The second book in the Lost Bride Trilogy brought the story back to life and the ending set up all of the mysteries that need to be solved in book 3. It started a little slow but quickly gained speed until the end. It's going to be tough to wait for book 3 to find out how everything ends. I will admit that paranormal is not one of my favorite genres but seeing Nora Roberts name on the books, I figured that I should give it a chance and I'm glad that I did.

The Mirror takes us back to the haunted mansion that Sonya inherited. She has to live in the house for three years before it becomes hers. Some of the ghosts in the house are making life very difficult with slamming doors and daily intrusions into her life. The main bad ghost is responsible for killing the last seven women who got married in the house because way back when, she was rejected by the owner of the house. Sonya has the power to go inside the old mirror in the house and see the past. So far she has seen several of the original brides die at the hands of the evil ghost. It's up to Sonya to break the curse on the house and it causes her to go head to head with evil. The romance part of this book heats up and Sonya and Trey become a couple as well as her best friend Cleo and Owen.

Just like with book 1, my main complaint about The Mirror is that it's too long and too full of mundane day to day things - like what to cook and what to wear but I am assuming that the reason for that is to set up a contrast between normal life and the daily paranormal events that go on. I'm looking forward to book 3 to see how it all ends!

Oh man. I really liked the first book in this trilogy (even though to be totally honest, I did not think the writing was anything to write home about). So I was really anticipating this one. And wow, absolutely nothing happens. The entire thing is just dogs playing and preparing for a party. It's almost absurd how little happens in this book. And I never do this, but I don't think I'll be continuing with the third book. There just isn't enough time in life to waste on something so uninteresting.

The Mirror is the second book in Nora Roberts" The Lost Bride Trilogy. The story picks up right after the first book in the series, 2023's The Inheritance, left off. Sonya McTavish has now become accustomed to the ghosts the haunted the Maine mansion she inherited after her long lost Uncle's death. Sonya learns more about the history of the lost brides through an antique mirror that appears in different rooms at various times. Sonya is able to walk through the mirror which allows her actually see the tragic deaths of each bride. Sonya also comes face to face with the witch who placed the curse that effects her both inside and outside of the mirror. Roberts fills her follow-up with good characters, good humor, and even good scares. I was surprised how much I've enjoyed the first two books in Roberts latest trilogy because I don't read many books with fantasy elements. In Roberts case, she doesn't let the ghosts overshadow the characters in the story. Sonya along with her supporting characters are as richly developed as are the history of her family and the mansion. It's a cliche, but I'm already eagerly awaiting next year's final book in The Lost Bride Trilogy which is a reflection of how much I enjoyed The Mirror.

I've finally had the time to read this story by Nora Roberts as it has been quite a while since I read her books. "The Mirror" was well-written and very good read. Not one for ghosts in my stories but this one was a nice read. I wished I had read the first in the series, which I plan to do to get the history leading up to this story. I enjoyed the interaction between the main characters. This story leaves a cliffhanger...something not to my fancy but hopefully the next will wrap it up.

The Mirror by Nora Roberts
Is a highly anticipated release for me. The first novel was beyond incredible and left us on a cliffhanger. Brittany Pressley can see things in a mirror that are thought to be brides that died suspiciously in the mansion she now owns. This book carries the story forward excellently in Nora's style. She focuses on the ghosts and the relationships throughout and brings her readers a magnificent experience.💞

It pains me to write this review (and part of the reason why I won’t be doing full post reviews next year). I hate writing negative reviews even though I do find them helpful and necessary. Perhaps it’s because this book was consumed at the same time that I was reading other really really good books, but this book paled in comparison. I loved the first book in this trilogy, The Inheritance. A haunted/ghost story of a Sonya who had inherited a house that is haunted by the “lost brides”. Unfortunately, this book didn’t progress the story along and was boring for the majority of the time. Nothing really happened until about the last 20% where some questions were finally answered but it took way too long to get there and seemed to be very repetitive at parts. The daily life of Sonya and her friends Cleo, Owen and her love interest Trey, seems monotonous after a while. I’m still intrigued overall and will probably read the last book in the trilogy so I can see how it all ends, but I will definitely wait for the audio so I can be sure to speed things up!

The Mirror really kept me on my toes! I absolutely love how this story is progressing and appreciate the slightly creepy vibe I get from Hester's tantrums. I also love all the delightful ghosts that engage in not only helping with the upkeep on the house house but also with Sonya, Cleo, Trey and Owen. I can't wait for the final installment where Hester gets what she deserves and the seven brides get their peace.

The Mirror is the second book in The Lost Bride Trilogy by the goddess of romantic fiction, the incomparable Nora Roberts. I enjoyed The Inheritance, the first book, though I was a wee bit disappointed. That often happens with the first book of a series, when everything is being set up for the following volumes, so I was really excited about this one. Alas, I didn't enjoy this one as much as I expected. But first, the story...

When Sonya MacTavish inherits the huge Victorian mansion on the coast of Maine, she has no idea that the house is haunted. She quickly learns there are kind ghosts in the house, such as the young boy who plays with the dogs, a young maid who performs all sorts of chores to make Sonya's life easier, and a young woman who plays music to accompany almost any mood. It's one particular ghost, however, that terrifies Sonya and her friends: Hester Dobbs, who was responsible for all the deaths of the lost brides in the mansion. Sonya has dreams of an antique mirror; when it appears one night, she glides through it to the past, and sees a bride murdered on her wedding day, the ring ripped from her finger. She sees this scene again and again with the other brides...will she be able to figure out a way to break the centuries-old curse, so the dead brides and their bereaved husbands can finally find peace?

Though I was disappointed with the book, there were many things I did enjoy. Most of all, the main characters were extremely likable and charming. Sonya was a graphic designer who inherited the mansion in Maine from her uncle, and she had to stay in it for three years for it to remain hers. She started anew here after she broke up with her cheating boyfriend whom she worked with and she began to build a freelance business. Cleo Fabares was Sonya's best friend, a talented illustrator and painter who moved in with Sonya. Cleo was my favorite character in the book (besides dogs Yoda, Mookie and Jones, and cat Pyewacket). Rounding out the main cast was Trey Doyle, a handsome lawyer who became Sonya's beau, and Owen Poole, Sonya's cousin who had it bad for Cleo. One major complaint, besides all these characters being almost perfect? Trey is a very intelligent lawyer, and "cutie" is the best endearment he could think of for his woman?! The storyline about the bride ghosts was intriguing, and evil Dobbs was entertaining. What I didn't care for was the bloat. At least 100 pages could have been trimmed, if not more, to make the tale more streamlined. Did we REALLY need to know every meal these characters cooked and ate? Did we have to know EVERY detail of Sonya's and Cleo's jobs, or The Event they were planning? It just dragged the story down and made it harder to keep my interest. It took me 12 days to read it, as it was easy to put down. Also, one of the ghost brides loved music, and for every discussion or event she played music on their phones. I would have thrown my damn phone into the sea! Aaaaaargh! The question remains... will I read the final story in the trilogy? You betcha! I'm invested in this series after two loooong books, and I must find out how it ends. I'm hoping Ms. Roberts brings back her usual magic for the conclusion.

I received an ARC of this book courtesy of the publisher and NetGalley. I received no compensation for my review, and all thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Second in the Lost Bride Trilogy, the book starts off immediately after the last book ends, right in the middle of the action. Sonya MacTavish has inherited the haunted and cursed mansion on the rocky Maine coast. She dreams of the past brides at night and is inexplicably drawn to and through a mirror that appears out of the blue. Again and again she has visions of the cursed brides and knows it is up to her to stop it.

Warning - the first and the second book in this series both end on cliffhangers, which Idislike - especially when I am really enjoying the book, as in the case of this one. I hate having to wait to see what happens to the characters that have held my attention throughout the book. The manor, a character itself, with all its quirks and paranormal occupants has become dear to me and to know I have to wait until the next book to see how it is resolved pains me. If you like highly engaging books with a paranormal twist and not one, but two budding romances, that pulls you into a magical world you might want to pick this one up.

The Mirror is the second book in this series. I have read a lot of Nora Robert’s books in the past and really enjoyed them, but this one was not my favorite. It was kinda boring and dragged on. I just didn’t enjoy the story line at all.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

This was definitely the second in one of Nora Roberts's trilogies - things happened and it was interesting, but the resolution of everything is still an entire book away! Sonya and her bestie are major friend goals, and the men they've picked up along the way are no slouches either. Looking forward to the final book in the trilogy!

This is the second book in The Lost Bride Trilogy. When Sonya McTavish inherits a huge mansion in Maine, she doesn't realize it is haunted until she moves in. As she, along with her friend Cleo, Cousin Owen and his friend Trey learn more about the history of the house and its occupants. Most are friendly, but there is one dark ghost, that wants the house all to herself. When a mirror appears, Sonya is drawn to go through it and discovers the stories of the lost brides come to life.

This is a great story with plenty of suspense and romance to keep you entertained. I normally don't read ghost stories, but I couldn't put either the first and now this book down. It is also a book that stays with you, guessing what will happen in the final book. Wonderful characters and a very interesting plot. I can't wait until the next book!

Unfortunately, when I agreed to read this, I didn't realize this was book two of the trilogy, and so I felt like I missed out on too much information and history to truly enjoy this book. Parts of this book seemed very slow, but mostly necessary as far as I could tell. Although I feel this particular story should be rated a 3, I gave 4 stars because 1) it's Nora and we all know she's a great writer and 2) since I missed the first book, my issues could be related to that.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for providing an eARC of this book. All opinions are my own.

When Sonya MacTavish inherits the huge Victorian mansion on the coast of Maine, she has no idea that the house is haunted. The footsteps she hears at night, the doors slamming, the music playing, are not figments of her imagination. In her dreams she sees glimpses of the past. In the present she finds portraits of brides. And when she has visions of an antique mirror, she is drawn to it, sensing it holds dark family secrets.

These ghosts are a trip! I love the one that plays music when warranted. She comes up with some fitting songs for the situation. But the creepy one….she is a bit of a drama queen…and not a nice one either!

I have read the first book in the series, Inheritance and I loved it. I enjoyed this one as well. But, I think I liked the first one just a tad bit better. It is not necessary that you read these in order.

No one can weave a tale like Nora Roberts! And I love the way the she incorporates the past with the present. Very creative and intriguing.

The narrator, Brittany Pressley, is very distinctive in her voices. There are quite a few characters in this tale with all the ghosts and family. And she had a great voice for each one.


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I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.

I do love Nora Roberts' trilogies with a fantasy/paranormal twist. The curse on the manor/brides is an entertaining plot line, but unfortunately, I felt like this book was so very slow. It is very detailed in parts- especially when Sonya goes through the mirror. You can really picture yourself in the scene through the description, and I love that. It's just some of it is too much, and the plot gets a little stagnant in the middle of the book. That said, I love the cliffhanger ending, and I cannot wait to see how she completes the story in book 3. Still a fan, even when the books read a little slow.

Sweet, low-key romance manages to blossom despite ghosts, creepy hauntings, and a wicked curse.

The Mirror picked up where Inheritance ended. Sonya and Chloe were truly making a life for themselves there, not just trying to survive Hester Dobbs. There were more emotional encounters with the brides and other characters from the past and that was a very interesting way of telling the family’s history. The spurned ghost continued in her disturbing attempts to intimidate our heroes. But so far, Sonya and Chloe, with Trey and Owen, haven’t done much to actively break the curse. Everything has been more like a fact-finding mission.

The romance part of the story was still mostly centered around Sonya and Trey, and I really enjoyed those two together. Chloe and Owen happened kind of quietly in the background. I did like Chloe’s take-charge attitude.

Most of the events were driven by dialogue, which were sometimes harder to keep my attention on. The story line moved at a steady pace, but maybe a bit on the slower side. And the author skillfully weaved ordinary life with the suspense that kept me invested enough to continue.

There is a third book to come and I am very curious to find out how they finally best the curse. Overall, this book covered Sonya’s integration into the community and her personal development quite well, but not much happened on the curse front.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Mirror is the second book in the Lost Brides series. It continues right from where the first book left off. However, I must admit, this book felt a bit slow for me. The storyline didn't progress as much as I'd hoped, and it seemed like there was a lot of filler. There was an excessive amount of talk about food - what they were going to eat, what they were making for dinner, actually making dinner, etc. I was really eager for more from the main storyline, not just the day-to-day, often mundane, lives of the characters. Despite this, I'm definitely invested in the main storyline of the series and can't wait to see how it unfolds in the next book.

The Mirror, Nora Roberts' second book in her Lost Brides Trilogy, picks up exactly where the first book, Inheritance, left off. Sonya and her cousin Owen have just walked through the mysterious Mirror in the manor that seems to call Sonya to it night after night. Once crossed, Sonya and Owen find themselves confronted with the past specifically the night one of the brides died. While Sonya and Owen look on, unable to change what has happened, they do begin to gather more information about Hester Dobbs' powers.

The Mirror is showing them specific events for a reason, but what the reason is remains unclear. The only thing Sonya knows is that the curse Dobbs brought upon the manor must be broken.

While listening / reading, The Mirror included all the things that make a Nora Roberts book a Nora Roberts book. It was easy to pick up and follow along from the previous book without having to go back and refresh. It almost moved into a "comfort read" category.

For better or worse what you expect is what you get. However, I wanted this middle book of a trilogy to give us more than we got. I wasn't surprised by much and a lot of the story felt like a retread of what we already knew about the brides, about Dobbs, and about the mansion itself. The few moments where something new is discovered or surmised are great and only makes me wish that we would have continued to follow that thread, but instead these instances were fleeting and only tease more to come, but with the caveat that we're probably not going to see it until the third and final book.

We get little in the way of actually figuring out how to stop Dobbs and her centuries-long reign over the manor. Instead we see over and over again the power she wields which, honestly is something we already know from the first book.

I'm really not trying to drag the story. I was fully invested in reading the entire thing and I'll admit I enjoyed it overall. I do think there is merit in reading something where the stakes aren't high. As I said earlier: comfort read. I just wonder how Nora Roberts will tie everything up in the next book when so little was given to us in this one to forward things along.

There's a lot of day to day and Sonya living her life and running her business. My favorite parts were the glimpses we get of the past and the ghosts. Honestly, I kinda just wanted Sonya to go through The Mirror and witness the past for the entirety of the book. I would have loved that. I did enjoy getting more information on the Brides themselves. I'm just waiting for whatever piece of information it is that will make the means for the resolution click into place. Unless I completely missed it, and Ms. Roberts hid a clue within the pages, this is not something we'll discover until the next, and final book.

This does actually achieve the goal of making me interested in how the story will conclude. So...well played Nora Roberts?

When Sonya MacTavish inherits the huge Victorian mansion on the coast of Maine, she has no idea that the house is haunted. The footsteps she hears at night, the doors slamming, the music playing, are not figments of her imagination. In her dreams she sees glimpses of the past. In the present she finds portraits of brides. And when she has visions of an antique mirror, she is drawn to it, sensing it holds dark family secrets.

Then one night the mirror appears and Sonya glides through this looking glass, into the past—and sees a bride murdered on her wedding day, the circle of gold torn from her finger. It is a scene that will play out again and again—a centuries-old curse that must be broken—and a puzzle she must solve if there is any hope of breaking the curse.

I really love Nora Roberts' writing style. Will recommend to others.

While I didn't quite love this as much as book one, it was still very good, and the setup for book three has me excited and intrigued. It didn't seem like as much happened in this one. However, that was fine. It focused more on character development and moving the story along. The characters themselves were enough to make this a fantastic novel. No one writes fully developed characters as well as the great Nora Roberts.They always seem so real, and you can't help but fall in love with them.

This was a beautifully written emotional book filled with magic, romance, evil curses, and a house full of ghosts that frequently show their personalities. The Mirror is an enchanting tale that brought me to tears in a few spots. I'm very much looking forward to the conclusion of The Lost Brides Trilogy.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.