A review by fae_princess_in_space
Scum by K.A. Merikan

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This one was quite a difficult read - the MCs made some choices I really didn’t enjoy (SA being one of them…) but I did like the overall plot and vibes of the book. 

Shane lost ten years of his life in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Determined to get back at the man he put behind bars, Shane sets out to seduce his art student son, Rosen, after meeting the boy at a frat party. But Shane isn’t used to being free in the real world and his building feelings for Rosen are getting twisted in the hatred he has for his father… 

This book was angsty - Shane had ulterior motives throughout which Rosen was completely oblivious to and I felt so bad for him. Once everything was out in the open, the two of them were able to reconcile, but Shane really was an asshole to Rosen - I don’t think I’d have forgiven him!!!

I loved meeting the crew of Frank’s junkyard, so there’s a high chance I’ll carry on the series when I get a chance!