The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina by Zoraida Cordova

[Elsa]

Perfect for fans of Alice Hoffman, Isabel Allende, and Sarah Addison Allen, this is a gorgeously written novel about a family searching for the truth hidden in their past and the power they’ve inherited, from the author of the acclaimed and “giddily exciting” (The New York Times Book Review) Brooklyn Brujas series.

The Montoyas are used to a life without explanations. They know better than to ask why the pantry never seems to run low or empty, or why their matriarch won’t ever leave their home in Four Rivers—even for graduations, weddings, or baptisms. But when Orquídea Divina invites them to her funeral and to collect their inheritance, they hope to learn the secrets that she has held onto so tightly their whole lives. Instead, Orquídea is transformed, leaving them with more questions than answers.

Seven years later, her gifts have manifested in different ways for Marimar, Rey, and Tatinelly’s daughter, Rhiannon, granting them unexpected blessings. But soon, a hidden figure begins to tear through their family tree, picking them off one by one as it seeks to destroy Orquídea’s line. Determined to save what’s left of their family and uncover the truth behind their inheritance, the four descendants travel to Ecuador—to the place where Orquídea buried her secrets and broken promises and never looked backed.

Alternating between Orquídea’s past and her descendants’ present, The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina is an enchanting novel about what we knowingly and unknowingly inherit from our ancestors, the ties that bind, and reclaiming your power.

[Madeline]

I just finished this one up yesterday. It took me a while to get through the first half but then the second half just flew by. This book had a lot of things I like but the pacing was really odd. For like the first 100 pages its the same time period, then whole lot of action happens within 10 pages, then seven years pass within a paragraph and then the second half of the book is a little more steady.

Did anyone else read this one?

[Elsa]

Thanks for telling me, now I know about the first 100 pgs and the odd time thing.

[Elsa]

I'll post on here when I get to this one. I'm hoping this month.

[Rue]

Hi all! I finally finished this one, lol. Totally was the same for me - was so hard for me to get to the halfway point (too many characters, didn’t know what was going on) but I got sucked in the second half and just loved it!

[Brittney]

Yes I would agree with everyone, tough to get into but was definitely worth it.

[Elsa]

Thanks guys, now I know what to expect.