This series is making me fall in love with Nora Roberts all over again.
I am ashamed to admit it has been a few years since I read an NR book, but I am BACK and cannot wait for Book 3.

In this second book of The Lost Brides trilogy, The Mirror connects Sonya and Owen to the past. They are drawn to the mirror just like her dad and their uncle were. It is amazing how they can see things in the mirror and what else amazes me is how Nora Roberts thinks of these things! Wow! So many things happening at the mansion! You just can't put this down! Can't wait for the last book to see how they get rid of Hester Dobbs!

While I absolutely was obsessed with the first book in this series, I didn’t love this one as much, which was sad. I will however, still eagerly anticipate the third and final installment in the series.

This book seemed to rehash the events in the first book, and then talk a lot about mundane day to day tasks. It didn’t really progress the story much, which I am anxiously looking forward to.

The best part of the story was the dogs, and cat. More of them please!

I am still a huge Nora Robert’s fan, and I can’t wait for the next one. That ending. 🫣

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Nora Roberts, the author and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I am attached to this story. And what is happening at the end is crazy. I find myself loving all of the characters (well except for Brandon) and I want to know if he will be popping up in the next book too. Move on dude.

However, I’m so excited I have the 3rd book in NetGalley now. I usually read my arcs in order of publication but the next one for this is getting bumped forward so I can get the ending of this sooner.

I enjoyed this book. I started it the minute I finished Inheritance - Book 1. I can't wait till November to read book 2. I enjoyed reading more about the 7 brides and also how Sonya and Cleo were learning more about the house they were living in. I don't usually read many books with ghosts but I enjoyed the ride on these 2 books. I am a fan of Maine so enjoyed the town and the houses and the water.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC.

So basically... 20% actual plot, 80% "A Day in My Life"...got it.

I really tried to give The Mirror a fair shot, but I kept asking myself: What was the actual purpose of this second book? It felt like a repetition of the first. There were so many moments where I genuinely wondered, Why do I care about these characters again? 🤔

Honestly, the prologue was the only part that truly grabbed my attention. Everything after that just dragged.

Thank you to Netgalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Thankful to receive book 2 at the same time as book 1 so I didn’t have to wait too long after that cliffhanger. Thankfully the story picked up right where book 1 ended so I was able to keep that energy going. This book did stall a little on the plot but I still enjoyed and can’t wait for book 3.

I'll start by saying this. I really enjoyed this book. I don't get all of the complaints and dislike from other reviewers, but different strokes and all of that. I'm perfectly okay with seeing people live their lives with the occasional dramatic instance. And the dramatic instances in this one, well, let's just say that they're plenty exciting for me.

Nora Roberts has written interconnected family stories, some with a paranormal twist, for ages, and it's one of the things that I've most enjoyed in her books. I sped read INHERITANCE (Book 1), and jumped right in to THE MIRROR. I'm completely invested in seeing how things shake out for Sonya, Cleo, and all of the Pooles, and can't wait for the showdown that's got to be coming between the light and the dark in THE SEVEN RINGS. And if the road there is filled with regular moments, that works for me, too.

The Mirror was a fabulous second book in this trilogy. I read through it so quickly that I needed to go back and re-read. The characters are the same as in the first book. The atmosphere can sometimes be light as when they are all sharing a meal and sometimes spooky when the horrible woman starts her antics. I cannot wait to see how the series ends. My only complaint is it's too long to wait. :)

A beautifully atmospheric novel from Nora Roberts, weaving together romance, mystery, and the pull of the past. Fans of her signature blend of suspense and heart will enjoy this haunting, time-bending tale.

This series is everything. We pick up right where we left off with Inheritance. Getting more of Sonya’s life, with her best friend living with her. Their men being around give more of a ramantic feel to this story than the last one, but that’s what I like about Nora’s books.

I’m not a magical realism person, but Nora could write a grocery list and I would read it. I liked getting more of the wives ghosts and learning more about their history.

I always get so lost in Nora’s books. She’s such a fantastic storyteller.

Thank you NerGalley, St. Martin’s Press and Macmillan Audio for my copies of this book.

This is the second book in the Lost Bride trilogy and honestly not much happens. It’s a continuation of book one, but feels like just filler until we get to the conclusion in book 3. More antics from the ghosts and evil Hester Dobbs and more stories of the brides, but overall not much forward movement in the overall story.

Here’s hoping book 3 brings all the excitement and a satisfying conclusion.

Thanks to the publisher for a review copy via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I loved the first one in this series, but the enjoyment didn't continue in this one unfortunately. It's not my typical genre anyway so I definitely think it's just me.

I was curious enough to follow the cliffhanger from the first book but the words that I would use to describe this book would be “fine” and “nice.”

The characters are nice and their relationships were nice but I was unable to further connect to the characters. I found the storyline fine but to not really progress as much as I would have hoped. The pacing dragged and the dialogue was tiring. I will not be reading the third and final book in the series.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this ARC.

I was so glad this book picked up right where the last one ended because i hate cliffhangers.
I enjoyed diving deeper into the some backstories, that said, the pacing felt a bit slow, and I wish the plot had moved along a bit quicker. Still, the characters and world kept me hooked, and I had a good time reading it overall.

What a great second book! I read through this book so quick. I have really enjoyed being in this world again.

Loved this book so much Nora always does such an amazing job with writing!
I can't wait for more of her books to be available for me to hopefully review!

3.5 stars rounded up
after reading Inheritance I was so excited for this book. When I received an early arc I dived in right away and found myself bored. The descriptions of making dinner are preparing for the party were yawn inducing. I put the book down and kept meaning to finish it. when I saw the audiobook was available I jumped at the chance to finish this book. while the narrator did a fantastic job. Brittany Presley is one of my favorites. the writing just didn't grab me. this mostly felt like a filler book. the ending did help bump it up half a star. finishing this book felt like quite the accomplishment. I'll definitely be grabbing book 3 but mostly for a conclusion.

This second book of the Trilogy was pretty much the same all throughout. Nothing major happened other than a huge party and pissing off Dobbs. Sonya walked into the mirror and witnessed what happened to the 7 brides.

I'd like to read the last book in this trilogy to see how it ends. I want to know if Sonya will be able to take back all 7 rings and HOW she will do that.

I will more than likely add an EDIT once I read the last book.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Sonya MacTavish inherited a huge Victorian mansion from an uncle she never new existed, in some ways it was a blessing in disguise. It came to her at the perfect time in her life, her engagement had just ended and she needed an escape from her life... and she's found it in the confines of her new home. As well as a few unexpected and unexplained things too...

As I cracked the cover on this one and found myself back in Ms. MacTavish's world I found myself quite excited with the prospect of another adventure between the walls of her Victorian home. When I last left her I was filled with so many unanswered questions, ones I had hoped would be answered between the pages here. I found some of them, but I was certain that she would leave me with more, and she did. I cannot wait for the final book to hit shelves!!

I loved what I found waiting for me between the pages here. In true Nora Roberts fashion she spun a story that captivated, mystified, and left me wanting more! I love her stories, the worlds she creates are unlike any other, they bring adventure, suspense, romance, and a longing for more every time! Highly recommend!

I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.