This was awesome — I was pleasantly surprised that this was a story set in the Marvel cinematic universe featuring Jessica Jones! I didn't have much back story on the character at all but Lisa Jewell is an extremely talented writer that it made me captivated on the story!

I didn’t realize this was a Marvel story when I requested the ARC from NetGalley but I was pleasantly surprised! Lisa Jewell doesn’t disappoint. It is a very well written story and I highly recommend it to any marvel fans out there!

I was SO excited to receive an advance reader's copy of a Lisa Jewell book - like, how lucky am I! However, I tried desperately to get into this book and just could not get through it. I do think Marvel/Jessica Jones fans would enjoy this book more than I did, having some more background to her character and the comics. Thank you to NetGalley and Hyperion for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest opinions.

3.5 ⭐️ Thank you to the publisher and author for the ARC.

Prior to reading, I was not familiar with Jessica Jones, but I’ve loved some of Lisa Jewell’s other books. I thought this book was also suspenseful and her writing made me curious to see what was going to happen next. At times I felt like the pacing took a while to figure out what was going on, but overall it was a decent the read.

I am a huge Marvel fan and I really wanted to like this one more than I actually did. I LOVED Jessica Jones but HATED the plot of this. The mystery was so far fetched, unbelievable and so muddled I found myself rolling my eyes a lot. I would read another Lisa Jewell Jessica Jones book but hopefully with a much better crime to follow.

Not my favorite of hers . I don’t like the Marvel aspect and thinks she is better writing her usual thriller books .
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me review this book

It’s really obvious that Lisa Jewell usually writes domestic thrillers. Jessica Jones as a character is all rough edges and jagged pieces, but Jewell softens her up, makes her endearingly awkward instead of brusque and changes Jessica’s priorities in a way that kind of makes you wonder what makes the story Jessica Jones and not just some random person who occasionally has superpowers.

I absolutely loved the Jessica Jones Netflix show and Realm podcast, but this one is a miss from me.

2.5-5 ⭐️
It is always a hit or miss for me with Lisa Jewell and unfortunately this was a miss. I am not a fan of Marvel however I will say this book keeps you guessing what is coming next. I will keep an eye for her next book though.

So excited to get a chance to read this rerelease! It’s a great mix of thriller and marvel action. A must read for anyone who loves this genre. Thank you NetGalley!

As someone familiar with Lisa Jewell's previous works, this book offers a distinct experience. Initially, I was uncertain about how it would translate, given the characters' presence on TV/streaming platforms. However, Lisa Jewell successfully brought the story to life. I approached this without having watched the Jessica Jones series, and there are references to past traumas that seem to occur during the show. I believe that being more familiar with her story would have enhanced my understanding and enjoyment of the book. Although it started a bit slow for me, once I delved deeper, I became very interested in discovering what would happen next.

I feel like it's a hit or miss with Lisa Jewell. While I thought 'Then She Was Gone' was really good, I didn't enjoy 'The Family Upstairs' so I went into this one with an open mind. That being said, I didn't really enjoy it. I didn't like the Jessica Jones aspect and it took me a few breaks to actually get through it. I like the idea of a storyline coming outta nowhere and this just felt like something that could have been summed up into a 30 minute episode. But don't let me yuck your yum, I say give it a shot and see how you feel about it.

Lisa Jewell delivers in this book about Jessica Jones from the Marvel Universe. I'll admit that I am not the biggest Marvel fan and had to Google about Jessica Jones to get her backstory before I started this and I'm really glad that I did.

Ms. Jewell captured Jessica's personality from my peripheral knowledge and what I've read about her. We first meet Jessica nursing a hangover in her New York office when she meets Amber,. a mom who is incredibly concerned that her twins are not acting like themselves after a visit to their father in the United Kingdom. Intrigued, Jessica goes to the UK and discovers a creepy little village, a teen named Belle, and she comes to the conclusion that Amber was right.

With help from Luke Cage and other Marvel characters, Jessica unfolds the mystery and I'm suddenly ready to start reading about other Marvel characters!

If you like the MCU or aren't that familiar, this book is for you. I would probably been absolutely in love with it if I was more familiar with all of the characters, but I still enjoyed this book immensely.

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

I’m a Lisa Jewell fan, but not particularly interested deeply in the Marvel Universe. That being said, I was able to enjoy this book without being knowledgeable about Jessica Jones. I enjoyed this well-rounded story, however it was quite a slow burn. I had to push through most of it, and felt like there wasn’t much of a mystery. The plot seemed to unfold and reveal itself by halfway through and I was kind of disappointed. I kept thinking, “can’t this be wrapped up by now?” Or “what more is there to unveil without repetitive concepts, etc.?”

That being said, I am intrigued by Jessica Jones. Even though she has powers, she comes across as just your average lady but with a bit of sarcasm and sass.

Kudos to LJ for stepping out of her comfort zone to kick off this series!

*Read as an Advanced Reader Copy

Another gem from Lisa Jewell — pun intended. Always fun to see another spin through the Marvel world, and anything written by this author is sure to be a treat. I enjoyed this from beginning to end.

I applied for this based on the author, not realizing it was a super hero book. I don't like superhero books or movies much. I did enjoy this anyway. The superhero aspect is minor, almost more of a back story, and the fantastical elements are minor. If anything, this is light sci-fi with a mystery/thriller skin.

Jewell's writing felt different than usual, but perhaps that makes sense.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. I shared it with my monthly Bestsellers group and others enjoyed it too.

*Thank you to Hyperion, Lisa Jewel and Netgally for providing me with a E-ARC of this book.


I really liked this, only having my prior knowledge of Jessica Jones comes from her Netflix show. I like that this felt authentic to her voice. I liked this, but I'm sure hard core fans may get more enjoyment than I did.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc of this book. I was already a fan of the Jessica Jones show before I read this book and this book made me love Jessica Jones even more. This book is not only about a case Jessica is hired to solve but also Jessica's journey during her investigation. This book had a few twists and turns but overall was a great story. Once I was about halfway through the book I did not want to put it down. I look forward to the next story in the Marvel Crime series and I hope this series does another Jessica Jones story.

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.

Alright, here’s my honest take on this book. And when I say "honest," I mean it—no sugarcoating here. I had to DNF this one, and honestly, it’s mostly because it just didn’t vibe with me. The writing is solid, of course (because, hello, it’s Lisa Jewell), but the story didn’t hit the mark for my tastes. I picked it up hoping for that usual Jewell magic, but it just wasn’t my type of read. Sorry, Lisa, you can’t win them all! lol

Also, can we talk about Jessica Jones for a second? She’s... something else in this one. Definitely not what I expected. #Awkward 😂

I really like Lisa Jewell's books and generally enjoy the MCU Universe so this seemed worth checking out. It's slow going at first and I almost threw in the towel after the first 25%, but once Jessica hops the pond and digs into the case in England, things pick up and it turns into a rather fun ride. The plot is absurd, but you must remember that it takes place in another universe where The Avengers exist. I will absolutely give the SA Crosby Luke Cage book a chance when it comes out. Kudos to Jewell for stepping outside her comfort zone and trying something new. Aside--format wise, this is the worst ARC I've ever received and made the story almost unreadable.