Recs if you like Orhan's Inheritance...

The Dayton Literary Peace Prize, inaugurated in 2006, is the first and only annual U.S. literary award recognizing the power of the written word to promote peace. The Dayton Literary Peace Prize invites nominations in adult fiction and nonfiction books published within the past year that have led readers to a better understanding of other cultures, peoples, religions, and political points of view.

fiction edition finalists

These books represent characters who feel disconnected, alone or isolated. They experience neglect, exclusion or loneliness due to varying reasons. Multiple genres included. Beware of triggers.

“Daddy, I’m so alone” — Yelena Belova