I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I love Lisa Jewell and was excited about my first ARC. While it stressed me out not being able to see how long each chapter was, I soon didn’t care. It took me a little while to figure out what was happening, but when I finally did, I was hooked until the end!

What did I just read!!! Did I like it…I’m still trying to figure that out. Did I not like it?? Absolutely not! Nothing about this book is my typical read and it left me scratching my head, but I could not put it down. I was so eager to figure out what in the world was actually happening. The character development was perfect. I really hope they continue this series. I am a Jessica jones fan for life now!!

Others have said if you are a Marvel fan then you’ll love this book. I have to disagree. I am a huge Marvel fan and Lisa Jewell fan and it took me a while to get through the whole book. I normally finish a book within 2 to 3 days. This book took me 8 days to finish. I just couldn’t get into it. If you like sci-fi and a storyline that’s kind of far out there, but with the times. This is the book for you.

Breaking the Dark follows Marvel's Jessica Jones, a traumatized retired super hero turned private investigator who is just trying to make it day by day living in Hells Kitchen. One fateful day, Amber, a concerned mother, shows up at the office and is worried that her children just aren't themselves since returning from a visit with their father. Her biggest worry is that they are simply too perfect now.. well beyond the scope of a summer glow up. Jessica takes the case even though she's not initially convinced there is cause for concern. This all quickly changes when she witnesses first hand exactly what Amber is talking about.

I'm a big MCU fan but I have limited comic book knowledge. I still enjoyed the story very much. It was dark and gritty and I was desperate to get to the bottom of the mystery. At times I was left wanting. I needed to know more about Jessica's background and unpack more about Luke Cage. I really wanted to know more about Ophila & John.

Thank you Netgalley and Hyperion Avenue for the opportunity to read this ARC.

As a Marvel and Lisa Jewell fan, this was a good read. I never read the Marvel comics but only knew about Jessica Jones from the Netflix shows. I was both excited and nervous for this read because I didn’t know if the characters would remain true to their story lines. I was pleasantly surprised. Lisa Jewell did a great job writing a book but also keeping the characters their authentic selves. I do think Jessica could have been a little more badass. She’s a strong woman with a ton of insecurities but the book portray her strength.

Jessica Jones is hired as a private investigator when a woman’s children returned from holiday in the UK as different people. They were not their usual teenage selves. Jessica goes to England and uncovers much more than she bargained for.

I definitely enjoyed this and recommend, especially if you like Marvel! I would love to read a sequel to this too. Hoping that it will happen in the future. Thank you to Netgalley and Hyperion Avenue for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Breaking the Dark by Lisa Jewell hits shelves on March 25, 2025.

I love Marvel and Lisa Jewell, but the formatting of this digital version was not good. I couldn't finish it. Hopefully it'll get fixed and I'll try to finish it again later.

Wasn’t my favorite one by Lisa Jewell. Maybe it was because I’m not a big marvel fan plus it was very slow and I couldn’t get into it

Thank you for the preview read. Fun read based on Marvel classic characters. I enjoyed the plot and characters. Looking forward to Lisa Jewell's continuing the story line.

When I requested this arc for NetGalley I one clicked because it’s Lisa Jewell. I did not realize this was a Marvel character book. I am not a fan of comics or really knowledgeable about the Marvel characters.

That to say this book was ok. I’m not sure I will pick up the second in the series as this isn’t really my type of book.

Thank you NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for the digital copy of this book. All opinions are my own!

I love Lisa Jewel as an author, but this one was a miss for me. I would not recommend this book unless you’re very into super heroes. The writing even felt a bit choppy and cheesy at times with the characters repeating things twice, settings jumping around, and some corny dialogue.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

It's definitely not your typical Lisa Jewell but I can appreciate her doing something like this! I'm not a huge Marvel fan, Im a Lisa Jewell fan so I was excited to get this from Netgalley because I was real curious how it would play out. For the most part I enjoyed it! I wanted to keep reading and at times I felt the need to hurry and read to see what was happening and other times I just felt like I was reading because I wanted to be done with it already. Overall it was a decent story but it felt disjointed at times and sometimes I was just annoyed like can we get the reveal out already?? I very much believe that you sometimes have to be in a right mindset for books and maybe I was just too distracted by other things to overly enjoy this one. It definitely has the Lisa Jewell feel but very much different than her others. Still a fan and will always read her work!

Okay I’m not going to lie- I did not finish this one. As a huge Lisa Jewell fan, I am underwhelmed with what sounded like an entertaining concept for a book. A superhero crime private investigator? I was so on board! However I just was not feeling this, and ultimately put it down. I’m sure there is an audience for it, I am just not it!

I love Jessica Jones and I love Lisa Jewell. But together? I was disappointed. I really wanted to love this book and I might’ve had a better experience if I wasn’t already familiar with Jessica Jones.

Marvel’s Jessica Jones is a closed, angry, brooding alcoholic. Lisa Jewell’s interpretation of her character was too soft. The book ends with Jessica Jones going to therapy. Really!? That would never happen.

Also, I was disappointed that Luke Cage was not described as African-American. This is an important detail. In fact, Luke Cage was the first Marvel character to be African-American.

For people that are not familiar with Jessica Jones and the Marvel universe I could imagine that this book would be very confusing to them. Her superpowers were not adequately described or explained.

The magical plot was not clearly explained and I finished the book thinking, how did that even happen? It didn’t make sense, like, at all.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

4/5⭐️ this was giving me black mirror vibes and I honestly loved every second. I was really confused for like the first 100 pages but then I started piecing everything together. I had no clue where Lisa Jewell was going with this one in the beginning but I’m so happy I stuck it out. I didn’t really know much about Marvel going into this story, but I feel like I didn’t really need to. The pacing was perfect, kept my interest the entire time. A great read.

I was more than excited to get picked to read a new Marvel Crime novel featuring the famous Jessica Jones! and now I have to keep the secrets about Jessica in me until the world finds out what is happening with Jessica.

The book starts with your typical Jessica, she sleeps late, wakes up groggy and hung over, has no food in her place and is not quite remembering what she got into the night before. When a woman shows up begging Jessica to help her find out what is going on with her twin teenage children. Jessica mildly decides to take a look into this case, when strange thing after next leads her to realize something very wrong is happening to these teenagers, something grim and dark. An in true Jessica Jones fashion she jumps headfirst into this case, trying to solve crimes, and fighting the urges she feels to use her special powers.

Without fail Jessica does everything she can to save everyone involved, like a true superhero. While also dealing with her own personal life and trying to make sense of her own future.

This book was a fun read, it was a little choppy going between the different characters but overall, a good book and will definitely be enjoyed by Marvel Fans.

TOOO GOOD !! Lisa Jewell does it again and again over and over. I just love her writing so much I was hooked from the start. Thank you netgalley and the publisher for this arc, can’t wait to get my hands on a copy when it’s released.

huge fan of Marvel and Jessica Jones, I was beyond excited when I heard about Breaking the Dark, and it absolutely exceeded my expectations! Lisa Jewell masterfully blends crime, mystery, and supernatural elements, creating a gripping detective story with a dark and thrilling atmosphere.

Jessica Jones, with her signature wit and toughness, is thrown into a fascinating case involving twins, social media influence, and eerie themes of immortality. The setting shifts between New York and a small village in the UK, making for an intriguing cultural contrast that added depth to the story. And the cameos? Seeing Luke Cage and Danny Rand pop up was such a fun surprise!

The writing is sharp, the pacing is perfect, and the creepy, suspenseful elements kept me hooked from start to finish. You don’t have to be a Marvel fan to love this book, but if you are, it’s even better. This is hands down one of my favorite reads of the year, and I already can’t wait for the next book in the series! Highly recommend to anyone who loves Marvel, mysteries, and a bit of magic.

Thank you NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for this ARC in exchange for my review.

This was my least favorite Lisa Jewell book to date. I love most of her writings and I knew going into this it would be different since it’s Jessica Jones. There was a good creepy aspect to it that Lisa does very well, however for me, this just was not what I was looking for from her writing. Still one of my favorite authors, but I’ll stick to her thrillers from now on.

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I saw this book, but I saw Lisa Jewell’s name and had to read it! It was a fun read that was a bit different than her typical books, but it was a nice change of pace!

Breaking the Dark by Lisa Jewell is a total page-turner. It’s got suspense, twists, and some seriously well-done characters that keep you hooked. This was the first of two Jessica Jones Marvel books. I have to admit, I have never read or watched anything in the Marvel Universe so it was a bit confusing to start. I feel like Marvel fans will dive right in and be hooked to the characters.
The story had a clever plot, with a superhero twist that is totally original. If you're into mystery thrillers with a lot of depth, this one's definitely worth picking up!