This book felt totally different to any of Jewell's other novels and it wasn't quite what I was expecting.

Lisa Jewell is a queen of writing mysterious novels, full of twists, turns and deceit, and that didn't fall short in this novel. The writing style felt new and innovative, as well as generally exploring new ideas within this novel. I liked the detective of Jessica Jones, she was a breath of fresh air and I enjoyed getting to know her as a character.

I am confident in saying that I myself am not a huge marvel fan. However, I did still enjoy reading the novel and delving into the gritty side of the mystery novels that we don't always see as readers.

I love Lisa jewell she is one of my top authors so was really excited to receive this book It was a bit different to her usual style but i still enjoyed it.
Jessica Jones is not happy she has superhero traits she would prefer drinking then Amber turns up to ask for help about her twins she says they have changed since going on a trip to the uk to see there father. so Jessica goes to visit the father.
Like all Lisa Jewells books it was well written i like all the characters even the bad ones.

Although we are told this is written as a Lisa Jewell classic, I was failing to see it at first. However I got the end and realised that's exactly what it was! I really enjoyed this and having the different backdrop to Lisa's usual books, and the Marvel aspect is an even greater bonus! The perfect amount of turns in the plot and enough to keep you gripped for the ending, although a little predictable but I feel the plot was lead this way purposefully. I thoroughly recommend this read.

Although I knew this differed from the usual stuff that Lissa Jewell writes, I failed to get into this read. I am not a Marvel fan, so perhaps this is the reason, as I am not sure if this character is realistic or anything on that level. I found this lacked the usual thrilling elements of storylines that I find with this author and I found it dull and hard to connect with. I will class this a lesson learnt. Marvel reads are not for me, but I will continue to read other works by this author.

I wanted to read this because it was the new Lisa Jewell, not realising it was a Marvel novel, but score it's Jessica Jones! I liked that it wasn't a superhero book (there's just hints of it), that Jessica needed her sleuthing abilities. It was also great to see her progress as a character. A lovely read and a follow-up would be great.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC.

This is book is not your typical Lisa Jewell book, so be prepared for that!
It took me a while to get into it. I'm not a marvel fan but I did get into it and I enjoyed it!
I would read anything by Lisa Jewell!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoy Lisa's books but, this one. I didn't realise it was a superhero book otherwise I wouldn't have requested it. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

When I first requested I didn’t realise it was Marvel…
Not my cup of tea. I still think Lisa Jewell is a wonderful author but this one wasn’t for me.

I am a huge Lisa Jewell fan so I was so excited for this book. I’m not a Marvel fan though so didn’t know wha to expect from that angle. While I enjoyed the book and liked that the superhero parts of the plot were fairly minimal I’d have liked a little more backstory than we got about Jessica Jones because I was left with a few questions around what had happened to her previously and why it was affecting her in this storyline.
All in all I enjoyed it but prefer Jewell’s previous work.

This was my first Lisa Jewell book and I love marvel so was excited to read something written by an author I've heard only good things about.

I quite enjoyed the premise of the book, Jessica Jones doesn't get the attention she deserves sometimes so I loved that the book was set around her and her world. I liked the flipping between current day and the past, and liked that both timelines moved forward chronologically and met in present day by the end of the book.

I did find the beginning a little bit of hard going, but by the time I was about 1/3in, I was invested and wanted to know just what exactly was going on in England. I'd definitely read more of these marvel stories and of course more Lisa Jewell

I read this novel with Netgalley. I have enjoyed many of Lisa Jewell's novels but knew next to nothing about Marvel characters. Previously, I have enjoyed Lisa Jewell's thrillers more than her older 'relationship-romance' novels.

Breaking The Dark definitely continued those thriller vibes through fast action and suspense. I was able to suspend belief and enter the world of super heroes thanks to the engaging writing and found this book a great page turnover. I also enjoyed the flawed character of Jessica Jones and seeing how she evolved.

Unfortunately, I was just a little disappointed with the final chapters that were used to tie up the loose ends and details that the main story hadn't fully explained. Were they really necessary to include initially in the plot if they weren't integral to it? I found the book hard to rate due to this - 3 stars is possibly over-harsh but it was not a solid 4 star read for me. However, it was an entertaining read.

This author need no introduction.

This is new series and was excited to read it.

Must have to read and couldn't put it down.

I adore Lisa Jewell and I love Marvel so was hoping for a win win on this one! Previous knowledge of Jessica Jones is absolutely not required to enjoy this, it's the storyline and character building which Lisa Jewell is so well known for that really propels the story and the superhero element is there just enough that it adds a new dimension and and angle. Lisa Jewell can do no wrong 🙌 Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

A superhero story, a first for Lisa Jewell. As soon as I saw the book I knew I must read it as I am a fan of this author.

Jessica Jones has fallen in grace, her past is briefly touched on as I was unaware of her character prior to this book. She is now a private investigator and doesn't like to use her superpowers any more ( I had to google them to find out) Amber seeks her help when she starts to notice that the behaviour of her twins is unusual after they return back from England. Together with her assistant Malcolm they begin to unravel the truth and get to the bottom of a crime about to happen.
Really good read. Thank you to netgalley for this ARC.

I loved the fact that Lisa wrote a marvel book. I love her books and this was a great change. I highly enjoyed it and there really isn't anything she can't do.

This story turned out to be an unexpected delight. Despite my lack of interest in superpowers and Marvel-like characters, the intriguing plot and well-developed characters kept me fully engaged. The mystery element was particularly compelling, ensuring I was never bored.

The depth of the characters and the way the mystery unfolded truly impressed me. Even though I typically shy away from superhero themes, the narrative's unique approach made the entire experience thoroughly enjoyable. If you appreciate strong character development and a gripping mystery, this story is definitely worth reading, regardless of your usual preferences.

I am not a Marvel fan at all so I was a little worried going into this book. I really had no need to be because if you love Lisa Jewell, you will love this book by her. The storyline was fantastic - there was so much going on that I was fully invested from start to finish. Definitely one I recommend you pick up.

I knew nothing about Jessica Jones going into this and honestly only requested it because Lisa Jewell had written it. It took me a little while to get into but once I got about 1/4 of the way, I was hooked. The way it was written made me wonder what was going to happen next and I was so curious to get to the bottom of the mystery. I liked that the ending tied up everything nicely too.

So full disclosure, I'm not a huge Marvel fan and didn't know who Jessica Jones was but I am a huge Lisa Jewell fan and found the blurb intriguing so I gave it a go....and I'm pleased I did.

Jessica Jones is private investigator and is hired by Amber who has concerns about her twins, sixteen year old Lark and Fox. They spent the summer in the UK with their father and have come back 'perfect', something weird about them that Amber doesn't understand. Jessica soon finds herself on a plane to the UK to find out what happened - what she finds is both surprising and terrifying.

Breaking the Dark is a crime novel at it's heart with a supernatural/superhero edge. It did take me out of my comfort zone but it being written by Lisa Jewell was my comfort blanket! I did struggle a little with the superhero bits but was invested in the story to find out what the heck was going on!

I did enjoy this book, whilst I was gripped enough to keep going, I wasn't compelled to keep picking it up so it was a longer read than usual. I would recommend this to Lisa Jewell fans with the caveat of going in with an open mind.

Two things - I am not a huge Marvel fan and have never read or watched anything Jessica Jones or Luke Cage related. I am, however, a huge fan of Lisa Jewell and have read every one of her books. So, I can confidently say that there is no necessity to be a Marvel fan to enjoy this book; it is not a superhero novel, it is a straight up thriller/mystery novel with a character who happens to be a superhero but has been given the gift of Lisa who writes all of her characters with humanity and compassion. I have no idea what Jessica Jones is like in the comics, but, I really like her in this and was absolutely rooting for her all the way.
The plot itself is more far fetched than Lisa Jewell's usual offerings but she still manages to ground it in reality and ensure there's enough relatable content that it doesn't put off those of us who aren't into fantasy fiction.
I'll be honest in that I wouldn't read this again, but Lisa Jewell is the only reason I'd read it in the first place - fans of her writing won't feel disappointed or let down and I hope Marvel/graphic novel fans will enjoy the fusion.
Well paced, intriguing, original, fun and a most enjoyable read.