Orquidea Divina summons her sprawling family tree to her rural home for her funeral, telling them that they need to come and collect their inheritance. However, when the dozens of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren arrive they learn that there's a lot more to their inheritance — and Orquidea's funeral — than they expected. In parallel storylines of Orquidea's past and her grandchildren's present, this enchanting tale weaves together a story of generational trauma, fitting in, magical realism, and coming to terms with one's heritage. This was my second read of the book, and I think I may have enjoyed it even more this time around. An excellent book, and an excellent discussion with Orcs & Aliens!
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