The Midnight Feast

The book switches between the perspectives of multiple characters - Francesca, Owen, Bella, and Eddie. How did this structure impact your reading experience and build the mystery of the story?

Discuss the role of the Manor and its location in relation to the local town and forest. How does the setting contribute to the overall atmosphere of the novel?

Betrayal and secrets are major themes in the novel. Discuss how the characters' pasts come back to haunt them in the present day. In what ways are they unable to escape their histories?

The novel features several major twists and surprises as the story unfolds. Which twist or reveal caught you the most off guard?

In retrospect, were there any hints or foreshadowing that you noticed that pointed toward the major twists in the story? How effective was the author in planting these clues while still maintaining an element of surprise?

In the end, all of the main characters in the present had ties to the past timeline in 2009. Which of them knew about the connections, and which were surprised? Did you find it surprising that some of the characters didn't recognize each other as adults?

Analyze the character of Francesca. Why did she want to open the resort? What insights do we gain about her through the flashbacks to her teenage years as "Frankie"? How does her past shape her present actions and motivations?

Let's talk about the Night Birds. Were you surprised to find out who they actually were (including some specific characters who were part of the group)? How did the Night Birds contribute to the sense of dread that builds throughout the novel?

Discuss the ending of the novel. Were you satisfied with how the various storylines and mysteries were resolved? What do you think the future holds for the characters?