“No skin is too precious for violence, regardless of age, gender, color.”

I have absolutely been digging the fierce narrators lately, and while part of me was nervous going in because Scales had such a different tone compared to the last book it absolutely worked for me. Scales brought me into the story and had me invested in the outcome. The world, the imperfect characters that bring blood and passion to the page - just! so! good!

What Those Beyond the Wall by Micaiah Johnson delivers:
- a scathing review of Privilege & Class
- a deep look at how Story informs Belief
- a dive into Family and its connected Trauma
- a breakdown of how Public and Private Identities are built
- a no-holds barred take on Guilt and Responsibility
- incandescent rage

This is fast paced with a distinctive voice for the main narrator. If you enjoy a character with minimum inhibitions and a setting that enables them - look no further!