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A review by jake_evan_
The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This was cute. My main gripe with it was that I found a bit boring besides the major events, like the first night at Four Rivers and a few fun moments in Orquidea's past. I also felt like I didn't get enough time in the climax of the story, which, stylistically, I thought fit with the whole fairy-tale, folk taley vibe that I thought the story gave.
I really enjoyed the focus on family and re-connecting throughout the story. There were multiple moments that made me tear up, making me think of relatives that have passed and ones that will eventually pass. Stories are what keep a person alive and I love that, even though she passes, Orquidea lives on in the many questions and stories that surround her. I really loved the character of Orquidea as well. I found her as fascinating and as interesting as her entire family did. The story of her past was so magical and tragic, but I loved how resilient and hopeful she is. I loved that she was really flawed as a character and there were pieces of her to love and to hate. Her being so fearful and filled with pride that she couldn't properly love her family, though that was the most important thing to her. So real. I really felt like I was one of her grandkids trying to uncover her secrets, though being angry she wasn't open enough with me.
The themes of memories and dead relatives living on through stories will stick in my brain, but every character besides Orquidea were extremely forgettable and the story, overall, was a little eh.
I really enjoyed the focus on family and re-connecting throughout the story. There were multiple moments that made me tear up, making me think of relatives that have passed and ones that will eventually pass. Stories are what keep a person alive and I love that, even though she passes, Orquidea lives on in the many questions and stories that surround her. I really loved the character of Orquidea as well. I found her as fascinating and as interesting as her entire family did. The story of her past was so magical and tragic, but I loved how resilient and hopeful she is. I loved that she was really flawed as a character and there were pieces of her to love and to hate. Her being so fearful and filled with pride that she couldn't properly love her family, though that was the most important thing to her. So real. I really felt like I was one of her grandkids trying to uncover her secrets, though being angry she wasn't open enough with me.
The themes of memories and dead relatives living on through stories will stick in my brain, but every character besides Orquidea were extremely forgettable and the story, overall, was a little eh.