A review by lovelymisanthrope
The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova

dark emotional lighthearted mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I have had this book on my shelf for a few months now. I had heard great things, but I was waiting to be in the mood for something "magical", and boy was I blown away!
"The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina" follows a family who has all come back together because their grandmother is about to pass away. Their grandmother has always told them that all of her "magic" would be explained when she was about to pass. What the family uncovers is decades worth of secrets, and a deal made with someone that their grandmother never kept her word with. 
The entire time I read this story, I kept thinking about the movie Encanto, and it made me love this book even more! This story has magic, family, and a little bit of mystery. I did not know where the story would ultimately end up, but I was very happy with the ending. I really enjoyed the jumping back and forth in the timeline so we could see how Orquídea Montoya ended up with this gift (or curse) and how this magic was interfering with her family in the present day. 
I look forward to reading more from this author in the future! 
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