the inheritance of orquídea divina review

'Spellbinding! What a pleasure getting to know the Montoyas over generations and landscapes-from Ecuador to New York City to the mythical small town of Four Rivers. A spellbinding tale of magic that is woven across generations, readers will be captivated by the charismatic and unforgettable Montoya family. An enchanting, transporting read!' ' The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina is a stunning homage to the power of ancestors and the legacy they leave behind. The dynamic, powerful mixture of secrets, stories, and longing that bind families together is Zoraida Córdova's narrative engine, but her ability to evoke landscape and the numinous make The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina feel like an invitation into an enchanted garden.' 'An expertly woven tale of family power, threaded with as much mystery as magic. Prepare to fall in love' (Kim Liggett, New York Times bestselling author).

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.Īlternating 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. 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.

Seven years later, her gifts have manifested in different ways for Marimar, Rey, and Rhiannon, granting them unexpected blessings and powers. Instead, Orquídea is transformed into a ceiba tree, leaving them with more questions than answers. 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.

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.

The Montoyas are used to a life without explanations. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author). 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.

The inheritance of orquídea divina review