I loved this book, but my one issue was it was a whole year since I read the first book and it was hard to remember things. I wish I would have went back and re-read the first one.

This is the second book of this trilogy. It continues to follow Sonja as she deals with the witch that haunts her home she inherited. I did not like this one as much as the first book but look forward to the third and final book in this series.

If you are looking for a fun paranormal trilogy with a sprinkling of romance and a whole lotta friendship. This is it! I absolutely LOVE Sonya and Cleo. This story is more than just the paranormal aspect. There is a lot going on in their personal lives and the book follows that, too. I love that we see the characters interacting with each other during such menial day-to-day tasks. I think it really adds to their personalities and makes you feel more involved with each character. Nora Roberts does it in such a way not to make it a boring mind suck though.

Did love this book no, but I did like it. I feel that this book suffers from second book syndrome, which I would not expect from Nora. I loved the first book in this series and was excited to see where it was going to go. I wish we would have had more movement in the lost brides and what needed to be done. There was way too much day to day for me in this one. I liked the development of the relationships.
I will read book 3 as I want to see how this all ends.

his book was too slow paced for me. It's the second book in Nora Robert's latest trilogy, the Lost Bride Trilogy. While the first book was intriguing, i think the second and probably the third books could have been collapsed into one because I felt like not alot happened in this novel.

Overall, 3 stars. I will probably trudge through and finish the trilogy because of my inability to quit in the middle of the series, but I don't know that this is one of Nora Robert's better works. I really really love her old stuff though.

I want to thank St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for providing the ARC in exchange for my opinions.

Another Classic Nora
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2024
I loved this book and the one before. I have actually read both several times already and can not wait for the next one.

If you love great stories with lots of heart and intrigue, these books are for you. I'm looking forward to how they break the curse..

As the second book in a trilogy, one would expect a filler, but then one would have to remember that this is the Great Nora Roberts! The writer that all others should study. This book is not a filler, it is a wonderful book! It's important to the trilogy as it moves the story along and adds to the whole. Our heroines have accepted and grown to love most of the ghosts in the mansion. But the evil witch is growing stronger and more angry by the minute. Our heroines and heroes are determined to fight the evil and bring harmony to the mansion. They also want to help the brides find peace. But in order to do that they must lift the curse.
Wonderful story and I can't wait for the final installment!
Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press

I thoroughly enjoyed Inheritance, the first book in this Lost Bride trilogy, and looked forward to this, the second book with some trepidation, knowing that sometimes the second book in a trilogy can feel like the weak link. The first part sets the stage. The third brings the conclusion and hopefully delivers all the promise of the first two. The second can feel like filler - hopefully moving the plot but it can easily be disappointing, even though you go into it knowing there won't be a resolution to all things (whatever the things may be). Happily this one didn't leave me feeling disappointed - and it does move things along. We learn more about Sonya and her tribe (both old friends and family and new friends and a significant other) as they get to know each other. She's growing her free-lancing business, finding her place in her new community, and taking trips through that mirror to learn more about the history of her inherited home and the ghost who wants her gone. I enjoyed this second book, and am very much looking forward to third and final one.
Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for providing a digital copy for an unbiased review.

"I kind of like the process, like art. The finish is what brings you pride, but you can't have the pride without the process."

Oh Nora, how I worship at your feet! I need book 3 right now, immediately, instantly in my possession. I love the friendship and the family she always brings to the table and never loses in words. I love that this story has family from so many different spots, ghosts and current. There's rich history and so much love and I cannot get enough of it.

The best part about second books is that you get to much fill, and this book had puppies and joy to lift it up. I'm so excited to see how it all concludes, and that's all thanks to book 2.

Of course, Nora Roberts books are always good, and this one is no different. I love the nod to the supernatural, and I especially appreciate that all of the main characters are well-rounded human beings who are capable of communicating with one another - not a lot of angst or characters going off half-cocked due to fabricated "misunderstandings." It makes them more believable, IMHO, and I like to root for two people who are supportive and protective of one another fighting a common enemy, rather than the "enemy" being themselves. if you actually like the angst, though, this book is probably not for you! Every single character, from the main protagonists to the main antagonist to the supporting family, friends, and townspeople, are all reasonable and likeable (well, maybe not the antagonist....) and it's a joy to spend time with them for the duration of the book. I will for sure be reading the rest of this series!

✨ Publication date: November 19, 2024✨

The Mirror is the second book in The Lost Bride Trilogy by Nora Robert’s. This is a paranormal romance series.

The Mirror begins right where The Inheritance left off. Sonya MacTavish has learned so much about the curse that surrounds the large manner she inherited and along with her cousin Owen, are able to step into the past as observers through the mirror.

Sonya is drawn to the mirror on a few occasions using what she learns to piece together the missing parts of her family history.

Together with her cousin, best friend Cleo and new boyfriend Trey, Sonya learns the secrets of the manor and more about the witch who cursed the seven brides.

Sonya is desperate to right the wrongs of the past and needs to find a way to get back the wedding rings the witch has stolen over the course of one hundred years.

As Sonya learns to love again and bring life and laughter back to the manor, the witch has other ideas. Sonya and her friends get caught in a web of past and present while they try and break the curse of the lost brides.

This is a four star read for me! I really enjoyed this book, just not quite as much as the first. This likely could have been a bit shorter as there was some repetition of how the group of four worked things out. I’m still incredibly interested in how this will wrap up and look forward to the final book in the series!

Disclaimer: I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I am really enjoying this series!!! I think the story is well done and the character development is fantastic. Can’t wait for the next book!

The Mirror is the second installment in Nora Roberts' The Lost Bride Trilogy, and I find this series to be both unique and kind of comical. The story follows Sonya Mactavish, a freelance graphic designer who unexpectedly inherits a haunted manor in Poole Bay, Maine. The catch? The manor is cursed by generations of Poole women, all of whom died on their wedding day, forever becoming "lost brides." With the help of her boyfriend and friends, Sonya is determined to break the curse and uncover the mysteries of the manor.

As much as I wanted to love this book, I’m giving it 3.5 stars. Unfortunately, it didn’t captivate me as much as I’d hoped. The story felt like it had a lot of filler, and I found myself struggling to stay engaged. I didn’t jot down many notes because, honestly, nothing particularly memorable happened. While I’m still invested in the series, I’m hoping the third book brings some much needed progress and excitement to the story. Thank you Netgalley and publishers for the book.

Absolutely love this series - and can’t wait to read the third and final installment! Love the creepy, haunted house and the “found family” easy rapport between our main characters. They are all so very likable that you can’t help but root for them. Seriously counting down the days until the conclusion in this trilogy.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this arc in exchange for an honest review.

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My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is the second book of The Lost Bride Trilogy. I love this series! Sonya inherits a mansion in Maine. It’s haunted by the spirits of brides who died in the house on their wedding day. In the second book it goes more into depth more back stories of what happened to the brides. She has visions of an antique mirror. One night the mirror appears and Sonya is taken to the past and sees a bride murdered. Each time she goes into the mirror it shows a different bride. Can Sonya help free the brides and break this centuries old curse? I can’t wait for the next book!!

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The Mirror was one of the books I was most looking forward to this year as the follow-up to The Inheritance, which was one of my top books of the previous year. Unfortunately it didn’t live up to my expectations, and fell a little flat for me. With how well The Inheritance set up the backstory and setting, I felt like The Mirror would pick up just as the cliffhanger left off and seamlessly continue the story. Instead this felt like more of a placeholder book, just holding the story over for the resolution in the third book. While there was more detail added to the stories of the seven brides and further reinforcement of Sonya’s place in The Lost Bride Manor and Poole’s Bay, it felt more like we were just having her day-to-day life narrated. Yes, there were “episodes” but after a while, it just felt repetitive. Here’s hoping the next one returns to the level of the first, because I’ve very much looking forward to the resolution of the story!

Look, I will start off by saying I should not have read this book. I requested to read the ARC based solely on the beautiful cover... and when I realized it was the second in a trilogy, meaning I'd want to read the first, Inheritance before starting this one, that didn't seem like it would be a problem. It had great reviews and the premise seemed entertaining. Then I read it and I really, really didn't enjoy it. But I was fully committed to reading this second in the trilogy, so here we are. And woof. I'm sorry to be brutally honest, but the writing was mediocre and I found it to be pretty boring. It is over 400 pages long and the plot has not thickened. If you read the first one and liked it, you will probably enjoy this one, but if you were feeling like the first wasn't quite what you'd hoped and you were hoping to get more from number two, I'm afraid to say I don't think you will. It is getting great reviews, so I am in the majority, but I really have to assume it's from loyal Nora Roberts fans. This and Inheritance are my only experiences with her books, so I maybe don't know what I'm talking about? I finished it, so there is that, but I won't be reading number three.

I've never picked up a Nora Roberts book I didn't like, until now. I couldn't get into this one and quit half way though. It was just page after page of these people cooking meals together and letting their pets outside to go to the bathroom. I just couldn't bring myself to continue. I'm still a Nora Roberts fan, and will continue to recommend her books, just not this one.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This series is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. I think the story is well done and the character development is fantastic.

The Mirror by Nora Roberts (Lost Brides Trilogy book 2)
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Sonya inherited a house in book one with a unique history: several young brides connected to the house died. Sonya moves in to learn more about her fathers family that he never knew he had. She brings her (amazing) friend (seriously, I adore her), and quickly makes friends in this new town. Together they work to solve the mysteries that surround the house.
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What I liked:
-Book one did me dirty with that cliffhanger ending so I’m glad that book two picked up LITERALLY where it left off.
-I loved the continuation of the found family trope.
-Sonya gets one up on her skeezy ex-fiance. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
-I loved learning mpre about the brides and their hopes and dreams.
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4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I am looking forward to how this story finishes and can’t wait for book three.