The Mirror (The Lost Bride Trilogy #2) by Nora Roberts
Publication Date: November 18th 2024 by St. Martin's Press & Macmillan Audio
Pages: 448
Audio Book Length: 13hrs 48min
Narrator: Brittany Pressley
Source: Publisher
Rating: ★★★★½
My
Thoughts:
Two hundred years ago a curse was set into motion when Hester
Dobbs, a bitter, greedy witch, murdered Astrid Granville the day she wed Collin
Poole at the Poole Mansion. After, Hester jumped off the cliffs to her death as
she laid a curse on any future Poole bride. Since then, every Poole bride who
aspired to wed and live in the manor died tragically on the day of her wedding.
Hester stole the ring of every bride since, giving her more power to keep the
curse going.
The Mirror picks up where The Inheritance (my review) left off, with
Sonya MacTavish, the Poole heir, entering The Mirror and reliving the events of
the past, witnessing Hester take her revenge on another bride. Hester still
haunts the Poole mansion, and Sonya must find a way to break the curse.
The Mirror is the second book in The Lost Bride
Trilogy, a series that needs to be read in order. Sonya
and her best friend, Cleo, settle into the mansion, making it their own, while enjoying
life with Trey and Owen, eating, drinking, painting, working, and getting to
know the community. Sounded idyllic and lovely! Not much in the way of plot
movement, but it the story was engrossing. Hester continues to haunt and cause
trouble, but Sonya is determined to stake her claim on the house and not let
her win.
I’m hoping Sonya figures out a plan to defeat the evil witch
and I’m eager to see how it all shakes out in the final book!
4 Stars
#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts continues the hauntingly spectacular Lost Bride Trilogy with book two, The Mirror.
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.
LOL, another Nora Roberts series I am adding to the mountain of Nora Roberts on my 'to-read' list. Sounds like a good gothic-style one.
ReplyDeleteShe really has a mountain of books to choose from! I have several on my TBR from her backlist I'd like to read!
DeleteThat is quite the curse
ReplyDeleteI know! I hope she breaks it!
DeleteThis sounds like a fun series. I need to check out the first book.
ReplyDeleteYes! I can't wait for the last one! :)
DeleteIt's impressive how successfully Roberts can genre jump. I am glad the second installment was a hit for you as well.
ReplyDeleteI know! She's so prolific.
DeleteI read this one while I was away, and must post my review. I can't wait to see how this one ends. I love the other ghosts that are in the mansion, they make me laugh at times. Great review, Rachel.
ReplyDeleteI love all the other ghosts, too, and how they're having a bit of life in the mansion. Thank you, Carla! I look forward to your thoughts!
DeleteI'm glad you are enjoying this trilogy. For some reason, I'm not interested in it. *shrugs*
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DeleteNora Roberts’ The Mirror is a captivating continuation of The Lost Bride Trilogy, blending haunting supernatural elements with a rich mystery that keeps readers hooked. The eerie atmosphere of the Poole mansion, combined with the deep-rooted curse and its tragic history, creates a compelling backdrop for Sonya MacTavish’s journey. The slow burn of the plot, while perhaps not full of constant action, allows for a deeper connection to the characters and the eerie legacy they are trying to break. Hester’s malevolent presence continues to cast a long shadow, and Sonya’s determination to break the curse promises an exciting resolution in the final book. The narrative’s balance between past and present is gripping, and the book builds on the first one nicely, setting up an intriguing climax. I’m excited to see how it all unfolds. Wishing you a happy weekend: read my new post: https://www.melodyjacob.com/2024/11/jade-and-mia-sunglasses-by-dima-eyewear.html
ReplyDeleteI'm eager to find out how it all turns out, as well! Thanks Melody!
DeleteIt's been forever since I read one of her books but this sounds like a good one.
ReplyDeleteYes! I'm enjoying the series!
DeleteI’m glad you enjoyed it.
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DeleteI can't get over how prolific Roberts is, not to mention the sheer variety of genres she explores. I've never read her works, but my Mom buys just about every book she releases! I've got an ARC of the latest JD Robb book on my pile, so I'll finally be diving into her writing soon!
ReplyDeleteI know! She must have a vivid imagination! I hope you enjoy her JD Robb book. It's been a while since I've picked one up. I look forward to your thoughts, Ethan!
DeleteThis one frustrated me a lot, since nothing much happened with the curse. But Nora Roberts does know how to write a good story. I really want to see how this is going to end.
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