This book intrigued me for multiple reasons, but not because it was Marvel. I enjoyed Lisa Jewell's writing as I have in past reads. She is a brilliant storyteller and this book is no exception. The book enters with Jessica Jones working as a P.I. in Hell's Kitchen, New York. She's hired by a mother that is investigating her children following a trip to the UK to visit their dad. The twists are a little strange, but not outlandish for Marvel. I would say this is a thriller for the adventurous reader.

Thanks to Netgalley and publisher for this eARC! All opinions are my own.

Synopsis

Sabrina Adams thought her luck had finally changed when she accepted a position as a librarian for the affluent Dorsey family. Yet, as she steps into their lavish estate, an uneasy feeling washes over her. Things take a turn when police arrive, questioning her about a local woman who has gone missing. Sabrina is taken aback to learn that her charismatic employer, Theo Dorsey, was the last person seen with the woman. He maintains his innocence, but then a connection to another woman’s death from years past emerges. Sabrina can't help but think... Is it possible that I’m the next target? Since apparently, the Dorsey’s ex-librarian has been MIA for years.

My Thoughts
I'm a huge fan of psychological thrillers and always try to solve them ahead of time. However, I completely missed the mark with this one—I was utterly surprised by that ending. The author masterfully sets the atmosphere and brings her characters to life. The different perspectives added incredible depth, making the story even more captivating. I was constantly questioning what was truly happening in that house and what secrets everyone was hiding, Each new clue had me rethinking everything, and the suspense was so well-crafted. This book definitely made me say, "Wait ... What?" towards the end.

Thank You Netgalley and Hyperion Avenue for allowing me to review this book.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! Breaking the Dark: A Jessica Jones Marvel Crime Novel by Lisa Jewell was not what I was expecting. Having read some of Jewell's previous thrillers, I didn't quite know what to expect with it being a marvel novel. I was expecting a very "out there" story that was highly unbelievable. I also couldn't wrap my head around how a novelist could turn comic book heroes into a more serious characters. But, Jewell did just that. The story line was a little far-fetched but much less than I was expecting and the way she was able to help the reader sympathise with not only the victims but also the main hero herself was much better than I expected. Overall, it was a good read even for myself that doesn't get the hype of the comic book world.

I'm not really into the Marvel universe cast of characters but I do enjoy Lisa Jewell's novels. I wanted to see if I could get interested in that world based on my love for her writing, and it turns out I can. Jessica Jones is a lesser Marvel character (but not less great) who is now a private investigator, having retired as a super hero. There was a surprising amount of depth to the character of Jessica Jones, who was investigating a diabolical plot to take over the world (no spoilers). Thoroughly enjoyed Lisa Jewell's writing style here. S.A.Cosby will be coming out with the next book in the series about Luke Cage, which I will be reading as well.

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

As you would expect, there’s s lots of action as the cartoon/fantasy/ action hero is brought to life in a fast-paced story..

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.