This book is a part two in a series and you definitely need to read book one, Inheritance, which I reviewed last year, before you dive into this one.
If you’re into ghost stories or the paranormal, you’re definitely going to appreciate this story. Roberts always gives us beautifully complex multi-layered stories, and this one is no different. Continue below for the full review.
The Mirror by Nora Roberts
The Lost Bride Trilogy #2
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press (November 19, 2024)
ISBN-13: 978-1250288776
OVERVIEW:
When Sonya MacTavish inherits the huge Victorian mansion on the coast of Maine, she has no idea that the house is haunted. The footsteps she hears at night, the doors slamming, the music playing, are not figments of her imagination. In her dreams, she sees glimpses of the past. In the present, she finds portraits of brides. And when she has visions of an antique mirror, she is drawn to it, sensing it holds dark family secrets.
Then 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.
The Mirror by Nora Roberts Review
Since this is part two in a series, it kind of took me a few chapters to get back in the groove of the story. Roberts does a great job blending in important details so you can refresh as you go. Better yet, it might be time for a re-read of Inheritance.
This book is a very slow burn in terms of gradually ramping up paranormal issues and activities. But the author doesn’t just focus on that. We’re also developing relationships, becoming a part of the community, and building businesses and professional relationships.
The best part of the story is the characters. I love the interaction between all of the main characters. The guys are sweet and supportive. Where can I find guys like that?
Our female main character, Sonya, and her bestie are also super strong and dedicated women. I love their relationship with each other as roommates and also balance each other and life. Together, the four just have a great energy, and that continues to build through the story.
Throughout, we learn more and more about the seven brides and the interesting stories for each one, as well as more about Dobbs and her interactions with them. The house helpers are awesome and the musical choices throughout the story are humorous and spot on!
While I was looking for a conclusion in the story that is not to be. The Mirror actually contains a cliffhanger so we can look forward to another story which hopefully will wrap up everything since we’ve only met four of the seven of the brides so far.
Roberts delivers an intriguing, magical story rich with friendship, romance, and amazing characters that jump off the page. While there feels to be a lot of repetition in this one, the overall story is exciting. Waiting for book 3 now!!
4 STARS!!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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