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sarah_knaus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
hafoor23's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
tfarwell's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you to Goodreads, Nora Roberts, and St. Martin's Press for the advance review copy of this book in return for my honest review.
This was my first Nora Roberts read (although I was familiar with the author's work before this). While the start made me cringe a bit (the old story of a woman finding out her finance wasn't what she thought he was even though the signs were there for her to see), the book quickly turned into a fascinating ghost story, a quest for 7 rings, and finding the truth about family. The story pulls the reader in and you find yourself caring for the characters, both dead and alive.
Sonya's struggle with what she learns is a haunted house is both interesting and logical. The reader goes along with her disbelief to acceptance of what is happening. The quirks of the ghosts are entertaining. I was pleasantly surprised that the big baddie wasn't depicted as ugly and the way the characters treated that information. The book started to drag a little for me when the romance storyline started to overtake the ghost storyline.
Some minor drawbacks to the book, as it stands without the perspective of the full trilogy...The feeling that the residents of the town are in on a secret beyond the fact that the house is haunted becomes a bit annoying over time. Since this is the first book of the trilogy, I'm not sure if something comes of the feeling or if it will be discarded. Also, as with many books, there were a few (okay, 3 that really pulled me out of the story) remaining type-o's (including referring to the main character by a different name). While that will probably not bother many readers, they were enough to pull me out of the story for a bit.
The book was one I didn't want to put down, even with the above issues. I am eagerly looking forward to the next two books in the trilogy.
This was my first Nora Roberts read (although I was familiar with the author's work before this). While the start made me cringe a bit (the old story of a woman finding out her finance wasn't what she thought he was even though the signs were there for her to see), the book quickly turned into a fascinating ghost story, a quest for 7 rings, and finding the truth about family. The story pulls the reader in and you find yourself caring for the characters, both dead and alive.
Sonya's struggle with what she learns is a haunted house is both interesting and logical. The reader goes along with her disbelief to acceptance of what is happening. The quirks of the ghosts are entertaining. I was pleasantly surprised that the big baddie wasn't depicted as ugly and the way the characters treated that information. The book started to drag a little for me when the romance storyline started to overtake the ghost storyline.
Some minor drawbacks to the book, as it stands without the perspective of the full trilogy...The feeling that the residents of the town are in on a secret beyond the fact that the house is haunted becomes a bit annoying over time. Since this is the first book of the trilogy, I'm not sure if something comes of the feeling or if it will be discarded. Also, as with many books, there were a few (okay, 3 that really pulled me out of the story) remaining type-o's (including referring to the main character by a different name). While that will probably not bother many readers, they were enough to pull me out of the story for a bit.
The book was one I didn't want to put down, even with the above issues. I am eagerly looking forward to the next two books in the trilogy.
witchy_book_babe's review against another edition
DNF’d on page 55…”Gothic spooky gorgeous. Victorian Gothic. Here’s one of the back. Has to be more modern additions, but fully in keeping with the Gothic gorgeous.”
😞the writing was not for me…it personally lacked any sort of seasoning and soul that I enjoy in my books.
😞the writing was not for me…it personally lacked any sort of seasoning and soul that I enjoy in my books.
meghan's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
alexreadsthebooks's review against another edition
4.0
Love this concept. Sonya inherits a house- no, a manor- from an uncle she didn't know she had. But Lost Bride Manor comes filled with more than just antiques and creaky stairs. The house and all its occupants are waiting for someone to break the curse.
No spoilers but I will say this ends on quite the cliffhanger!
No spoilers but I will say this ends on quite the cliffhanger!
jlanewalker's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
chhwood's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Inheritance by Nora Roberts
Not incredible but like interesting story and solid book
Good characters tho
And fun romance (but like mostly fade to black) annoyed that the next book isn’t coming out for a month
angela1025's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I really liked this story but OMG! I hate cliffhangers like this! The sequel doesn't come out until November and that will be book 2 of s trilogy. I can only imagine how book 2's cliffhanger will be.
lindsaykjones's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
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Oh, boy! Thank you for this start of Sonya’s story. After breaking up with her fiancé, Sonya learns that she has inherited the mansion and estate of a long lost uncle in Maine. Looking at the opportunity as a chance to start anew, she moves into her new home. With a small town of wonderful residents and neighbors that she meets, Sonya also comes face to face with the residents of her new house: the list ghost brides who all died at the hands of a witch. Full of mysticism and the paranormal, this start to the new list brides trilogy has hooked me in.
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Oh, boy! Thank you for this start of Sonya’s story. After breaking up with her fiancé, Sonya learns that she has inherited the mansion and estate of a long lost uncle in Maine. Looking at the opportunity as a chance to start anew, she moves into her new home. With a small town of wonderful residents and neighbors that she meets, Sonya also comes face to face with the residents of her new house: the list ghost brides who all died at the hands of a witch. Full of mysticism and the paranormal, this start to the new list brides trilogy has hooked me in.
#readmorebooks
#readmorebooksbywomen
#readersofinstagram
#bookstagram
#bookstagrammer
#bookish
#mybookishlife
#wearebookish
#lovereading
#alwaysreading
#readinggoals
#goodreads
#audible
#audiobook