Xepherus Reads

  Hello, Fellow Book Worms and Book Dragons,    When I read a book, I skip trigger warnings and reviews to give me an unbiased and fresh entry into the book. I find that knowing very little about a book adds to the enjoyment. With that being said, here are five reads that handled difficult subjects.  Orhan's Inheritance by Aline Ohanesian - this historical fiction masterpiece documents the struggles of one family during the Armenian Genocide of the early twentieth century. Its subject matter is often heartbreaking, while the determination of the lead protagonist,  Lucine, is heartwarming and inspiring. This book touches upon genocide, sexual assault, prejudice, and famine with dignity and a fluid narrative.  Doctor Sleep by Stephen King -  this is the second book in the Shining series re-introducing us to Danny Torrence. Now an adult, he is hitting rock bottom as an alcoholic, and dealing with the trauma from his abusive father trying to kill him. This...