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The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina
by Zoraida Córdova
[a:Zoraida Córdova|4824952|Zoraida Córdova|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1586829789p2/4824952.jpg]'s prose is lush, and some of her metaphors seriously take my breath away. I typically hate the phrase "compulsively readable," but in this case, I think it fits; I can never put her books down! I loved her Brooklyn Brujas series, and was very happy to read an adult fiction novel.
The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina is about family, secrets, trauma, and loss. "Family," in the novel, is not simply blood relatives, but instead those to whom you are related that you choose as family. The Montoyas are a large family, but not all of them act like family, including the titular character.
The novel has two timelines: Orquidea's life to her death intertwines with the events starting at her funeral. There are several narrators as the story unfolds, truly fleshing out the experiences of everyone involved. By the end, the family has finally healed and come together, recovering from years of loss and lies.
The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina is, of course, great for fans of Cordova's other work, as well as anyone who loves a story about family with a heavy dose of magic. Despite having "adult themes," it would be fine for older teens. I suspect/hope this novel will win a bunch of awards.
The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina is about family, secrets, trauma, and loss. "Family," in the novel, is not simply blood relatives, but instead those to whom you are related that you choose as family. The Montoyas are a large family, but not all of them act like family, including the titular character.
The novel has two timelines: Orquidea's life to her death intertwines with the events starting at her funeral. There are several narrators as the story unfolds, truly fleshing out the experiences of everyone involved. By the end, the family has finally healed and come together, recovering from years of loss and lies.
The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina is, of course, great for fans of Cordova's other work, as well as anyone who loves a story about family with a heavy dose of magic. Despite having "adult themes," it would be fine for older teens. I suspect/hope this novel will win a bunch of awards.