This was my first time reading Lisa Jewell, and as a big Marvel fan, I was curious how she'd handle Jessica Jones. I’m happy to say it did not disappoint! Jewell nailed Jessica’s gritty, no-nonsense vibe, and the story felt like it fit perfectly into her world. The book is packed with twists and turns that kept me guessing the whole way through. Whether you're into Marvel or just love a good mystery, this one's a solid read.

I have read all of Lisa Jewell's novels and I watched the Jessica Jones series on TV so I thought this book would be a slam dunk winner for me. But if I weren't a fan of both Lisa Jewell and Jessica Jones, I doubt I would have been able to finish this book because the pacing was just too slow. It was really a slog to read it. The plot was fine, the characters were fine, but everything felt like it was moving in slow motion and I just couldn't get into it. Malcolm was the only one that really peaked my interest and made reading this book fun. That said, I would be willing to try the second installment in the series ... maybe it was just this particular book that didn't speak to me.

<i>Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.</i>

4 stars

This surprised me! I tried to go into it with an open mind since I’m not a marvel girly and it paid off! Some classic Lisa Jewell twists and turns and a cool but also creepy storyline.

Like many reviewers, I was drawn to this book because of the author. I'm a fan of Lisa Jewell's work, and I think she did a great job with this book as well. I am not a Marvel fan, and I really have no prior knowledge of Jessica Jones other than knowing there was a Netflix show a while ago featuring the character. That being said, I thought this novel was enjoyable. There were twists and turns as well as some unexpected (for me) otherworldly aspects. I am not a fan of vampire books, but I did still find this interesting. I don't know that I'd read another installment because I'm just not a superhero person, but I'm glad I read this one.
Thanks to Net Galley for the book to review

I am not a hardcore Marvel person by any means but I still find the whole world of superhero’s intriguing. I actually had to reach out and phone a friend, who is immersed in the Marvel world. Having that background information helped me understand things a ton. The story itself was very interesting, and it kept my attention.

In the long run, this story wasn’t for me. I was hoping for this novel to still have those Lisa Jewell touches, but I just didn’t feel the connection. I didn’t really care for the FMC in this storyline either. All in all, if you love thrillers and Marvel, this series is definitely something you should check out.

Thanks to NetGalley for my advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

It was fun to read a book about a female superhero and this definitely had an intriguing plot. Not the typical type of book that I would read but I was glad I branched out

I would like to preface this with I am not a Marvel girl; so that part was hard for me to relate with. I had really high hopes for it because it is Lisa Jewell but I think this one just wasn’t meant for me. Overall it’s a good book but not my favorite. I would recommend it to my marvel loving friends though!

Thank you @netgalley for gifting me this arc of Breaking the Dawn.

I love Lisa Jewell. I have liked everything i have read by her and seeing her name on a book is an immediate add to my tbr. I was very intrigued by this Marvel crime thriller. I do love a good superhero story, although I am not super familiar with Jessica Jones.
The story started off strong and hooked me right away. The plot line was very unique, but I felt like there was something missing and branches to the story that didn't quite fit. The characters were very surface level and fell flat and the story was carried through the dialogue. There was a lot of telling instead of showing.

The idea of people wanting to achieve perfection is very accurate and rampant in today's society. People today can relate to the desire to appear perfect, either themselves or someone they know. Using technology and science to create the perfect image on the outside was interesting to me.

The threads that pulled everything together didn't seem to be very strong, left me asking "why?" and feeling underwhelmed. However, the book did keep my attention, the story was easy to follow and I did find myself wanting to know what would happen next.

Jessica is a private investigator who was once a superhero. A wealthy mother has sought her out to investigate her twins who came back from a summer in the UK with their dad looking perfect and acting very differently.
Jessica accepts the job and it becomes more apparent that she is struggling with an existential crisis. She is stuck between the past, the present and loss of self esteem due to past actions she was literally forced to take. She also now has a new personal challenge that she has to face. As she investigates the twins it gets stranger and stranger. Leading her to the UK and into harms way. Jessica soon uncovers a crime being committed real time. This is all a bit more than she bargained for and bringing up her past trauma. There is also a deeper and creepier history attached to this weird mystery. One that leads to the crazy schemes of a distorted beauty influencer who will stop at nothing to be famous and change the world with illusions and magic. She has no problem sacrificing anyone or anything to release her product which she thinks will better the world. The problem is she hasn’t completely thought it through nor is she conscious enough to understand that children may want things that aren’t the best for them. This becomes even bigger than the twins when Jessica finds out that powerful magic is about to be unleashed on a major city. Will Jessica be able to piece it all together and stop the plan set in motion after years of work? Will she crash out or start a new chapter in life?
I really liked this book alot. I loved the empowerment and magic aspects. Thank you for allowing me to read it early.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ | Decent but Not Her Best

I usually love Lisa Jewell’s books, but Breaking the Dark didn’t quite hook me the same way. The premise was intriguing, and there were some good twists, but the pacing felt off—some parts dragged while others felt rushed. The characters were interesting but not as deep as I’d hoped. It’s still a decent read with solid writing, just not as gripping as her best work. Worth checking out if you’re a fan, but I wouldn’t call it a must-read.

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.

Love all Lisa jewell 📚. I absolutely loved this more as well. Can't wait for the second one to be released. I highly recommend this book to any mystery/thriller reader.

As soon as I heard about this series/book, I knew I needed to pick it up. I watched Jessica Jones back when it was on Netflix so it was awesome to see the character again (she's my favorite of the Defenders). This was also my first time reading Lisa Jewell.

I found this to be an intriguing detective story. The mystery kept me guessing and was full of surprises. I was definitely glued to my kindle during the high suspense parts! We get great characters and even special appearances but other Defenders which was cool.

Would recommend if you like Marvel/Jessica Jones or just a good detective story.

This book was definitely not what I expected from Lisa Jewell. The Marvel element was different than the other books I have read by her, which I knew by the description going into reading it. I do love Marvel movies, so I was very excited to read this book and it did not disappoint! As soon as I thought I knew what was happening, I realized that I, in fact, did NOT know what was happening at all! This book was thrilling, engaging, a bit creepy at times, and the main character was just enough of a "hot mess" to love and root for.

As a huge fan of Lisa Jewell’s books, I was eager to read Breaking the Dark, even though I’m not particularly into superheroes. While the story has enough of a mystery element to appeal to thriller lovers, I still found it difficult to fully engage with. The Marvel themes, though well-executed, didn’t capture my interest in the same way Lisa Jewell’s usual psychological thrillers do. That said, if you’re a Marvel fan, you’ll likely love this—but for me, it just didn’t hit the mark.

I am not a Marvel fan, whatsoever.
Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to review this book and read something I wouldn't have pick from a shelf.
Jessica Jones is a superhero going through a rough patch and picks up a job to help get her out of a slump she's in.
The plot is a slow burn for the first 80% of the book. There's a lot of moving pieces and background during the first 80% of the book.
After this, it does pick up and get fast paced.

Breaking The Dark is about a woman, Jessica who is hired to figure out what is going on with the lady’s twins when they return from summer vacation with their dad overseas. They are suddenly superior in looks and schoolwork and keep saying everything is perfect. Jessica goes undercover to see what she can find overseas but she has to be careful as she suspects she is pregnant.
This book is not usually something I would read but since it was Lisa Jewell I figured I’d give it a try. Overall it was good , it was just slow in some parts.
Thank you NetGalley and publisher for a copy for my opinion.

I couldn’t put this book down!! The characters were well developed and I found myself staying up way past my bedtime to finish it. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this incredible book! I will definitely be sharing it with all of my fellow book lovers!

Lisa Jewell never disappoints! As usual Breaking The Dark was a page turner. The Marvel aspect had me skeptical but I truly enjoy the compelling story.

Different than you would expect from Lisa Jewell but I enjoyed it tremendously! Creepy, Bizarre, Thrilling…It was
Perfectly perfect!
Loved the plot & connected to Jessica Jones a lot!