This book took a little while to get going for me since I had no clue that there was a series already created for the MC Jessica. Thus I literally felt like I hopped into a book mid series. There was a lot of information missing and backstories not given.

Also, this didn’t feel like a Lisa Jewell book. It took me a while to get over that.

Once the story got going, it was very good. I couldn’t really figure out what was going on, which is part of the mystery.

The different POVs/timelines were very interesting. I also really liked the sci-fi like situations. I do like Marvel movies, but this didn’t seem like a Marvel book. There were only a couple of times when Jessica used her powers. I think more should have been done with people using their powers to make it like a Marvel book/movie.

Thanks NetGalley and publisher for the digital copy.

I was hoping to love this title, as I enjoy Marvel as a whole. Sadly. there was so much necessary background material that wasn't included in the book that it became annoying. Also, while many people said this is a great example of Lisa Jewell's style, I wouldn't recommend this as a first exposure to her work. Her style is very distinctive and trying to navigate it while simultaneously needing to take time to look up various characters and previous events is a bit much. That said, if readers do have that in-depth grounding in the characters and/or familiarity with Ms Jewell's style, I think this would be a good read involving romance, adventure, and mystery all set against a background of a grimy world in need of hope and help. (I'd give it a 2.5 if fractions of stars were available.)

Lisa Jewell is one of my favorite authors. I think I have read most of her books. This book was not her usual style, but a whole new direction. I really cannot give this book an unbiased review as this genre is not one I would read. When I requested it, I assumed that this book was one of Lisa Jewell's books written like her previous books. I do thank the author, publisher and Netgalley for giving me this ARC for my review.

I was genuinely surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. I went into it being very skeptical of whether or not I would like it. I'm not at all a Marvel fan, but I am quite definitely a fan of Lisa Jewell. What I couldn't help but be impressed with was that, even with its superhero backdrop, her writing style truly did shine through. Her ability to craft multi-faceted characters and gripping plotlines is a huge part of this book. It was much darker and considerably more psychological than you’d expect with a ton of tension.

Breaking the Dark is a compelling mystery. With a healthy dose of the supernatural, and futuristic aspects.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I love Lisa Jewell and I read anything she writes! This book did not disappoint! I knew nothing about the Marvel universe or Jessica Jones before going into this book, and that was not a factor at all. Definitely don't let that be a reason to not pick up this book!

Thank you to the author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book.

I enjoyed the mystery, the British setting, and the characters. Classic Lisa Jewell writing! Jessica Jones is a character I will read more of in the future!

As a Lisa Jewell fan, I immediately hopped on this new release. I have loved all of her novels, but I found this one to be very different from her normal style. The first third of this book, I found to be fairly dull and felt like I had a hard time continuing; however, the rest of the book picked up the pace and was more interesting. I don’t know if I will continue this series, but I definitely will continue to read Lisa Jewell’s novels. Definitely worth reading, especially if you enjoy the comics, but just not my favorite by her. Thank you, publisher and NetGalley, for an ARC of Breaking the Dark in exchange for an honest review!

This is such a cool take on the marvel universe - the writing is well done and Jewell does a great job writing Jessica Jones. I can' wait to see where else this series goes.

Thank you Netgalley for the advance reader copy of Breaking the Dark: A Jessica Jones Marvel Crime Novel by Lisa Jewell in exchange for an honest review. I am a big fan of the show Jessica Jones and was really excited to read this book. It was well written and I enjoyed the dual timelines that finally came together in the end. By doing this Lisa Jewell was able to create suspense and drew me into the end.

I like Lisa Jewell's work and Breaking the Dark is no different. This title is excellent for fans of mystery, thriller, suspense, Marvel, or any combination of the four.

It is somewhat different than Jewell's style in her other books, but as a Marvel fan, I didn't have any problems connecting to the story. I don't have a huge amount of background knowledge on Jessica Jones, but I don't feel like I missed important elements to the story or character due to lack of background knowledge.

The pacing was good, considering it's almost 400 pages. Good premise and good character development.

Overall, no complaints here. I would want diehard Jewell readers that this is a little different than her usual titles, but I would encourage them to give it a shot! 4/5 from me. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this title.

I chose this one because I also enjoy Jewell's novels, but then I wasn't so sure I would enjoy a "super hero" book since I am a casual super hero fan at most. But this was really good! Really just a goof detective novel. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Great addictive read - different from the usual Lisa Jewell, and as someone new to the Marvel universe it took a bit of getting used to. Once things got rolling it had the usual page-turning quality expected of the author. Definitely looking forward to more from her in this direction.

I’m not a comic book person at all so this was a bit of a struggle for me to connect to, however I will say that if anyone could get me close to caring about Marvel, it is Lisa Jewell! She does a great job of creating suspense (I mean, she is one of the queens after all, so no surprise there) and leaving the reader wanting more. If you have even the faintest interest in Marvel you will absolutely devour this!

Thank you to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for the advance electronic copy. All opinions are my own.

I’m a new fan of Lisa Jewell’s having only read her most recent book, “None of This is True”. However, I *LOVED* it so I am now a “if it’s Lisa Jewell, I will be purchasing” fan. I’m also a long time Marvel fan and was in love with the character of Jessica Jones since she debuted on Netflix. Ok, so I’m a fan of these two mediums separately … what about when they’re joined together? Short answer: yes, it’s a great marriage. Long answer: Even if you’re not a fan of Marvel, Lisa Jewell has done a wonderful job of bringing you into this world and keeping you there turning page after page. I also loved catching and seeing some of the other marvel characters in this. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Though I'm a big fan of the Marvel movies, I don't know much about Jessica Jones since she's not in them and I don't read the comics, nor have I watched the Netflix show. Still, I was excited to try this one out given that I love Marvel movies and Lisa Jewell. I thought this book was okay - not bad by any means, but also not great. It had a character and a plot and kept things moving, but I had trouble feeling invested in it. I wanted more action and character development, both of which I felt were underwhelming. I was curious how the story would all play out but didn't really care about any of the characters or their wellbeing, I more just wanted to know how it would wrap up and if Jessica would save the day from the weird perfection lady. While I didn't dislike the book, I'm not sure I would continue this series.

*I did end up listening to the audiobook via Audible and thought the narrator did a great job.

I missed the Marvel Comics connection when I requested this book and happy I did. Lisa Jewell delivers an intriguing dark superhero story. This was an entertaining blend of the supernatural and unexpected twists as I learned more about the gritty Jessica Jones character.

Thank you NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for the DRC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review an advanced copy of this novel. I highly enjoyed it and will be recommending it.

This was not my usual pick. Never read the comics, or have watched anything related but I thought hey I’ll take a chance.
It was good. Interesting but definitely not my fav. That’s a me problem for sure though.

3/5⭐️

Breaking the Dark was not a favorite of mine, but I think it’s just because I’m not a Marvel person. I LOVE Lisa Jewell, and the writing was still great, it’s just not my cup of tea!

This is another great book by Lisa Jewell. This book got the whole 5 stars from me. She is an amazing story- teller and you will not be disappointed! This book kept me on my toes!