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.

Ok.. While this book was entertaining, I feel like it wasn’t needed. The first 3/4 of the book was basically the first book all over again. You got a few rid bits that helped build the story. I am very excited for the third book though!

Nora Robert’s is such a great author and you can definitely tell in this book! Very suspenseful and attention grabbing! This trilogy was seriously so good!!! I highly recommend!

This book is oh so long. And nothing much happens. Except they let the cat and dogs out at least thirty times. Not even a good cliff hanger. The story is good, but this could have easily been whittled down by about 150 pages. It's just filler for the beginning of the story, book one and what hopefully is a decent ending, book three.

The Mirror
The Lost Bride Trilogy, Book 2
by Nora Roberts
Narrated by Brittany Pressley

Trigger Warning: Suicide, Death, Death of unborn children, Screaming, Terror, Rat

I received an ARC of this audiobook through Netgalley.

This book is pure thrilling magic. My spine is tingling, the hairs on my arms are standing, and I can’t wait for book 3!

Once in awhile a book comes along that checks all the boxes, and this book is 100% that book. I’m talking Action, Adventure, Romance, Fiction, Magic, Fantasy, Characters that are so well defined that you can’t help but sink into their stories.

If you love adventure movies - this audiobook is for you. If you love heroines with strong, sturdy heroic men by their side - this audiobook is for you.

There are so many stories that are woven together flawlessly in this book. I highly recommend this book!

Something about this series is just so addicting!! It doesn’t matter if nothing major really happens, but like? Just the whole of it feels so cozy, even though some spooky ish is going on lmfao.

Well, I wouldn’t say nothing major, but they’re getting closer to the truth!! And their bonds- I’m just obsessed w/ our cast. I just love their small town fr.

“F it, I did know she was trouble and now I’m sunk.”
*I loved Owen’s realization 🤣

Nora just has a way of connecting you to the characters & so invested in the story, like I wanna be friends, solve crimes, & create art too 😭😭😭 Esp in a mansion w/ so much character. So jealous.
+ All the ghosts are so lovable, except the B(W)itch.
I would 🪦 to have Molly haunt me lmfao. Between her & Clover- I’m obsessed. Clover speaking through music will forever be my favorite & I just know they’re helping them cook 🤣 It’s just such a cozy setting, minus the spooky ish.

Overall, I can see why a lot of people feel it’s somewhat repetitive, but when you listen to the audio, you just get transported there!! Love this series & love Brittany Pressley’s narrating even more!! Nora will forever be iconic.

4.25 ⭐️

This second book in the Lost Brides Trilogy was really good. Picking up right where Inheritance left off, The Mirror was filled with more fun ghostly antics (how does one go about finding a ghost who will curate a soundtrack for your life?), more lost bride portraits, and more mysteries about the witch’s curse.

The romantic progression for Sonya/Trey and Cleo/Owen was really sweet. Trey and Owen are the definition of good guys and supportive boyfriends. Despite that and as much as I love a romance, I’m actually glad the romance is more of a subplot for the story; Nora has woven some really cool magic into the books and it gets to shine here.

Brittany Pressley has once again impressed me with her audiobook narration and the vast array of voices she can do. Adding in more of Sonya and Cleo’s family members to her repertoire, and making them all distinct, made this a stellar performance.

Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the audiobook ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review! I’m excited for the final installment of the trilogy to come out later this year, and I’ll definitely read it to find out how Sonya gets the rings back.

This was a fantastic sequel to Inheritance and I really enjoyed it. I loved getting to meet more of the Poole family and their stories. There were definitely some emotional moments. I also loved the romance sprinkled throughout. I wanted more of Cleo’s grandmother though! She was a delight. That ending made me want to scream. I cannot wait for November to read the conclusion of this story!

The narrator is phenomenal and I will definitely be picking audiobooks with her as the narrator in the future.

4.5 Book two of the trilogy picked up right where the first one left off with Sonya and Owen stepping through the mirror. It was a good continuation to the ghost story with progress made on understanding the history of the brides and the manor. I love all the friendly ghosts that become part of their family and wish I had my own Molly! 😊 I also loved seeing how Sonya and Cleo fit into their new community and for it to become their true home.

In written format, the dialogue can be a little hard to follow at times, especially if you aren’t used to the style the author uses when writing as J.D. Robb. The audio narrator does an excellent job altering her voice so it’s clear who is speaking.

I’m betting there’s been some marketing money exchanged for using “Coke” 29 times in the book. It’s so frequent, it’s distracting. At first I thought it might be regionally used as a generic term, but that area of the country is more prone to use “soda”. 🤷🏻‍♀️

The ghost part of the story will obviously continue in book three, but I have no clue who will be the love interest.

Much thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Macmillan Audio for the opportunity to read and review this book prior to publication.

Sonya, Trey, Owen, and Cleo are very brave. Book two begins exactly where book one left off. Sonya and Cleo are not letting the evil ghost scare them out of the mansion and the fact that all of the residents support them is amazing. The audio book is quite different from just reading the book. You get all the atmospheric nuances and that makes the story even more dramatic. I’ve enjoyed this series immensely so far and discovered an author that is quickly becoming one of my favorites.

I really enjoyed the first book but surprisingly I ended up hating this one. I was bored for the first half of the book because nothing really happened and at one point I forgot what book it was. It started picking up again at the end but at that point I did not really care about continuing this series. I am still curious where the rings are but as of right now I do not think I would read another book to find out.

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.

The mystery and action ramp up in The Mirror, the second installment in The Lost Bride Trilogy. Sonia learns all about Poole family history and experiences it firsthand. Ghosts live in the house, going about their daily business as if still alive. At night, Sonia dreams of the past and an antique mirror, which beckons her to step over its threshold into days gone by. What will she find on the other side?

Audiobook: Brittany Pressley continues her amazing narration, bringing the story to life for listeners.

The Mirror picks up right where Inheritance left off tidying up the loose ends from the cliffhanger in the first book.

The narrator, once again, was amazing and made the story really come to life!

While the story was still very entertaining and engaging, the plot didn’t advance as much as I was expecting and had small moments where it lulled could have better pacing. However, none of this will stop me from reading the final installment because I still love the characters and story.

I did really enjoy getting to see some of the perspectives of the brides and their stories, which helped tie the past to the present more thoroughly.



Thank you to NetGalley, Author Nora Roberts, and Macmillan Audio for the ALC of this book in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The story of Lost Bride Manor continues with even more ghosts, secrets, and revelations.

The Mirror picks up right where The Inheritance left off with Sonya, Cleo, Trey, and Owen, along with their faithful four legged companions, working to solve the mysteries of Lost Bride Manor.

Brittany Pressley is back as the narrator for the second book and continues to voice a thrilling story that keeps getting better. Her ability to voice each character and bring out their personalities is top tier and extremely enjoyable. The story is gripping, but Pressley’s narration has made it hard to pause this one.

If you’re looking for a story with ghosts, curses, and family secrets; The Lost Brides Trilogy should be your next listen.

This series is so disappointing. The second book of the series just dragged on and on with nothing truly moving the plot forward or wrapping up any questions. The narrator was quite good, but even she couldn’t save the book.

My review is voluntary and all comments and opinions are my own.

I didn't read this book when it first came out but I'm so glad I took the chance to read (because it was Listen Now on Netgalley).

As with the first book, I love the storyline for this one as well. The progression of the relationships between all the characters is a driving force and a favorite aspect of the story for me. The mystery is also a great driving force as the characters find more facts and get closer to figuring out the mysteries of the story.

This is well written, as the last story was, and still very engaging, especially as the characters get closer to solving the pieces of the mystery.

I'm loving this story! I'm so sad that I have to wait for the last part though. I'm excited to see how they are going to get rid of the lady in black and get the rings. The narrator did a great job.

This one took me a little to get into, but it was still great! The narrator is so good! Looking forward to book 3!

Audiobook Review: The Mirror (The Lost Bride Trilogy, Book 2) by Nora Roberts
Narrated by Brittany Pressley

I received this audiobook from NetGalley and truly appreciate the opportunity to discover and read new authors and leave reviews.

This is the third book I’ve listened to by Nora Roberts, and I had to start with The Lost Bride Trilogy from the beginning before diving into The Mirror—and I must say, I’m not mad about that at all! I’ve truly enjoyed both books in this series, and now the only thing I’m upset about is having to wait for Book 3!

The Mirror continues the story of the three women—Sonya, Cleo, and Aida—living in the mysterious manor in Rhode Island, where the legend of the cursed "Lost Brides" still looms. As with the first book (Inheritance), Roberts masterfully blends elements of romance, mystery, friendship, and the supernatural. In this second installment, Cleo takes more of the spotlight as chilling new developments unfold, uncovering more about the manor’s haunted history and the long-dead brides whose spirits still linger.

Brittany Pressley once again delivers an exceptional narration. She narrated the first two books, and I truly hope she returns for the final one. Her southern accent for Cleo is charming and authentic, and her ability to shift between characters—including the eerie, emotional voices of the spirits—is so well done, you genuinely forget it’s a single narrator. Her inflection and timing draw you into every scene, from romantic tension to paranormal suspense.

I'm fully invested in this trilogy now and can't wait to find out what happens next. Will Sonya or Cleo be the eighth bride? Can the curse finally be broken? I’m eager to see how it all comes together in the final book.

The Lost Bride Trilogy is shaping up to be a perfect blend of gothic romance, sisterhood, and ghostly intrigue. If you're a fan of Nora Roberts or just discovering her like I am, this is a series worth getting hooked on. I’m now officially a Nora Roberts fan and looking forward to many more of her stories!

Highly recommended—and I’ll be counting down the days until Book 3 releases!