Bustle, Popsugar, and Barnes & Noble’s Most Anticipated Books of September 2021
An INDIE NEXT LIST pick for September 2021!
An Amazon and Apple Books pick for Best Books of September 2021!
“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
“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
“The Inheritance of Orquídea 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
“A commandingly propulsive story with a complex writing style that is best enjoyed slowly makes The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina a challenge, but one well worth the time.”
―Book Page (starred)
“Trust us: You will fall in love with The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova. 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 Orquídea’s death leads to a magical transformation that leaves her descendants with a target on their backs.”
―POPSUGAR
