As a fan of Lisa Jewell’s previous books, I went into this story blind, not knowing anything about Jessica Jones or the Marvel universe as a whole. Still, I wanted to step outside my comfort zone and explore something new from a writer I’ve enjoyed reading. From perusing other reviews, it seems that people either loved this book or hated it; yet I fall somewhere in between. I neither loved nor hated “Breaking the Dark,” and though it took me longer than usual to finish this story, I was intrigued enough to want to read it through till the very end. The storyline is definitely unique and a bit bizarre, yet strangely captivating as well. Enough so, that I’ve started to search out Jessica Jones' past history in order to fill in the missing gaps. I’m a long way off from becoming a Marvel enthusiast, but I’m always open to discovering new and interesting reads. And this book by Lisa Jewell definitely fit that bill.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this ARC!

This was not my favorite by this author. It was a bit strange. It wasn’t bad just not my favorite. She has so many more great books.

I became a recent fan of Lisa Jewell by listening to some of her books on audio.

I love crime books, and was surprised to see her writing about Jessica Jones.
I say this to say, I was confused about some parts. Jessica was concerned about her twins, and sensed that something was wrong with them.
This is a little different than her usual writing style, so if there were another book, which it sounds like there might be-I'm not sure if I will read it.

Thank you to #netgalley for this #arc

I absolutely loved this book and was so excited that Lisa Jewell wrote a Jessica Jones novel. I will say this was definitely a great portrayal of Jessica Jones. I do think it is more enjoyable as I know her story. People who are not familiar with the character may have some difficulty in understanding this book. Otherwise, I definitely recommend this book to fans of Jessica Jones and thriller.

Not what I expected. The book is well written, the premise is definitely unique. This weird, different story, in which in typical Marvel fashion everything seems possible, at times difficult for me to keep up with. Better suited for a different kind or reader.

I am definitely not the target audience for this so be sure to look at other reviews. I was curious about Lisa Jewel writing in another type of genre, but it just didn't connect for me. I am not familiar with Marvel or this main character, but she was interesting enough. I really enjoyed the second part of the book and thought it was tense and odd and attention holding. The rest of the book was just ok to me. It just didn't hold my attention.

I was very wrapped up in this mysterious story of twins Fox and Lark...and of Jessica as she navigates changes in her life as well as investigates what happened to the twins while they were visiting their dad in the UK.
I loved Jessica, I adored Malcolm...and I was so intrigued to see what the he'll was going on!
A great mystery, thriller!

I like Jessica Jones, I like Lisa Jewell so it was a safe bet I would enjoy "Breaking the Dark". I liked the supernatural element to it and the way Jewell wrote Jessica Jones character. It's a good story but I had a hard time getting into a novelization of a comic book character.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in advance of publication.

I generally do not prefer fantasy novels, but Lisa Jewell weaving in mystery throughout the story kept me interested. I like alternative POV between past and present or various characters, but the transitions in this book felt very abrupt. Some parts of the story were too far fetched, especially with the supernatural aspect. This book was decent, but I will look forward to her next psychological thriller.

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

I probably should have read the description of this book before requesting it and just diving in the read it. I'm a fan of Lisa Jewell, but of Marvel? Not so much. (Or maybe not at all.) So, I had no idea who Jessica Jones was, let alone that she is some kind of superhero in the Marvel comic books. I was confused from the start... but I kept reading until the end. It was a very strange book, although I did end up kind of liking Jessica by the end. If you are a Marvel fan, you may enjoy this one more than I did. Overall, it was a crazy supernatural thriller.

Jessica is in her office with her normal hangover when a desperate (and wealthy) mother comes in and wants Jessica to find out what happened to her kids over the summer. They aren’t acting in anyway like they used to, everything is perfect, especially their skin and all they talk about is Belle a girl they hung out with over the summer in the UK while visiting their dad. Jessica thinks nothing of it until she sees the twins herself, all the while she keeps seeing a little girl who keeps her investigating this thing with the twins.
There is a ton of action in this book and lots of suspenseful twists and turns, but those are spoilers so you’ll have to find that out for yourself. I have watched Jessica Jones the TV show so I really wasn’t sure how she would transfer to book form but Lisa Jewell did such a awesome job letting Jessica be Jessica I can’t wait for more.

Breaking the Dawn is a paranormal/ superhero mystery featuring the awesome Jessica Jones. Staying true to the comics, the story finds Jessica damaged and flawed but doing her best to help with her investigations. The latest case involves a mother who thinks something is wrong with her twins after they return from staying with their father in England. Pond jumping and acquiring a new, young assistant, Jessica risks life and her very will to take down a true villain preying on children. Slightly dark and twisted, the mystery was fast paced and unpredictable and as always Jessica’s character is tenacious, sarcastic, and likable for every character flaw. As a Jessica Jones fan, I found this novel to be so much better than I expected and I will definitely be on the lookout for more Marvel Crime Novels. My voluntary, unbiased, and non mandatory review is based upon a review copy from NetGalley.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this. I didn't realize it was a marvel novel, or about any super hero powers. It was hard for me to get into, as I like to believe what I'm reading can happen in real life. But, I'm sure many marvel lovers will really enjoy this novel!

I enjoy a good private detective story. At the same time, I have never enjoyed comic books or superhero with super powers. That made this book an interesting choice for me. In As the saying goes, “ in for a penny, in for a pound.”

Basic premise, twins from NYC visit their father in England and come changed, “perfect.” Jessica, a PI with super powers is hired by their mother to find out what happened.

Even putting the superhero capabilities aside, this was a pretty far fetched plot line. The writing needed tightening.. For me, is fell flat.

Thank you NetGalley for an advanced copy.

My husband is a huge Marvel fan and I’ve gone to every movie in the Marvel Universe. When I saw the description for Breaking the Dark and realized the tie in to Marvel, I wanted to read it. While I have a decent knowledge of the movies, I quickly realized that I did not know the all characters that are part of the Marvel Universe. I believe this novel can be enjoyed by everyone and not just Marvel fans though! I would recommend reading a brief background of Jessica Jones via an Internet search. I did this and it really helped me move past the, “who is this” moments. However, you can very easily get sucked into the plot of this novel with no Marvel knowledge. You can see author Lisa Jewell’s trademark slow burn all through this well written mystery. I also enjoyed the more super-natural touches on very real issues like AI in today’s society. Breaking the Dark weaved suspense and intrigue which left me eagerly turning pages until the end!

Thank you to Net Galley and Hyperion Avenue for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Sometimes on Netgalley, you see a new book by an author and just auto request it. I'm very much a "Lisa Jewell? Say no more" fan of her work. I had no idea this was a Marvel novel, and I'm glad I didn't because this was actually fantastic!

Jessica Jones was a great character. The case was fun and it felt like I was reading a comic book. I was so nervous for her at one point that I was stuck in a "I don't want to read in case something bad happens, but also I need to know what happens" mood.

Definitely recommend for adults looking for more media with Marvel. I saw at the end that they're name dropping SA Cosby to write a novel in the series so I'll keep my eyes peeled for that! Thank you Netgalley for the review copy!

I am not sure how I feel about this book. I am not a Marvel or comic book fan but love everything Lisa Jewell writes. However, for me this book missed the mark. Perhaps that is due to me not being familiar with the Jessica Jones character. The book was really slow in the beginning and just failed to really grab my attention. I was expecting a lot of action and suspense and didn’t really get either.

Actual Rating 3.5

I’m not generally a superhero/Marvel fan, but I did watch some of Jessica Jones on TV when it first came out and found her an interesting character. I liked the author’s portrayal of Jessica Jones for the most part, though it’s a much softer version than you get from the show (almost a bit more chick lit than the badass I’m familiar with). There’s also a good inclusion of her history and background from the show, which is incorporated smoothly and explained enough so that if you haven’t seen the show, you’ll at least know enough of what happened. That being said, I do recommend having some basic knowledge of the character before reading this, but that would be easily accomplished with a quick internet search.

This isn’t a spoiler as it comes up within the first chapter or two, but the author included the surprise pregnancy (or is it pregnancy?) trope which I am really not a fan of. And it gets mentioned so many times within the first part of the book so there’s no escaping it. Aside from that aspect, I quite enjoyed the plot and not really knowing where anything was going. The writing was excellent and kept me engaged. There were also multiple POVs and dual timelines which were balanced well and was a great way to incorporate relevant details throughout the story.

If you love superheroes, Jessica Jones, or strong female protagonists with troubled pasts and drinking problems then you’ll probably love this one. DON’T pick this up expecting the author’s normal type of book, though, or you’ll be sorely disappointed. My thanks to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for allowing me to read this work, which will be published July 2, 2024. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Breaking the Dark is the first Marvel book I’ve read. I was hoping for Marvel superhero stuff which isn’t in the book. Apparently, Jessica Jones is backing off on her Marvel abilities. Since Lisa Jewel is a great author I knew any book by her would be great. I was a bit disappointed that since suffering PTSD Jessica isn’t using her gifts. However, the book was good. It has great characters, good plot development, and a message too. So even if you are not a Marvel fan this will be a pleasant experience. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

Lisa Jewell is one of my favorite authors, while Marvel is one of my least favorite themes. I was torn on what to do when deciding to read this book. I took my chance with this book since one of my favorite authors wrote it and every so often I do enjoy a Marvel movie. I liked this better than I thought I would, but it is definitely much different than the author's previous works. I do applaud how she is able to switch her writing style in order to be the first to write in this series.

Thanks to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.