Literally love anything Lisa Jewell writes and this one was no different! Loved the slight supernatural element and this had the perfect amount of suspense!

Not my typical read but I enjoyed it! It's a psychological thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The novel centers around a complex and twisted narrative, exploring themes of family, trust, and betrayal. The plot delves into the lives of its main characters, who each have their secrets and hidden motivations. The book is well-paced and filled with emotional depth.

Breaking the Dark surprised me in the best way. I’ve never been a huge Marvel fan, so I did not expect this to be so hard to put down. I love the relationship between Jessica Jones and Malcolm. The way the dual timelines came together was well done. I think the ending was a little more complicated than necessary, but overall I honestly enjoyed reading this.

Thank you to Hyperion for the ARC!

What a story! I walked into this one not knowing much about Jessica Jones and found myself completely enthralled from the very beginning. She’s trying to get her life back together after a traumatic experience and finds herself diving head first into a case that is absolutely bizarre. When two twins from NY return home after a summer in England, seemingly “perfect” their mother hires Jessica to find the truth about what happened. Twists and turns follow in this insanely intense story based on the human compulsion to achieve perfection and the costs that come with it.

If you are like me, and are not familiar with the Marvel universe/lore, do not let that stop you from picking this series up! Lisa did a phenomenal job bringing her dark undertones into the already eerie story surrounding Jessica Jones. Her characters are so likable (or just easy to empathize) even the ones you’re supposed to hate. I really enjoyed the epilogue and how such a dark thriller novel still managed to wrap up with a positive message around the ideas of beauty standards, and the pressure to belong, to learn that we really are perfect just the way we are.


Thank you Lisa Jewell, NetGalley for providing me with a digital review copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Was not able to finish. Storyline is a bit off from what I typically read so was trying to give it a shot but couldn't keep my interest.

Another great read by Lisa Jewell. I loved the story and how it played out. I dont feel like it was over the top marvel just a touch of the marvel part in the book. I did keep guessing what was going to happen and had to re guess my original thought. It definitely was a book that kept my interest. Thank you net galley for allowing me to read and review this book

I am a big Lisa Jewell fan and "Breaking the Dark" was a very good thriller and kept my attention. Although I thought it could be better, it was well written and was paced very good. Overall, I enjoyed the read and always look forward to more from this author.

Thank you NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for this e-book read. All opinions are my own.

I'm a long time Lisa Jewel fan, devouring each new book as soon as it arrives, Jessica Jones is one of my favorite Marvel Characters so this book felt like Christmas! Lisa Jewel perfectly captures the essence of Jessica Jones while expanding on it. She puts her thriller expertise to good use, making this a real page turner. I can't wait to read the other entries in this Marvel series from different authors. Highly recommended

Thanks to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for an advanced reader copy.

Not a favourite, but I did find myself wondering what will happen next. Not sure yet if I will pick up the next book in this series.

Always love books by Jewell! And this was no surprise! The plot and suspense continued to keep me engaged! I found it to be a quick page turner!

Breaking the Dark by Lisa Jewel was an intriguing read that certainly captivated my attention in ways I wasn’t quite expecting. While it wasn't my favorite title by this author, I did enjoy the journey it took me on. The story was imaginative, blending suspense and mystery in a unique way that kept me engaged. Jessica Jones, with her sharp wit and complicated past, really brought the world to life, especially as she navigated the strange happenings in the small British village of Barton Wallop.

The pacing was solid, and the atmosphere was thick with tension and secrets, which is something Jewel does very well. However, there were moments where I found myself wishing for a bit more depth or clarity in certain areas. Still, the exploration of dark, hidden forces beneath the surface made for a gripping, albeit sometimes unpredictable, experience. If you're a fan of Marvel, this book will definitely give you a fresh take.

3.5 rounded to a 4. This is my first Lisa Jewell so I am not sure if it written in her usual style and I am looking forward to reading one of her books. Let me know where I should start below. I have watched a lot of Marvel movies and watched most of the Jessica Jones books so I knew what I was getting too. I felt this had a little bit of a slow start and that 300 pages would have been a better fit for the author, characters and plot. The short chapters kept me going and once I got to 60% I had a hard time putting this book down but this took me way longer to finish then it should have because it was so easy to set down and walk away from. I loved quite a few of the side characters and felt they integrated well and thought the mystery was very interesting. The two timelines were handled well but did contribute to the slow pace of the beginning of the book. I will read the next one in this series.

Thank you NetGalley and Publishers for this copy.

BREAKING THE DARK

3 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: mystery

I am so BUMMED RIGHT NOW! I love Lisa jewel. This book was not for me as it was so unexpected for me. I couldn’t get into it. I know nothing about Marvel and I felt like I couldn’t connect to the characters.

I will be curious to see if others will feel the same about this one because truly I love her books. 🧐

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I had a hard time getting into this book. Normally I am a Jessica Jones fan. This time I just wasn’t invested in the book. I usually give a book longer before I give up on it. I just couldn’t this time.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read this novel in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I wasn't sure if I would love this novel at the start, but I am so glad that I kept pushing through and gave it a chance! By the end of the book I could not put it down and absolutely blasted through the last 100 pages or so.

Lisa Jewell has been a favorite author of mine for years, this book was a unique one being that it is a spin-off of Jessica Jones as a Marvel character. I definitely wish I would have been a little more familiar with the television series before I attempted to read this book because I didn't have a great feel for who Jessica is as a character.

Regardless, once the mystery and the hunt got moving in this book, it was a fascinating plot. I loved seeing how Jessica put the puzzle pieces together and the ending was really great. I would consider reading more in the series if there are to be additional novels.

Big fan of all her work! She brings the perfect amount of suspense and twist to every story. This one is just as amazing! Nothing I won’t read that she writes.

I love marvel... but I just couldn't get myself to get hooked to this book. I got a little over halfway through and just couldn't push through properly..I was skimming.. I love Lisa Jewell as a writer, but i just couldn't get myself through this one. Maybe it was the pacing. Some things seemed drawn on... may have just been me. Keeping my attention...3 stars. Great writing 4 starts. I'm rating it 4 stars.

I had a hard time connecting to this book, unfortunately. I love Lisa Jewell but, as someone who has never been a fan of Marvel, I just didn’t enjoy this book. I DNF’d at 30%. Thank you for the ARC, Netgalley! I look forward to more books from this author in the future!

Really enjoyed this book! It was a slow start but ended up not being able to put the book down from the middle of the book to the end. I loved following the story of Jessica Jones and her private investigator job. It was full of suspense and mystery.