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A review by badmc
The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
The (grand)mother is dying, and her progeny visit her in her magical place, where they find more than they bargained for, especially after they keep mysteriously dying. What was the deal with the grandma, anyhow?!?
This was an atmospheric read, and I very much enjoyed the characters, mystery, and chaos of the first half of the book. It was delicious, full of smells, and feels. Alas, after the 55% mark the plot lost its intrigue, the twists were eye-rolling, the characters became caricatures, and tropes just kept on piling upon each other. It felt like the author didn't know how to wrap everything up so she did it in a way that felt rushed, with low emotional impact and characters behaving like idiots for the sake of the plot.
Based on the first half, I would keep an eye out for the author's second book with the hope that she capitalizes upon that potential.
This was an atmospheric read, and I very much enjoyed the characters, mystery, and chaos of the first half of the book. It was delicious, full of smells, and feels. Alas, after the 55% mark the plot lost its intrigue, the twists were eye-rolling, the characters became caricatures, and tropes just kept on piling upon each other. It felt like the author didn't know how to wrap everything up so she did it in a way that felt rushed, with low emotional impact and characters behaving like idiots for the sake of the plot.
Based on the first half, I would keep an eye out for the author's second book with the hope that she capitalizes upon that potential.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting
Minor: Violence