“Orquídea’s favourite colour was the blue of twilight – just light enough that the sky no longer appeared black, but before pinks and purples bled into it.

But then the POV changes to Orquídea and her life as a child all the way to her first marriage and her deal with the living star. First the story passes between the three cousins: Rey, Marimar, and Tatinelly. What I really liked about this novel is all the POV changes it goes between to establish the characters and the story. But as the story progressed, it’s revealed that Orquídea could not reveal the truth to Marimar because of the deal she made with her father. Marimar’s frustrated with Orquídea because she refused to answer her questions about her parents. Her grandchildren and children have varying memories of her-how she’s she helped and harmed them. Grandmother Orquídea is a bit estranged from her family. Because of the magical realism element to this story, characters and readers alike have to roll with the extraordinary elements in it. The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina is a story best enjoyed in one big reading binge. Protect your magic.” Zoraida Córdova Thoughts:

Together they travel to Ecuador to uncover Orquídea’s secrets and the real inheritance she left them. Additionally, the cousins have all witnessed a mysterious man following them. Years later, Marimar gathers her cousins Rey and Tatinelly together again because the Montoya’s are dying. But her abuela evades her.Īnd when Orquídea passes away, she leaves her grandchildren a little of their magic. Marimar only wishes that Orquídea tell her about her father and the truth behind her mother’s death. Orquídea’s letter is vague and frustrates her family, who all want to know what she will leave them. Orquídea warns her family that a great force will come for all of them, and they will have to pay her price for a mistake she made long ago. When the Montoyas arrive, Orquídea’s sprouting vines and leaves. Her letter states I am dying to come collect your inheritance. Orquídea Montoya summons all her descendants to her house in Four Rivers. And this novel’s also written in the style of magical realism. The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina revolves around family and healing family trauma.

I got to read the The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina just before latine heritage month end! And honestly it was the perfect book to finish out the month of celebration.

The inheritance of orquídea divina