Secrets. Lies. Murder. Let the festivities begin...
The deliciously twisty new locked room murder mystery from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Guest List and The Paris Apartment.
It’s the opening night of The Manor, and no expense, small or large, has been spared. The infinity pool sparkles; crystal pouches for guests’ healing have been placed in the Seaside Cottages and Woodland Hutches; the “Manor Mule” cocktail (grapefruit, ginger, vodka, and a dash of CBD oil) is being poured with a heavy hand. Everyone is wearing linen.
But under the burning midsummer sun, darkness stirs. Old friends and enemies circulate among the guests. Just outside the Manor’s immaculately kept grounds, an ancient forest bristles with secrets. And the Sunday morning of opening weekend, the local police are called. Something’s not right with the guests. There’s been a fire. A body’s been discovered.
THE FOUNDER * THE HUSBAND * THE MYSTERY GUEST * THE KITCHEN HELP
It all began with a secret, fifteen years ago. Now the past has crashed the party. And it’ll end in murder at… The Midnight Feast.
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In 2021, I read The Guest List and fell in love with the story and characters. I was happy to discover that Lucy Foley was writing a new novel, and I requested a copy when I saw it on NetGalley. The Midnight Feast did not meet my expectations, and I struggled to connect with the story. It wasn't that I didn't enjoy the story; I enjoyed a few aspects of it, and most plot twists caught me off guard. I enjoyed the atmosphere in the novel; it is the type of atmosphere that I like, and I pictured myself transforming there. I liked the mystery of the birds and black feathers. That was one of the most intriguing aspects of the book.
Aside from the Birds, The Summer Journal was an enjoyable read, and I saw how the characters were as teenagers. There were a few aspects in the book where I wondered what would happen next, and usually, I was wrong. It may be because the book was written from five distinct points of view, but I found myself unable to connect with any of the characters except Eddie, who was the only one I liked in the book. Most of the characters lacked character development, making connecting with them difficult. A few parts of the story dragged on and lacked an explanation or link, making it difficult to follow.
Despite this, I enjoyed the novel, particularly the mystery, and I enjoyed reading from Eddie's point of view, as I believe he was the most developed character. If you enjoy mysteries, I recommend checking out this story. I'm pleased I got the chance to read this book.
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