Another winner for Nora Roberts.. A lot of the storyline felt repetitive from previous books. I'm not as fond of these characters as I have been with past series characters.

The Mirror audiobook picks up seamlessly from where Nora Roberts' The Inheritance left off, with Sonya and her dashing cousin, Owen, stepping through the mystical mirror together. Because it starts right at this juncture, having read (or listened to) the first book is almost essential. Knowing that The Mirror is the second book in the Lost Bride trilogy also prepares the listener for a cliffhanger ending, leading up to the final showdown in book three.

Narrated by Brittany Pressley, this audiobook shines. Pressley's skill in differentiating the characters brings them vividly to life—her portrayals of Sonya, Cleo, Trey, Owen, and even the ghostly residents of Poole Manor add a layer of richness and depth to the story that truly enhances the listening experience.

While The Mirror takes a slower pace than the first installment, it does so purposefully, delving deeply into the tragic history of the brides and the evolving relationships between Cleo and Owen, Sonya and Trey, and, most importantly, Sonya and Cleo. Rather than a romance, this book leans into its ghost story elements, which feels like a refreshing shift. The tales of the doomed brides are haunting and heartbreaking, yet they carry a glimmer of hope in the enduring power of true love.

Knowing that the third novel will bring about Hester’s downfall has me eagerly anticipating its release. Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the advance copy—listening to this was a true treat!

Trilogies are weird. Specifically the second book. Sometimes it is my favorite (Hunger Games), sometimes it isn't. This one goes into the isn't column. I enjoyed Inheritance far more. This was more a continuation of it (more so than your typical second book in a trilogy). I just don't feel that the story moved forward all that much.

Now, this is Nora Roberts and I love her writing. I very much enjoyed the book. But my expectations were insanely high, so this fell short. That is really a me thing though.

Brittany Pressley does a great job narrating, as she always does.

I received an advance audio copy in exchange for an honest review.

I tried to like this book. It was just very juvenile and not interesting. I love Nora Roberts too but this series didn't do it for me.

I love Nora Roberts and have read just about all of her books but this is the first time that I have read one as an audio book. I really enjoyed the narrator! She did a great job with the voices so I could picture each character as someone different. It was fun to continue this saga about the Lost Brides. The book was a good mix of supernatural occurrences, friendship and love stories, but I was really shocked at the ending. I knew there would be a 3rd book but I thought it was just too much of a hard stop. I actually yelled out loud, "That's it?!" Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a chance to read this book early. I will now have a long wait to see how it ends.

While some questions are answered, it doesn't feel like anything actually got resolved in this book. This may have been the point, as I know there is another book coming, but a lack of resolution left the book without an ending. In my opinion, it will not stand alone well. It didn't end with a cliffhanger....it just ended.

The Mirror is a blend of romance and supernatural mystery, set against the moody backdrop of a Victorian mansion on the coast of Maine. Sonya’s journey through the eerie mirror and into her family’s haunted history was atmospheric and intriguing. Roberts paints a vivid picture of the mansion's secrets and the curse tied to its past brides. However, the plot sometimes felt repetitive, with certain moments dragging. While the story holds suspense and charm, it didn’t quite reach the level of closure I was hoping for.

Thank you Nora Roberts, MacMillan Audio, and Netgalley for the advanced copy!

Fun and enticing first read of Nora roberts weirdly will have to try more of her books not what I expected in a really surprising way love when that happens

it's the perfect Nora cheesiness. Way too descriptive and quite repetitive. I can only read her books by audio.

"The Mirror," The Lost Bride Trilogy, Book 2 by Nora Roberts -- audio book, Narrated by Brittany Pressley:
Slipping into the audio book of "The Mirror," book 2 of the Lost Bride Trilogy, was a delight for the senses.

When you sit down to read a Nora Roberts thriller, it's like cozying up with besties and a bottle of fine wine. A decades-long Roberts fan, I find this trilogy a return to her roots, a la the "In the Garden" series.

Each character is engaging, and as real and familiar as the ghosts are surreal and spooky. This sequel continues the story into one woman's journey to discover the family and her history while solving a centuries old mystery to save them all.

After reading Book One, "The Inheritance," a page-turning fervor, this audio book is ideal for those long winter nights when you want to curl up with a craft.

Thank you Net-Galley for allowing me the opportunity to listen to this book before its release.
I feel like the Narrator did a great job with her reading of this book it was easy to listen to and I think she was able to put enough differences in each of the Character's Dialogs that it was not hard to follow or know who was speaking and when.

I unfortunately am very conflicted about how I feel about this book. I have been a long-time reader and fan of all Nora Roberts Trilogies but this 2nd book really suffered from 2nd book syndrome full of filler and extended character events without progressing the main storyline or plot in any real way. We do get history of a few more of the Lost Brides and Dobbs but it just felt very forced together to fill in the gaps so that the finale won't be too long. I do love watching the characters grow and the atmosphere of the Manor but I do wish we would have got just a little more versatility in the action so that it didn't feel so much like rinse and repeat from every "event" from the first book. I will pick up the 3rd book since I know we will get all the action and final answers to all the questions we have left.

I love a good audio book. This was no exception. I really enjoyed everything about this book. It was a great middle book for what is turning out to be a great trilogy.

The Mirror is the second book in The Lost Bride Trilogy. We pick up where the last book left off on a cliffhanger. Sonya is working to live her life and create a successfully one woman graphic design firm while also uncovering the stories of the seven Poole brides who have died over the centuries. There is a curse that must be broken and Sonya is hopefully going to be the one to do it. As she uncovers the truths behind each death she starts piecing together the puzzle, but will she be able to figure out how to break the curse before it’s too late?

I have been waiting all year for this second book in this trilogy. After the cliffhanger that the first book left us on I couldn’t wait to read this one and see how things played out. So many things were answered in this book, but there are even more questions to still be resolved. I really enjoy the case of characters in this book and love following along with them as this trilogy unfolds. I love the ghost aspect of this book and how everything ties back to the curse. I can’t wait to see how the finale plays out and will be impatiently waiting for it to come out. If you are looking for an intriguing and captivating series about a haunted house and the curse that needs to be broken look no farther! This series needs to be read in order to make sense of it, so start with the first book!

Sonya inherited a beautiful mansion in Main. The only catch? It's haunted by 7 brides. The story follows Sonya and her friends and family as she begins to use a mirror that allows her to see into the past where Hester Dobbs, possibly a witch, played a part in the death of 7 brides and stole their rings. The story is engaging and leaves you wanting to continue the trilogy. The audiobook production was well done, and the narrator did a very good job conveying all of the emotions of the book.

I really enjoyed getting caught up with Sonya, Cleo, Owen and Trey. The continuation of the story from The Inheritance kept me engaged, Hester Dobbs is trying to win the manor but Sonya is determined to get rid of her so she can enjoy her house, I loved when Sonya inadvertently brings down jerky Brandon all while winning a big job. The other ghosts are also very enjoyable: Jack, Clover, and Molly add so much to the story. Clover’s playlist is amazing. I especially liked the scene where Cleo & Sonya are working on the mural for Anna & Seth’s nursery and the inaugural voyage of Cleo’s boat. The story was great and I’m so looking forward to the final book in the trilogy.

Thanks to NetGalley, MacMillan Audio & St. Martin’s Press for a copy of this audiobook.

This is a really cute trilogy, with some fun ghost/witch/haunting elements that are fun to market around Halloween. Nora Roberts is obviously prolific, but always a hit with readers at our library.

While my place isn’t haunted, I’ve often wondered if remnants of the people who were there before remained in some form.  If their joys, loves, fears, hurts, tragedies, and betrayals lingered after they left.  If so, I imagine, or would hope, that the spirits who remain would be like those occupying the Manor in Poole Bay: kind, thoughtful, hard working, funny, playful, and haunted in a different sort of way.

Filled with lightness, hope, and happiness, book two in ‘The Lost Brides Trilogy,’ “The Mirror” has captured the spooky feelings of the season and our ghostly neighbours in a fun and refreshing way while also bringing in the darkness with Hester Dobbs to balance out that light.

Sonya and Cleo are strong, independent , confident, and artistic women who embody female friendship/sisterhood goals while utilizing their strengths and talents even as they tackle the challenges of living in a new place with “roommates” who are mostly affable save for the one trying to run you off.   The women tackle each challenge adeptly as they try to resolve the manor’s curse. 

With a charming cast of characters that also includes strong male characters (I may or may not have a new book boyfriend) and all the love and friendships and laughter you could want.  I love the additions of Trey, Owen, Yoda, Mookie, Pye, Anna, Ace, Corinne, and Winter.

I am fully invested in this story and these characters, having read the first two books in the series back to back and now I have a book hangover.  Which means I’ll have a bit of a wait to recover before the release of book three in November 2025.

In the meantime, you can pick up “Inheritance” now and “The Mirror” on Nov. 19.  I should also note that Brittany Pressley @britpressley narrates both books and is one of my favourite audiobook narrators!

Thank you so much @macmillan.audio and @netgalley for the #drc. Any chance @norarobertsauthor we can get book three sooner?!? Asking for a friend! 😉🙃

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Very very mixed feeling about this 2nd book. I enjoyed the first, but this one just seemed like a filler to extend the story. Yes we do gets the history behind all the deaths of the brides; but still seemed very dragged and unnecessary. I loved the narrator, but her Chloe's voice i have to admit felt like claws dragged on a chalk board 😣😣😣

So the story continues with Sonia learning more about her history and also moving on with her new life in the manor. We also see the blossoming romance between Chloe and Owen and the continuation of Sonia's and Trey's as well.

In all i look forward to the conclusion with the 3rd book and hope it gives a little bit more revelations and excitement like the first one did!

Solid 3 Stars!

Thanks to NetGalley and and MacMillian Audio for the ARC. Beyond grateful and humbled 🙏🏾
THE MIRROR OUT NOV 19th 2024

Having the opportunity to preview the audiobook of <i>The Mirror</i> by Nora Roberts is one I jumped on. This is the second book in the Lost Bride Trilogy and it’s a doozy. I totally fell in love with the characters, the Manor, and the town of Poole’s Bay with the first book, <i>The Inheritence</i>. This second book does not disappoint. It is rich with details and character development, brought to life by Brittany Pressley. She does a fabulous job with the different characters, bringing each to vivid life. As Sonya and Cleo continue to settle in to the Manor, determined to make it theirs and find a way to defeat the spirit of Hester Dobbs, they refuse to give in to the fear tactics and attacks Dobbs continues to throw out at them. They learn more about individual lost brides and discover more portraits that magically appear in the closet in the studio. The people and sense of place are so carefully crafted and written that they seem real. I want to wander the town of Poole’s Bay, maybe buy some of Anna’s pottery, watch the ships sailing in the bay, and see a whale breech from the sea wall if I’m lucky. I want Clover to greet me with music and I dream of having a Molly of my very own. This strong sequel to the first book is made even stronger by the narration. I can’t wait for last installment and hate that I have to wait a year for it. If you haven’t read or listened to <i>The Inheritence</i>, grab it now to discover the world of Poole’s Bay and Lost Bride Manor so you can grab <i>The Mirror</i> in November and immerse yourself in the adventures of the Poole family and the curse that weighs heavy on the most recent generation to live in The Manor.

A thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to listen to this advanced reader. Nora Roberts is an automatic listen or read for me and this one did not disappoint. It was such a smooth transition from the first book in this trilogy into this one. The storyline continues to be intriguing and I am not looking forward to the wait until the final book comes out.

The set up of this trilogy is a little bit different than many of the other trilogies I've read from Nora Roberts, allowing this to stand apart from the formula that is usually used. This allows this not to feel too similar to trilogies like the In the Garden trilogy or the Inn BoonsBoro trilogy.

This is also the first trilogy of Nora Roberts that I've listened to and the narrator is one of the best narrators I've listened to. The consistency in the character voices and the distinction between each character is done so well.

I cannot wait until the next installment.

This series is so atmospheric - perfect for the Fall months! While I felt the plot was a bit slower than book 1 (I kept hoping for a little bit more!), the relationships is what really carries this series for me! I love the found family and friendships, the haunted house on the ocean, the New England setting, the ghosts and spooky underlying mystery... Nora never fails to drag me in with her storytelling!

The audiobook was great - the narration was wonderful!