The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina: A Novel

Product Description

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 back.

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.

Review

“An expertly woven tale of family power, threaded with as much mystery as magic. This book is simply exquisite.” — V.E. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

“I fell hard for this book. 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.” — Kelly Link, author of Pulitzer Prize–finalist Get in Trouble

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The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina is a stunning homage to the power of ancestors and the legacy they leave behind. 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!” — Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba

“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. Zoraida Córdova’s undeniable storytelling gift feels propelled by the power of ancestors. These larger-than-life characters embrace like family. An immersive and enchanting treat.” — Kali Fajardo-Anstine, author of National Book Award finalist Sabrina & Corina

“A bloody and beautiful inheritance, Córdova’s adult debut delves into the dark legacies ancestors leave behind with the living. Intoxicating and unforgettable.” — Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles series

“It is a remarkable gift to read the story an author was clearly born to write. Searing, lyrical, melancholy . . . beautiful.
The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina captures the very essence of the immigrant story.” — Adriana Herrera, USA Today bestselling author

“Córdova weaves 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 of The Grace Year

“[A] radiant adult debut . . . The magic is vivid and yet familiar, and adds to the urgency of the plot . . . [An] inspired and entertaining blend of magical realism and fantasy.” ―
Publishers Weekly

“A rich, intergenerational novel steeped in magical realism.” ―
BuzzFeed Books

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