The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina
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The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina A Novel

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Perfect for fans of Alice Hoffman, Isabel Allende, and Sarah Addison Allen, a family searches for the truth hidden in their past in this “expertly woven tale of family power, threaded with as much mystery as magic” (V.E. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author). The Montoyas are used to a life without explanations. They know better than to ask why the pantry never seems to run low, or why their matriarch won’t ever leave their home in Four Rivers—not 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 into a ceiba tree, leaving them with more questions than answers. Seven years later, her gifts have manifested in different ways for Marimar, Rey, and Rhiannon, granting them unexpected blessings and powers. 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, her descendants travel to Ecuador—to the place where Orquídea buried her secrets and broken promises and never looked back. Alternating between Orquídea’s past and her descendants’ present, The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina is a “spellbinding tale, both timeless and fresh, that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page. Prepare to fall in love” (Kim Liggett, New York Times bestselling author).
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Reviews

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Nataly@nluev
4 stars
Nov 25, 2022

Absolutely loved this book! It was a little slow to start, but once I got into it, I couldn’t put it down! This book flowed really well and I loved the different perspectives and timelines. It was a little confusing at first trying to figure out whose perspective it was, but I enjoyed reading through the Montoyas’ perspectives in the present and then Orquidea’s in the past. I thought that was super refreshing and it kinda helped break down the story so we could fully understand how everything came to be.

I thought the storyline was well thought out and I loved the plot twists this time. I’m usually pretty good at figuring out what might happen, but this time some things caught me by surprise in a good way.

I guess my only criticism is that some of the characters I didn’t really care for as much and I think it’s because some of them just weren’t that interesting. I mean I liked Marimar to a point, but there wasn’t much to her until the very end. I did like Rey for his personality. I think he was a good addition to the group dynamic and I appreciated that his sexuality wasn’t his only trait.

Mike and Tatinelly I didn’t really care for. They were kinda just there for a plot point, which I understand serves a purpose for the story to move forward, but I also didn’t really care for them when it happened. Also Córdova did Mike so dirty. Like he was kinda shitty already but damn did he really deserve what he got?

As for Orquidea, I loved learning about her past and seeing how she developed into the present day Orquidea. Her backstory kinda reminds me of Cinderella only sans fairy godmother and adding more misfortune, pain, loss, like 4.5 princes and a toxic ex. Plus a shit ton of kids and grandkids to show for it.

Overall, I enjoyed this story a lot more than I did Labyrinth Lost. You can definitely tell a difference in the writing and it might just be that they’re geared toward different age groups, but I’m definitely enjoying Córdova’s newer works and I look forward to reading more from her.

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Jeanne L Collier@jeannelynne24
4 stars
Apr 21, 2023
+3
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Jasper@jpev19
4 stars
Mar 8, 2023
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Mel @melsbooknook
4 stars
Feb 3, 2024

Highlights

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After all, belief was like glass- once broken it could be pieced back together but the fissures would always be there.

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You could be born into a family, but you still had to choose them.

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What broke your heart so completely that its splinters found their way through generations?

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Rey had thought that he could get through anything as long as he remembered that he'd been loved by two parents who had burned hard and bright, and quickly, like matchsticks.

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