The Scum Villain's Self-Saving System: Ren Zha Fanpai Zijiu Xitong (Novel) Vol. 1

by Mò Xing Tóng Xiù and Mò Xing Tóng Xiù

Book Overview

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER! The blockbuster danmei/Boys' Love novels from China that inspired the animated Scumbag System series streaming in English!

This hilarious story of a man reborn as a villain in a fantasy novel series who ends up romancing the male protagonist is now in English, for the very first time.

Half-demon Luo Binghe rose from humble beginnings and a tortured past to become unrivaled...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 164827921X
• ISBN13: 9781648279218
• Release Date: December 2021
• Publisher: Seven Seas
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Engaging Exploration of Human Relationships

I LOVE THIS SERIES!!! Shen Yuan's POV is fresh, fun, and an absolute delight to read. He had me laughing out loud at some points with his wry commentary and exasperated attitude towards the world he ended up in. In addition, the Bingqiu dynamic is genuinely hilarious and I really adore their interactions, especially in this first book. For me, the thing that stands out about Scum Villain is its nuanced exploration of the cycle of abuse and its themes of nature vs. nurture and child development. As a psychology student, it was fascinating to think about how the influence of even just one role model can drastically alter the mindset of an impressionable child. At its core, Scum Villain is a story about relationships, whether romantic, platonic, familial, or filial, and how our actions affect those around us. And to finish off my review, an obligatory reminder to look up the content warnings for this series before you read it :) stay safe and stan Bingqiu!