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readers_hideaway1's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
She knew now what her mermaid held cupped in her hands. Not a gem, not a shell. She’d hold a clear glass ball. Inside the ball, another mermaid sat on the rock, looking out at sea, a whale sounding, with a glass ball in her hand. And in that, yet another.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
juanat77's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I haven’t read a Nora Roberts novel in years but I was told her latest was pretty good. Inheritance is Book one in The Lost Bride Trilogy. It has paranormal elements which intrigued me. The FMC, Sonya, inherits a haunted gothic mansion from an uncle she never knew she had. She, her BFF and two male love interests are trying to figure out the multiple mysteries that lay within the mansion.
There were many repetitive writing throughout the book: taking the dog out, exercising, cooking and work projects over and over. It ended on a legit cliffhanger and I found myself wanting more. Book one seemed to the set up to the rest of the trilogy. All in all, it’s a solid read. I will continue the series.
3.75 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️💫
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
brandilee4's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
allingoodtime's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
First I’ll go to the last. That ending! I was on the edge of my seat and I’m not sure which way I wanted it to go. But also, that ending is a HUGE cliffhanger. So be warned. I thought this would be a trilogy in the sense that the stories would be related but still have a full arc for each book. It’s actually a trilogy in the sense that the three books will be one long story playing out. I kind of wish I had known that going in, to be honest. (FYI for my Romance peeps, there is an HFN with any romantic elements so no worries there.)
Because I was looking at this book as a complete story when I started it, I felt the pacing was slow. I didn’t realize, until far into the book when it was obvious there would be no wrap-up, that this book functioned as more of a setup of the overall story. It was interesting and I love all of the characters so I stuck with it regardless of the pacing. Yet I don’t think I would have felt the pacing was slow if I had known how the trilogy was set up from the very beginning.
As for the genre, I don’t know how to categorize this book. Sonya and her BFF Cleo mention how gothic the house and grounds of Sonya’s new house seem, and this story definitely reminds me of a classic gothic novel in many ways. There are a ton of paranormal things happening. I’m thinking paranormal mystery since Sonya and Cleo, along with their new friends Trey and Owen, are trying to figure out the why of the amped-up haunting of her house. It’s always had a reputation, but since Sonya moved in the odd happenings have been dialed up to eleven.
The way we get to know some of the spirits as well as we know the living and breathing characters is amazing. I adore Sonya’s relationship with her mom and Cleo. Trey and his whole family are such lovely people. The instant connection Sonya and Trey have is great, but she also has a wonderful sort of familial chemistry with the rest of the family.
This story was somehow warm and inviting while being spooky and ominous. Don’t ask me to explain that because I can’t. Now the wait is on for the next part of this trilogy…
**I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely**
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Grief
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse and Sexual assault