night is the weekends top attraction but beyond the resort , the forest holds its secrets and not all of the guest are who they seem to be.

Told in a dual timeline and from multiple perspectives this was a quick read and I read it in a day or so. I enjoyed the setting, the gothic vibes and folklore contrasting with the new polished luxury . I was drawn into this one quickly then the pace slowed a little , picking up again towards the final third. Overall though it held my interest throughout but I did think the ending was a little haphazard especially when compared to how well plotted the book was up to this point.

Not my favourite of Foley's books but an entertaining twisty read nonetheless.

3 star.

The narration was excellent in this book. Kept me interested when the pace slowed a little. Highly recommend the audio.

The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley

TMF is a thriller mystery told from multiple characters about a weekend at a bougie upscale manor along the Dorset coast and how it ties back to the past. The Manor is run by social media influencer, Francesca and her new husband, Owen. We also get the perspective of Eddie, a local who works at the hotel, and Bella, a guest. Everyone’s secrets start to come out and intertwine between each other as the Manor has a big Solstice Midnight Feast. There’s also rumors of a secret society, called The Birds.

As guests gather for the opening of The Manor hotel, something dark is bubbling under the surface, threatening to ruin the night's event. There is a certain history hidden behind house, and with the locals against this opening, the past is coming back in many unexpected ways.

Another brilliant Foley thriller! There's this beautiful sense of gothic foreboding, timeline changes, and plenty of characters to pay attention to. I devoured this in two sittings, I was hooked from the first page and held captivated right until the very last word. Some very clever twists and turns, ones you won’t see coming, that literally keep you on the edge of your seat! It’s hard to say much more without spoilers!