The Inheritance of Orqudea Divina: A Novel

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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 wont ever leave their home in Four Riversnot for graduations, weddings, or baptisms. But when Orqudea 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, Orqudea 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 Orqudeas line. Determined to save whats left of their family and uncover the truth behind their inheritance, her descendants travel to Ecuadorto the place where Orqudea buried her secrets and broken promises and never looked back.

Alternating between Orqudeas past and her descendants present, The Inheritance of Orqudea Divina is a spellbinding tale, both timeless and fresh, that will stay with you long after youve turned the last page. Prepare to fall in love (Kim Liggett, New York Times bestselling author).

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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 Crdovas narrative engine, but her ability to evoke landscape and the numinous make The Inheritance of Orqudea Divina feel like an invitation into an enchanted garden. -- Kelly Link, author of Pulitzer Prizefinalist Get in Trouble
The Inheritance of Orqudea Divinais 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 landscapesfrom Ecuador to New York City to the mythical small town of Four Rivers. Zoraida Crdovas 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, Crdovas 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 Orqudea Divina captures the very essence of the immigrant story. -- Adriana Herrera, USA Today bestselling author
Crdova weaves a spellbinding tale, both timeless and fresh, that will stay with you long after youve turned the last page. Prepare to fall in love. -- Kim Liggett, New York Times bestselling author of The Grace Year
A commandingly propulsive story with a complex writing style that is best enjoyed slowly makesThe Inheritance of Orqudea Divinaa challenge, but one well worth the time. * Book Page (starred) *
[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 *
The Inheritance of Orqudea Divina is a magical story with complex characters, masterful plotting, and a sprawling family encompassing a range of Latinx experiences. Readers will be captivated. * Shelf Awareness *
Lyric and wry,The Inheritance of Orqudea Divinais an innovative novel full of richly memorable characters and an enchanted atmosphere. Theres a deep comfort to it, a thorough, luminous hope. * Tor.com *
Imagine a mash-up (in the best way) of Mexican Gothic and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue with a touch of The Immoralists by Chloe Benjamin. Now pick up Zoraida Crdovas very cool story of magic and family secrets. * B&N Reads *
This rich, intergenerational novel steeped in magical realism is my favorite novel thus far from this prolific fantasy author . . . Readers of Isabel Allende will love this breathtakingly beautiful novel. * BuzzFeed Books *
This novel captivatingly explores heritage and ancestry with Crdovas signature immersive storytelling. * Ms. Magazine *
Trust us: You will fall in love withThe Inheritance of Orqudea Divinaby Zoraida Crdova. This beautiful, magical book tells a story of ancestors and descendants, and the threads that hold them together across time. The story focuses on the Montoyas, a family who is used to not asking questions about their good fortune and mysterious matriarch until Orqudeas death leads to a magical transformation that leaves her descendants with a target on their backs. * POPSUGAR *

Author Bio

Zoraida Crdova is the acclaimed author of more than a dozen novels and short stories, including the Brooklyn Brujas series,Star Wars: Galaxys Edge: A Crash of Fate,andThe Inheritance of Orqudea Divina. In addition to writing novels, she serves on the board of We Need Diverse Books, is the coeditor of the bestselling anthologyVampires Never Get Old,and is the cohost of the writing podcastDeadline City. She writes romance novels as Zoey Castile. Zoraida was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and calls New York City home. When shes not working, shes roaming the world in search of magical stories. For more information, visit her at ZoraidaCordova.com.