Orquídea Divina is the matriarch of a family in Florida with a home full of magic, who invites her descendants to her funeral and promises each an inheritance. When she dies, after a vision of a supernatural presence, her descendants discover that the gifts are linked to a curse. A group of her grandchildren travel to Ecuador, to the village where Orquídea lived, to find out about her secrets and the ghosts that hunt the family. The novel is a blend of Latin American magical realism, horror and family drama.
It will please those who like atmospheric fantasy rooted in Latinx culture. The book is full of vivid characters.
Balanced in tone; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN
