I am in love with this series. I am not normally into paranormal elements, but this story drew me in and kept me riveted. The characters were awesome, and the suspenseful story was captivating. I can’t wait to see how this trilogy ends. The narrator did a great job too.

As more of the house's history comes to light, Sonya is more determined than ever to break the curse, and get rid of the horrid figure that resides on the third floor. With the help of Trey, Cleo, and her cousin, they are slowly starting to understand what is making the house come to life.

I am seriously not sure that I can wait until November to find out what happens next. I am pretty invested in this series.

Nora Roberts continues to weave her spell in "The Mirror," the highly anticipated second installment of her "Lost Bride Trilogy." If you, like me, were captivated by the chilling setup in "Inheritance," prepare to be drawn even further into the spectral world of Sonya MacTavish and her inherited, very-much-haunted Victorian mansion on the Maine coast.

"The Mirror" picks up with Sonya firmly ensconced in her new (and not-so-quiet) home. The fleeting moments of spectral activity from the first book intensify, making it clear that the footsteps, slamming doors, and unexplained music are anything but imagined. Roberts masterfully enhances the eerie atmosphere, truly immersing you in Sonya's increasingly unsettling reality.

What truly shines in this volume is the introduction of a central, mystical artifact: an antique mirror. Sonya's growing connection to this mirror, fueled by visions and an undeniable pull, hints that it holds more than just a reflection. It becomes the looking glass through which she quite literally glides into the past, witnessing firsthand the horrific, recurring scene of a bride murdered on her wedding day, the circle of gold ripped from her finger.

This direct connection to the centuries-old curse brings a new urgency and depth to the unfolding mystery. The puzzle Sonya must solve is no longer just historical conjecture; it's a living, breathing nightmare she experiences. Fans of Roberts will appreciate her knack for blending tangible contemporary life with powerful supernatural elements, all while maintaining that compelling narrative drive.

"The Mirror" promises to escalate the stakes, deepen the lore, and push Sonya closer to understanding the true nature of the curse and finding a way to break it. If you loved the intriguing start of this series, you won't want to miss a single page of "The Mirror" as the hauntingly spectacular Lost Bride Trilogy continues its captivating journey!

You know that feeling when the past won’t stay buried? When you’re just trying to move forward, live your life, maybe unpack a few literal or emotional boxes… and BAM—something (or someone) from another century is like, “Hey, I’m not done with you yet”? Yeah. That’s The Mirror.

Sonya’s back, and let me just say—I love a woman who doesn’t crumble under pressure, even when the pressure includes haunted hallways, tangled family legacies, and a relationship that’s both comforting and complicated. She’s facing more than ghosts here. She’s facing herself. And honestly? Haven’t we all had a moment where the scariest thing wasn’t the bump in the night, but the truth in the mirror?

Nora Roberts does what she does best in this one: wraps us in the warmth of found family, tosses in a slow-burning romance that feels like a hug in book form, and still manages to keep us on edge with gothic mystery and eerie moments. It’s like curling up with a warm blanket—except the blanket occasionally whispers your name.

The Mirror isn’t just about spirits that won’t move on—it’s about women who do. Who grow. Who learn. Who fight for peace, for love, and for themselves.

If you like your stories with emotional depth, ghostly drama, witty banter, and a dash of old-house-trying-to-kill-you, this book is your next must-read.

The Mirror is the second book in Nora Roberts' Lost Bride Trilogy. The idea of these books is good - woman inherits a haunted mansion in Maine from an uncle she did not know existed until after he died - but truthfully, book two is more like a continuation of book 1 in that nothing really happens in this book that I can see is bringing Sonya closer to finding the stolen rings from the 7 brides who died because of Hester Dobbs, whose evil presence inhabits the Gold Room on the 3rd floor of the manor. Sure, I still want to read book 3 to find out what is going to happen. but sofar, it looks to me like these two books could easily have been edited into one novel. For the audiobook, the narrator is perfect in that her voices seem to perfectly fit each character.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Mirror is the second book in The Lost Bride trilogy. This has some of the same pitfalls of a middle book in a trilogy, where it’s more of a setup for the final book and it’s left off feeling unfinished. It didn’t move the story much further, but it was still a fun time. I still enjoyed the story overall. The characters had a good amount of depth, and the dialogue was realistic. I was lucky enough to be able to listen and read this at the same time, which is my favorite way to consume a book. The audiobook is very well done, and the narrator fits the part perfectly. The story overall was great and I’m looking forward to completing the trilogy. I highly recommend this book.

Thank you, NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for allowing me to read/listen to this book. I am writing this review based on my own opinion.

After the cliffhanger ending of Inheritance, diving into The Mirror felt like coming back to a haunted home I couldn’t stay away from. Though the pace of the second book is a lot slower, it still swept me away.

Thank you again to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this listening copy! Once again, the narration was stellar and really enhanced the eerie, emotional tone of the story.

Now I’m just bracing for the final book—because if The Mirror is any indication, this trilogy will go out with a bang.

What an awesome book. Well written, great character development and of course, narration was on point! Nora Roberts is always amazing and this book is no different. This continued the story in book 1 and it transitioned seamlessly. Now I just need book 3 so I can find out how it ends!!!!

Thanks NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the audio book in exchange for my honest review.

If you thought time-traveling ghosts were entertaining on the page, wait until you hear them brought to life in the audiobook of The Mirror. The real star here? The narrator.

With pitch-perfect pacing, a talent for distinct voices, and just the right touch of drama, the audiobook reader turns Nora Roberts' twisty, ghost-filled tale into an irresistible listening experience. The narrator handles everything—from spectral sass to romantic tension—with flair, making every time jump and haunted encounter feel vivid and cinematic.

It's not easy to juggle the living, the dead, and the occasionally possessed, but this narrator does it with charm and humor. If you’re looking for a story that’s equal parts spooky and swoony, with a narrator who knows exactly how to keep you hooked, The Mirror on audio is the way to go. Just maybe keep a light on while you listen.

Thank you Netgalley and McMillan Audio for book 2 of Nora Roberts wonderful series, the lost brides trilogy!

I read this book when it came out in 2023. I was excited to get the audiobook as I didn't have the audiobook when it came out. I have read the majority of Nora's books and this one didn't disappoint. To be honest, the second book was not as good as the first but I'm hopeful for the third one.
Thank you for allowing me to get a book in a different format to a book I've enjoyed in the past. I'm looking forward to the third book coming out this fall.

I appreciated the narrator and the pacing of the audiobook.

The saga continues! We get to see Sonya's presentation and her and Cleo's house party event, and we learn more about Hester Dobbs and the seven lost brides. I love the ghosts in this series and I love them even more in this one. I wish I had ghosts to pick out my clothes, do the dishes, weed the gardens, and chop the wood. It's a lot of fun to live in the manor vicariously through Sonya and Cleo (and Trey and Owen), and the animals!

I love the gothic vibes, small town feel, found family, a sense of history (both personal and non-personal) and the mystery of how the manor is cursed. And I'm looking forward to discovering what Hester can do and how she'll be stopped. I wish book three were ready already!

Against popular opinion, I really enjoyed this book! The twists and turns hit exactly when I needed them, making the story so much fun. I laughed out loud more times than I can count and now I can’t wait for the next book!

The Mirror is the second book in the Lost Bride trilogy. Sonya inherited a manor from an uncle she never knew existed. But the house isn’t just an ordinary fresh start for Sonya as she’s sucked into stories of the past and a curse she has to break.

This book is a classic second book in this series. We get more information to set us up for the final book. Could it have been dry? Sure. But it wasn’t. I liked learning about the different brides. Hearing their stories makes the story more personal. I want this curse broken for the brides’ closure. And I’m excited to continue and resolve the story in the last book.

I received this ARC from NetGalley for my honest review.

This second book in the trilogy was a little slower and less interesting for me than the first book was. But it was a quick, easy read and I am invested in the mystery and am looking forward to the final book of the series.

Book 2 of the Lost Bride Trilogy - this book picks up after 'Inheritance.'
Sonya is still residing in a haunted mansion where many brides have been murdered. She's dating Trey and her best friend, Cleo, has moved in. We get tidbits more about each ghost, but honestly for a 13 hour audiobook, the actual plot doesn't feel like it moved much. Like the first book, there feels like there was a lot of filler words in here. Unfortunately, I didn't feel riveted by the plot; I still felt a lot like "what is the point, where are we going with this?" I honestly feel like book one and two could be severely edited and combined into one strong book.

I mid-range 3⭐ for me.

Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillian audio for the chance to listen to this audiobook. The narrator's voice is lovely and easy to listen to.

This series reminds me so much of why I love Roberts's work!! SO SO GOOD! I love the romance, the family, the witchery, the history....just everything about this book and this series! It's going to be an unreal wait for book number 3 in the Lost Brides!! Sonya and Cleo or the perfect balance of best friends, as are Trey and Owen! I've falling in love with each of the ghosts, sans Dobbs!! Highly recommend!!

Book two in The Lost Bride Series was not as good as book one, imo, as it read a bit like diary entries. You follow Sonya’s day to life in the manor as she works, manages friendships, relationships and plans a party at the manor. It talks a lot about decorating, rearranging furniture and gardening. Nothing really happens aside from party planning, wine drinking and experiencing private moments from her ancestors in her sleeping life, through a magic mirror. I started to get a bit bored. She’s still experiencing the antics of all of the spirits who inhabit the manor but less extreme and not as often. Not much has changed. We get the story of the seventh bride near the end. Dobbs is kind of ridiculous and I’m annoyed that we haven’t gotten her exorcised lol. I’m still going to read book three, which releases in November this year, and hope for a lot more answers and action as it’s the last book. Like can we finally find these rings and exorcise this witch?

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“You can’t take back death, Sonya.”
Ch. 5

I actually think the covers are deceiving for this series, not because they aren’t pretty, but they are set in a Wuthering Heights/Rebecca gothic and eerie victorian mansion on the cliffs. I would also like to say that it is strangely cozy…?! Not as “scary” as September House, but similar feel and determined lead female character. It reminds me a lot of Mexican Gothic.

There is also a very brief sex scene in both books. It felt like the author threw them in, because it was expected. It was unnecessary, which was proved later in the book by off screen moments.

By the end of this second book the stakes have once again been raised and I was left on a huge cliffhanger! I can’t believe I have to wait until November for the third book, that’s months away!

This also has me rethinking authors such as Danielle Steele and if those books are what the perception is, but I’m not brave enough yet to give in to reading those. Again @NetGalley, please give me the third one when it’s ready. I have to know how it ends!

One critique:
The women are cooking/baking…
Phrases like “but they’re men”.
However it is finally acknowledged midway through book two.

Extra Quotes:

‘ “I never had a hobby.”
“Umm, shopping!”
“Shopping’s a calling, even a mission.” ‘
-Cloe to Sonya, around 25%

“You move slow. That’s how you’re made, there’s nothing wrong with that. Sometimes circumstances move faster, it’s easier to sail with the wind than into it.” -Owen 43%

A great follow up to "Inheritance." It was awesome to go back and visit Sonya and all of her houseguests. The narrator was phenomenal. I loved the increased tension with more and more occurrences throughout the house and I can't wait for the finale this winter!

I am such a huge Nora Roberts fan. The Mirror was a five star listen for me. I can’t wait for the third book in the trilogy.