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chris_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Death, Slavery, Religious bigotry, Pregnancy, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use and Racism
lauravreads's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Orquidea Divina is dying, she sends a letter to all her children and grandchildren to come to join her before she passes. This Magical Realism novel follows two timelines, Orquidea's life as a young girl and woman and the present day where her family is facing the death of their Abuela Orquidea. Orquidea has always held some magic in her and her home. With her death, the magic begins to fade and alter deeply affecting some family members. The family starts to seek how Orquidea obtained the magic to set things right.
I absolutely loved this book, it was so enchanting and captivating. Orquidea is such an interesting and powerful character. Her grandchildren, the protagonists of the present day, struggle with facing the reality of their family history. I feel that they each had a solid character growth. The family dynamic was so funny and realistic.
I honestly really enjoyed this book and cannot really think of any strong critiques. It had good pacing, was both a character-driven and plot-driven plot, and it wasn't super predictable (well, maybe some moments but it was not the majority of the novel)
I absolutely loved this book, it was so enchanting and captivating. Orquidea is such an interesting and powerful character. Her grandchildren, the protagonists of the present day, struggle with facing the reality of their family history. I feel that they each had a solid character growth. The family dynamic was so funny and realistic.
I honestly really enjoyed this book and cannot really think of any strong critiques. It had good pacing, was both a character-driven and plot-driven plot, and it wasn't super predictable (well, maybe some moments but it was not the majority of the novel)
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug use, Infidelity, and Sexual content
leannanecdote's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Abandonment, and Classism
Moderate: Cursing, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Xenophobia, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail