The MirrorThe Mirror
What it's about
Sonya MacTavish inherits a huge Victorian mansion on the Maine coast, and it's haunted: footsteps at night, slamming doors, portraits of brides, and visions of an antique mirror that holds dark family secrets.
Why it's worth reading
It was a #1 New York Times bestseller.
You'll love it if you liked
Come Sundown
The Obsession
RebeccaGood to know
It's a ghost story.
By the numbers
- Readers5 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller33 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #492 of the 504 fantasy books we rank
- #483 of the 485 new books we rank
- #3022 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Is The Mirror worth reading?
Yes. It was a #1 New York Times bestseller. It ranks #3,022 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 52.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Mirror about?
Sonya MacTavish inherits a huge Victorian mansion on the Maine coast, and it's haunted: footsteps at night, slamming doors, portraits of brides, and visions of an antique mirror that holds dark family secrets.
How long does it take to read The Mirror?
About 11 hours (448 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Mirror?
If you liked it, try Come Sundown by Nora Roberts, The Obsession by Nora Roberts or Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier.