My two favorite things: Lisa Jewell and Marvel... maybe my expectations were a bit too high or maybe it had to do with some wonky formatting issues, but this one was a bit strange and missed the mark for me ever so slightly. As the book progressed, it continued to get weirder (which I did enjoy), but didn't ever answer my questions. The supernatural elements also threw me off a bit with the existing sci-fi/fantasy crossover that was occurring.

I'll purchase a copy of this upon release (primarily to support Lisa Jewell and her incredible talent) but also to give it a proper read without the formatting issues and will still be recommending this one to my audience.

Breaking the Dark was my first experience with Lisa Jewell. I’d been curious to read one of her novels, and am grateful to Netgalley and Hyperion Avenue for making this title available to read now.

This was a very different read for me, and though it was not my favorite type of mystery and I know little about Marvel superheroes, I did find it to be mostly entertaining. Some parts of the plot were a bit difficult for me to understand, and I also found the motivations of a couple of the characters to be puzzling. Of course, I realize that a thriller involving superheroes demands that the reader suspend her disbelief, but I sometimes had a hard time doing so.

The fusion of mystery with superheroes is a creative concept, though it’s not my preference. I look forward to reading a more typical Lisa Jewell novel, but am glad that I experienced this one.

Thank you for the ARC from Netgalley.

I love Lisa Jewell's books and was excited to see her join Marvel and write about Jessica Jones. It's more superhero than thriller like she usually writes. I enjoyed it.

Note: Thank you to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for this ARC.

I am a huge Marvel and Lisa Jewell fan so I was excited to pick up this novel which was definitely a novel concept. I enjoyed reading about a mystery in a sleepy English village with a detective/superhero combo that is Jessica Jones, but the overall theme seemed a bit cheesy. I also don't think I fully understand the correlation between quantum physics and the tech that was created and it could have been explained better.

Breaking the Dark follows Jessica Jones as she is hired to investigate what happened to a set of twins while they were visiting their dad in the UK. Jessica isn't just any old private investigator; she has superpowers as well. Will they aid her in solving the mystery of why the kids are acting so strange and why their skin looks so perfect.

I feel like Breaking the Dark just wasn't it for me. The writing style wasn't there, and it made it hard to get into for me. The beginning of the book was very slow moving. I didn't like the dialogue parts of the book. Sometimes it became confusing on who was talking and made it harder for me to get into the story. I also didn't like Jessica as a character. She felt flat to me. I feel like there could have been more to her. I wish there was more Malcolm throughout the book. He seemed like a great character you could follow. The story line itself was okay. Very new age with how much technology was involved in it.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Jessica is longing for some peace and quiet. Her next case will have her thinking outside of the box. Amber tells Jess a story about her daughter's that makes you question everyone and everything you know. This book was well written.

something totally new and different from lisa, but i really loved it!!!!!!!! excellent writing (as always) and a super cool plot!!!!

Full disclosure- I am not a Marvel fan. The extent of my Marvel knowledge includes the first Toby McGuire Spider-Man movie and that Thor, aka Chris Hemsworth, is insanely delicious. Other than that I’ve got nothing for ya. Not a superhero girlie. BUT I am a Lisa Jewell girlie so I just had to read this one anyway.

And man, I am so glad I did! I really enjoyed this novel! Even without knowing a damn thing about Jessica Jones, it is not only easily readable, but easily enjoyable.

Jessica is a hotmess but I couldn’t help but still like her. I did feel some of the convos between her and Amber were a bit odd… but again, I don’t know anything about Jessica prior to this novel, so that could just be her character. I LOVED Amber though. For a richbitch, the way she became such a friend/motherly figure to Jessica made it hard not to love her. Malcolm was also such a fun side character that I couldn’t help but adore.

In true Jewell fashion, this was definitely a slow burn. But I really enjoyed the dual POVs- they each sucked me in and really helped the story along. Then the “villain” and “end game” were fascinating, if not completely creepy.. especially with the way AI seems to be headed.

Even for someone who doesn’t read sci-fi/comics/anything about superheroes, this was such an easy read! It combined these aspects so well with Jewell’s typical slow burn thriller/mystery. I absolutely recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for this e-ARC!

I am a huge fan of Lisa Jewell's book, but this one is not in my top five. I applaud her ability to step into a genre not in her wheelhouse. I have seen a few Marvel movies with my boys, so I am familiar with Marvel. I greatly liked the main character, Jessica Jones, and rooted for her throughout the book. I hope that she gets her "happily ever after." I feel like Marvel fans will enjoy the book very much, and it would be cool to see it in a film or limited series.
Thank you to Hyperion Avenue, Netgalley, and Lisa Jewell for the opportunity to read this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

When I first requested this title I did so because it was Lisa Jewell as I love her books. I will admit I did not know what the premise of this book was until I started to read and I was just a little disappointed. However, this book was great! The superhero aspect was one I was not intending to enjoy but I was pleased that it was not a major plot of the book. This was action packed of course but in Lisa Jewell fashion was twisty and kept me guessing. I also enjoyed the dual timelines and the characters. I enjoyed this overall. Would I read more in the series written by other authors? I am not sure if I will but this was fun.

Wow I love Lisa Jewell. She is such a fantastic writer than I will read just about anything she’s writing. I’m not a superhero girl, however I got into Jessica jones and I liked the story line and the way super powers were casually intertwined but not over powering to the story. It was a very fun read! I would recommend to super hero lovers and thriller fans alike

I was intrigued by the idea of Lisa Jewell writing about a Marvel Comics character. I do not follow superheroes in books or film. But as a Jewell fan, I had to give it a go.

Breaking the Dark follows Jessica Jones, private detective, who is no longer using her super powers due to some tragic superhero mishap that precedes this book. She suffers from PTSD and that is made clear. You don't really have to know all about the characters backstory to follow and enjoy this story. Now as a detective, Jones ends up with cases that contain elements of special abilities by either the bad guys or people that help her. Or, possibly in animals. Read it, you'll see.

Breaking the Dark has a modern edge in that the evils of social media and those that would control your mind and pocketbook are the front and center baddies. One such influencer, Polly, has hooked up with an eternal soul for ways to market perfection. The story is fleshed out with then and now time changes revealing bits and pieces of the background to the current crimes that are being committed.

This book will appeal to those that faithfully read Ms. Jewell and are interested in what she does with this subject and to followers of Marvel Comics.

Thank you to Hyperion Ave and Netgalley for an early e-copy. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity for this arc.

Lisa Jewell is one of my favorite authors- I’m thinking this genre just wasn’t for me! If you liked the tv series then you will enjoy this book.

I would still highly recommend Lisa Jewell!

This book may not be my usual cup of tea, but I found myself thoroughly enjoying it. Lisa Jewell's writing style is engaging and effortless to follow, making this book a true page-turner. If you're a fan of mystery and intrigue, then this book is certainly worth your time.

I thought this was really well written and I look forward to reading more from this author in the future. I think it will find readers at our library, so we will definitely be purchasing for the collection.

Wow, I have nothing but great things about this book! I’m a big Lisa Jewell fan, as well as having very much enjoyed the Jessica Jones Netflix series. This was fantastic! I was sucked in from the beginning and finished it in just a couple days; though, had I started this on a weekend, it would’ve been done in one day. I loved the Easter Eggs of talking about other Marvel characters and could empathize with Jessica, Amber, and the kids. The situation was very relatable in this day and age, so I feel like it would definitely appeal to the masses. I’d highly recommend this and would 100% read a whole series, if she chose to do so.

I wasn't sure what to expect with this book but I knew I was a huge fan of Lisa Jewell so it would have to be good; I as not wrong! This was an interesting book featuring Jessica Jones and how she was struggling with her life after a terrible incident that happened to her and ruined her relationship with the other marvels. Jessica is hired to investigate a set of twins that seems to be acting very strange upon their return from the UK. This leads her to travel to the UK to find out what happened and finds herself wrapped up in the evil that lies there. This book mixes the prefect balance of Marvel, thriller, suspense and sci-fi. You will get immersed into the book at the first page and read straight through to the end.

Thank you NetGalley and Hyperion for an ARC in return for an honest review.

I am a huge fan of Lisa Jewell’s books, but I wasn’t sure I would like this one as I’m not a big fan of superhero stories. Lisa Jewel did not disappoint me. Jessica is a well developed real character with her own flaws and insecurities. I really liked the whole premise that being perfect is not all it is cracked up to be. Malcom was a great young sidekick and I loved his quick thinking and go get em attitude. The superhero aspect was minimal and did not overpower the story line.

The queen does it again! Such an amazing book! Her novels never disappoint. I was captivated from the start and struggled to put it down! I’d give it a 4.75! Need need need a physical copy!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for this ARC!

What a fantastic and fresh look on Jessica Jones. I really enjoyed the grounded, everyday life aspect; it's a part of superhero media I wish we saw more. This book proves we need more fresh perspectives on superheroes. I'm really looking forward to the other upcoming books in this series!