Reviews

Crybaby by Marina Vivancos

thelasthousewife's review

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

viiv's review

3.0

a sweet and short read. Sadly I couldn’t really get into it, the ML being Russian being mentioned so frequently drived me nuts and the smut wasn’t really my thing

faithd's review

5.0

Marina Vivancos is an erotic genius and I will read anything she writes.

minisupernovax's review

4.0

Well this was cute af

lezreadalot's review

3.0

It was still hard to want without being wanted in return.

3.5 stars. A fun time. This author is really good at writing banter and close relationships that are sweet and fun and super easy to get into. This is pretty comfortable, almost casual friends to lovers, but also really intense. The kink didn't end up being a huge part of it; it was equally about the weirdness of falling for someone who's become your best friend, not knowing what lines to cross and when. I really loved Sasha and his quips, and how stubbornly proud he was of his Russian roots, and how much he refused to lose his accent. I liked Jason as well, though he did read kinda similarly to the protagonist in the other novella I've read from this author. The hilarious banter and character interaction make this stand out, even though the romance didn't wow me. Kudos.

Content warnings:

Spoiler

crying kink, referenced homophobia

.

salmashesh's review

Shut up that was so cute and hot!!! Best friends to lovers stays superior. Despite it being short and light, it was enjoyable with two lovable character, their chemistry and banter are incredible, and Sasha is the definition of an emotional support person, he's so fun and carefree and funny and hugable, Jason has every right to go crazy for him... Oh speaking of Jason, I completely understand the kink, the intimacy of it and the psychology behind it, good for you Jason you have such a pretty crier...

meatloafqueen's review

4.0

I loved these two! Their banter made me laugh and their sexy times were scorching hot

layla87's review

4.0

Well that was hot.

- Best friends to lovers
- Friends with benefits
- Russian MC who's in the closet
- Virgin MC... that same russian
- Experimenting
- Steamy AF

The crying aspect is really a small part of the book and not all intrusive or OTT. I liked that part alot... Sasha being desperate during sex that he shed a few tears. It's hot!

nikkieliz13's review

3.0

Rating: 3.5 Stars
POV(s): Single—Third Person
Relationship: M/M
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance Novella

❥

Okay, this was just adorable, steamy, funny, short…and did I mention adorable?!

❥

Title:[b: “Crybaby” by Marina Vivancos]
Interconnected Series: No
Standalone: Yes
Cliffhanger: No
HEA:

Spoiler

Yes

Triggers: No
Tags/Tropes:
➢ Best-Friends-to-Lovers
➢ Friends-to-Lovers

raven_beauty's review

5.0