Traveling With T’s Thoughts:

I have been enjoying books by Nora Roberts for some time, but the Lost Brides trilogy is my first trilogy by her.

After reading Inheritance, I was chomping at the bit for The Mirror. And now I can’t wait for book 3!



What I liked:

This cover is delicious!

The back and forth between Sonya and Hester Dobbs. Sonya is not backing down and I have to love her for her determined ways!

The community that is developing in this trilogy, I love these characters! Sonya and her mother, Trey and his family, and more (also love Bree!)



Bottom line: This book is EVERYTHING. Love the characters, the setting, the ghosts, and cannot wait for the showdown that is bound to come in book 3 between Sonya and Hester Dobbs!

This book was absolutely spectacular. I loved the first book, and this one did a great job of building the plot. It was a bit more wholesome than spooky, but I did still enjoy the ghosty elements in it. I can't wait to see how this series wraps up.

I always love a good ghost story and this second installment of the trilogy did not disappoint.

I particularly liked the close friendship between Sonya and Cleo. They make a great team against the evil witch Hester Dobbs. Plus the addition of the fuzzy friends makes for an enjoyable story.

I did feel at times there was a lot of random conversations that seemed unnecessary for the story. Overall I enjoyed this book and looking forward the 3rd story. Hopefully Hester Dobbs finally gets what she deserves !

I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity and read and review this book !

This book is the second of a series. It follows the Inheritance. In this book, Sonya is living in The Manor. She has previously inherited from an uncle she didn’t know existed. The manor is haunted by Hester Dobbs. Dobbs has placed a curse on the house. It is up to Sonya to stop the curse. I enjoyed reading how the former residents of the manor do little things to make her feel at home. This is a genre that I haven’t read previously. I love how the author describes not only her relationship with her new family members, but also with the members of the community. I am very much looking forward to the third book in the series. I will continue to read books by this author.

When Nora Roberts book Inheritance ended, I was so sad. I had gone all in with the characters - Sonya MacTavish, the heir to a mansion on the coast of Maine; her love interest Trey, best friend Chloe and cousin Owen. Imagine my joy when The Mirror was delivered! Roberts continues the mystery and romance as the friends strive to find out more about the spirits that haunt the mansion. Looking forward to the third book in the trilogy that is expected next November!

I was gifted this ebook and audiobook by NetGalley.

This seems to be a “filler” or “bridge” book. Not a lot happens, but it gets you to the next point.

I felt like the dialogue was a little chaotic, bouncing back and forth between the topic and random conversation within the same scene.

I feel like the book was too long considering how much was actually happening. A lot of filler that I felt was unnecessary and uninteresting.

Unfortunately, it was a DNF for me.

THE MIRROR - Nora Roberts

#2 in The Lost Bride Trilogy

Compelling! - 4 stars

Plot - 4 stars - 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.

Writing - 4.5 stars - As always, Roberts captures me right from the first page of her books. Since this is the second in a trilogy, we had a head start and were already familiar with the characters and the story. I'll admit to a bit of confusion at first since it's been a while since I read the first book, but I soon caught up and was captured all over again.

Characters - 5 stars - This is where the story shines for me. I absolutely love all four of the main characters. Well, five if you count the ghost Dobbs. Sonya and Cleo are best friends--very strong and independent women, supporting each other as they deal with the haunted nature of the manor. Not to mention being cheerleaders for each other's successful careers. Trey and Owen are fantastic heroes. Also strong and supportive, both are successful men who recognize the strength of their women, not talking down to them or making decisions for them, but just being there. Dobbs is the wicked witch who is trying to secure the manor for herself even though she died over 100 years ago. She's quite the terror and provides plenty of shivers. Secondary characters of Clover (another ghost), Winter (Sonya's mom), and various townsfolk provide extra interest and depth.

Title - 4 stars - Pretty self-explanatory. The mirror is the main method for a Poole descendant to travel to the past in the manor.

Cover - 4 stars - I love the contrast of the gold mirror against the black background. The bright flowers draw the eye, and the reflection of the blue ocean sets the scene. Very nice.

Overall - 4 stars - Although the last book ended with the mirror and this book began with it, it is not really the focus (as you might expect from the title). Yes, it's a path to see into the past, but it's not the only way to discover more about the history of the manor. The characters are where this book shone for me. Sonya and Cleo are strong, independent, successful women who are best friends, and both are determined to discover the manor's secrets and defeat the dark shadow living there. Trey and Owen are equally attractive, while also providing support and strength. And I was totally intrigued by the characters from the past (many of whom are "living" in the manor alongside the women), each with his or her own personality. The mystery and the quest are clear, but the as-yet-unknown method of getting to the solution is what compelled me to keep reading. Nora Roberts is always able to create people and situations that draw me in, and this book is no exception. I'm greatly looking forward to the third book of the trilogy.

This is book two in the Lost Bride Trilogy. It does pick up right where the last book, The Inheritance, ended. I definitely think you need to read the first book.
Antique mirror
Dreams
Supernatural elements
Centuries old curse
Mystery
Family secrets
The Mirror is a very deep haunted house story. We are left on another cliffhanger….book three should be interesting!
Thank you NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

This is not a stand alone novel. This is the second book in a trilogy. I had read the first one but it was so long ago that I didn't really remember it so I had a hard time following some of this novel. The story takes place in a house which has been inherited by Sonya. She moves in with her friend. The house comes with many characters (ghosts) that have lived there before and died there. Sonya must solve the puzzle as to how to break the curse which was put on by one of the ghosts. My three star rating is because it was hard to follow the story since I could not remember everything from the first book.

This is one of those books that before I recommend to a reader I ask how do you deal with cliffhangers. Because if you can't handle a nail biting edge cliffhanger, I recommend you get the book but put off reading it until you have the end of the Lost Bride Trilogy in hand.

"The Mirror" by Nora Roberts was full of dark magic and generational secrets and mystery. Good and evil battling through the years. Thank you NetGalley for the review copy. All opinions are my own.

Nora Roberts’ The Mirror, the latest installment in her [insert series name], continues to deliver on the rich world-building and compelling characters that fans have come to expect. I loved the first book and remain captivated by the overall premise of the series. Roberts has such a talent for crafting immersive settings and characters you genuinely care about, and that’s no different here.

That said, this installment felt a little slower than the usual Roberts pace. There were stretches where the story lingered with the characters—deepening relationships, emotions, and the world—but without moving the plot forward as much as I’d hoped. While I appreciate those moments of stillness, it occasionally made the book feel overly stagnant in parts.

That being said, I’m excited to see where the story goes next. The foundation Roberts has laid is strong, and it feels like the action is really picking up by the end of this book. I’m fully invested in these characters and look forward to continuing with the series as the stakes (and pace) seem ready to soar again. If you’re a fan of the series, The Mirror is still a worthwhile read that sets the stage for what’s to come.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

This may just be my favorite Nora Roberts series that I’ve ever read. The first and second ones sucked you in and you couldn’t put them down.

This one picks right back up when Owen and Sonya had gone through the mirror. They quickly come back through the mirror after witnessing a scene and Cleo and Trey are waiting for them. Then throughout the entire book they work together to try to figure out how to stop Hester Dobbs.

I absolutely loved the cast of characters even the furry friends and the ghostly friends!

I absolutely can’t wait for the third book! 4/5 stars.

Thank you St. Martin’s Press, #partner, for the advanced copy of The Mirror in exchange for my honest review.

I have been a fan of Nora Roberts for as long as I can remember. I look forward to her new romantic suspense every year but this is more of the Nora Roberts I remember reading back in the day & I’m loving it!!!⁣

This is the 2nd book in her Lost Brides trilogy & it picks up right where the first book left off. Inheritance ended with quite the cliffhanger & you are definitely going to want to read that one before picking this new one up so you aren’t completely lost. I actually reread the last few chapters of Inheritance before starting this one just to make sure I was back in that mindset.⁣

It’s hard to say too much without spoiling either story, which I absolutely will not do. Just know that this second book continues to delve into the stories of the lost brides. It goes a little deeper than the last book, though doesn’t provide all the answers we need. That’s to come in the next book! ⁣

I also loved how this book focused on the relationships between all the characters in the present day. I’m always a fan of books that explore sisterhood, loyalty & love & that is exactly what this book does. And then there’s that paranormal element to the story that isn’t usually my cup of tea, but I can’t get enough of here. I mean, house helpers that clean & pick out your clothes? Where can I get some of those? And let’s not forget about Dobbs and all her outbursts!

Once again we end with another cliffhanger that left me wanting more. I will be counting down the days until the 3rd, & final, book in this trilogy is in my hands. So many questions & I hope all will be answered!

As soon as I got my hands on the ebook version I grabbed up the audio of the first one from the library to "re-listen" to it (it was the third time through and just as good) and then immediately started on The Mirror. It picks up right where The Inheritance leaves off so make sure you read that one first. Sonya has inherited a mansion in Maine from her father's brother (who their family didn't know of) and it just so happens to be haunted. Cleo, her bestie, has now moved in and together they are making it home. Trey, greeted her on arrival and they have only grown closer along with the rest of his family and it happens his best friend is her cousin, Owen. When Sonya decides to go through the mirror when they find it, Owen goes with her. Visions, ghosts, and visions and maybe some secrets that need to come out to break the curse on the mansion.

I cannot wait for the conclusion to this trilogy!

When I received the audio version I immediately listened to that and, WOW, I could not put it down. It was just a riveting as if I hadn't read the book in the recent few weeks.

The Inheritance was one of my favorite novels of last year and it was a long year to wait for book two, but definitely worth it. I love the characters and the story and everything about this book, well, except for Hester, but no one likes her. It will be another long year to wait for book 3.

Got this jobbie from St. Martin's Press and it is phenomenal! Continuing where we left off in The Inheritance, Sonya continues to battle the evil Hester Dobbs, who has cursed the brides of the Poole family in horrific ways.

I loved the first in The Lost Bride trilogy so I was excited to read the next installment. It picked right up where the first left off. I love Sonia, Trey, Chloe and Owen, as well as their group of pets. It moves kind of slow and while I enjoyed the ins and outs of their daily routines, I was left wanting a little more out of the mystery of the brides. Will definitely be reading book #3!

As always a Nora Roberts book doe not disappoint! The 2nd book to the series and it was fabulous! A haunted house,spirits and a love story!, highly highly recommend..

I loved the second installment and can't wait for the third book! Nora Roberts has always been the queen of romantic suspense but she knocked it out of the park with the supernatural elements.

This book was definitely slower paced than the first book as we get history of each of the bride's deaths. At times it felt tedious but I understand that it helped to give backstory. I appreciate that it picked up right after the first book left off and loved all the main characters. Their relationships were the best part of the book!

Many thanks to St Martin's Press and Netgalley.