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3.74 AVERAGE
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Pregnancy
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
medium-paced
Thank you to Hyperion avenue and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I am a huge Marvel fan and was very excited to see that Lisa Jewell wrote a novel about her.
I thought the storyline was an interesting one. The characters were well developed and I like that it bounced back and forth between timelines so you can keep up with Jessica and what was happening before and during.
If you are or even if you are not a marvel fan this is a great read!
I am a huge Marvel fan and was very excited to see that Lisa Jewell wrote a novel about her.
I thought the storyline was an interesting one. The characters were well developed and I like that it bounced back and forth between timelines so you can keep up with Jessica and what was happening before and during.
If you are or even if you are not a marvel fan this is a great read!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
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I first discovered Jessica Jones through the Marvel Netflix series, and she quickly became my favorite. So when I saw this book, I immediately requested it. Given the darker and more intense tone, I knew I had to wait until I was in the right mood to pick it up. I think it was a strong start to the Marvel Crime series! While I’ve recently read a thriller by Lisa Jewell, I'm not completely familiar with her usual style. I thought she did a great job with this one. It's not the best book I’ve ever read, but it was enjoyable.
Jessica Jones is kind of just floating through life, unsure of what to do next. But honestly, that fits her personality perfectly. She jumps from case to case, hiding from her past and trying to live in a sort of oblivion. In this book, she gets tangled up in a strange case that takes her abroad, where she uncovers some unsettling news. While juggling the case, her personal life, Luke Cage, and her bank account, she starts to piece together parts of her life. The mystery itself was a bit confusing at first and it took a lengthy path to the ending. But once it all came together, it made sense.
I’d seen someone mention that this book actually follows Jessica’s Marvel storyline, so I had to look it up. I was surprised to find that it does, and I found that really interesting. The character growth from the beginning of the book to the end was huge. I loved where she ended up and how she found a new lease on life. I know some people are skeptical about therapy, but I really appreciated how it was used in this book.
You never know how books like this will go, but I enjoyed it. I am a little biased since I do love Jessica's character so much. Regardless, I thought it was a good thriller with some interesting character development for Jessica. I am looking forward to the next installment in this series!
Thank you, Hyperion Avenue and Netgalley, for the e-arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I first discovered Jessica Jones through the Marvel Netflix series, and she quickly became my favorite. So when I saw this book, I immediately requested it. Given the darker and more intense tone, I knew I had to wait until I was in the right mood to pick it up. I think it was a strong start to the Marvel Crime series! While I’ve recently read a thriller by Lisa Jewell, I'm not completely familiar with her usual style. I thought she did a great job with this one. It's not the best book I’ve ever read, but it was enjoyable.
Jessica Jones is kind of just floating through life, unsure of what to do next. But honestly, that fits her personality perfectly. She jumps from case to case, hiding from her past and trying to live in a sort of oblivion. In this book, she gets tangled up in a strange case that takes her abroad, where she uncovers some unsettling news. While juggling the case, her personal life, Luke Cage, and her bank account, she starts to piece together parts of her life. The mystery itself was a bit confusing at first and it took a lengthy path to the ending. But once it all came together, it made sense.
I’d seen someone mention that this book actually follows Jessica’s Marvel storyline, so I had to look it up. I was surprised to find that it does, and I found that really interesting. The character growth from the beginning of the book to the end was huge. I loved where she ended up and how she found a new lease on life. I know some people are skeptical about therapy, but I really appreciated how it was used in this book.
You never know how books like this will go, but I enjoyed it. I am a little biased since I do love Jessica's character so much. Regardless, I thought it was a good thriller with some interesting character development for Jessica. I am looking forward to the next installment in this series!
Thank you, Hyperion Avenue and Netgalley, for the e-arc. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
𝔹𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔻𝕒𝕣𝕜
By Lisa Jewell
Blurb
Meet Jessica Jones: a private investigator and retired superhero based out of Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, who goes from job to job as a hard living, rough talking, loner.
And then a wealthy Upper East Side woman pays her a visit. Amber Randall is concerned about her twin sixteen-year-olds, Lark and Fox, who have acted and looked very different since they returned from spending the summer with their British father in the UK. She tells Jessica that her children have unnaturally perfect skin for teenagers and have lost all the tics and habits that made them who they were. They are not Lark and Fox. She tells Jessica. Something has happened to them.
To find out more, Jessica travels to Essex to talk to their father, and once there meets Belle,who is living a curiously isolated existence in a run-down farmhouse with her guardian Debra.Jessica knows that Lark and Fox had spent the summer with Belle―but can this unworldly teenager really be responsible for Lark and Fox's new personas?
Jessica soon discovers that, behind Belle and Debra, evil geniuses are playing a dangerous game with technology in order to make the world a "better place", not caring who gets hurt, maimed or even killed in the process. Can Jessica stop them from wreaking destruction on a whole generation of young people?
When I first saw this book, I was like ,"Wow, hang on Lisa Jewell has written a book with a Marvel character! No way!'
I listened to the audio version of this book,and it's brilliant. Lisa's storytelling, combined with her crime knowledge mixed with the superhero element, is phenomenal , and the current interest this generation has in AI technology is very hot at the moment. The way this book tackles social pressures to look a certain way is just brilliant! It's so cleverly done that it will really make youngsters think.
Is, how you look really that important?
Social media would say 💯% yes, and this book stresses the pressures and horrors that could ensue in reality and non-reality universe.
A fantastic ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me!🤓
By Lisa Jewell
Blurb
Meet Jessica Jones: a private investigator and retired superhero based out of Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, who goes from job to job as a hard living, rough talking, loner.
And then a wealthy Upper East Side woman pays her a visit. Amber Randall is concerned about her twin sixteen-year-olds, Lark and Fox, who have acted and looked very different since they returned from spending the summer with their British father in the UK. She tells Jessica that her children have unnaturally perfect skin for teenagers and have lost all the tics and habits that made them who they were. They are not Lark and Fox. She tells Jessica. Something has happened to them.
To find out more, Jessica travels to Essex to talk to their father, and once there meets Belle,who is living a curiously isolated existence in a run-down farmhouse with her guardian Debra.Jessica knows that Lark and Fox had spent the summer with Belle―but can this unworldly teenager really be responsible for Lark and Fox's new personas?
Jessica soon discovers that, behind Belle and Debra, evil geniuses are playing a dangerous game with technology in order to make the world a "better place", not caring who gets hurt, maimed or even killed in the process. Can Jessica stop them from wreaking destruction on a whole generation of young people?
When I first saw this book, I was like ,"Wow, hang on Lisa Jewell has written a book with a Marvel character! No way!'
I listened to the audio version of this book,and it's brilliant. Lisa's storytelling, combined with her crime knowledge mixed with the superhero element, is phenomenal , and the current interest this generation has in AI technology is very hot at the moment. The way this book tackles social pressures to look a certain way is just brilliant! It's so cleverly done that it will really make youngsters think.
Is, how you look really that important?
Social media would say 💯% yes, and this book stresses the pressures and horrors that could ensue in reality and non-reality universe.
A fantastic ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me!🤓
I have been reading thrillers by Lisa Jewell from years now. Adding to None of this is true and Then She was Gone, Lisa brings "Breaking the Dark" which is also an unexpected turn into the Marvel Universe as this is the first novel in the new Marvel Crime series.
Known for her thrillers, the story of the book starts with Jessica Jones. Set in Manhattan, the story introduces a post-superhero era Jessica- who now has started working as a private investigator who is struggling with her own demons.
Jessica is witty and sharp but also vulnerable, making her a compelling protagonist for both Marvel fans and mystery fans. I should add, the Marvel logo and beautiful cover will take your heart away.
Now, what took his apart is that the plot is a mix of supernatural intrigue and classic detective work. Jessica’s investigation into the eerie changes in twin teenagers Lark and Fox after their summer in England unfolds with well-timed twists. The story takes readers from the bustling streets of New York to the atmospheric landscapes of rural Essex, where Jewell skillfully builds suspense. The introduction of Belle and the mysterious events surrounding her captivity add layers of creepiness and urgency. The narrative’s flashbacks, such as the Harlem Vampire case, deepen the plot and create an intriguing connection to Jessica’s present case.
Breaking the Dark, is a fun and thriller which stands out as bold and creative take on beloved MARVEL character.
Known for her thrillers, the story of the book starts with Jessica Jones. Set in Manhattan, the story introduces a post-superhero era Jessica- who now has started working as a private investigator who is struggling with her own demons.
Jessica is witty and sharp but also vulnerable, making her a compelling protagonist for both Marvel fans and mystery fans. I should add, the Marvel logo and beautiful cover will take your heart away.
Now, what took his apart is that the plot is a mix of supernatural intrigue and classic detective work. Jessica’s investigation into the eerie changes in twin teenagers Lark and Fox after their summer in England unfolds with well-timed twists. The story takes readers from the bustling streets of New York to the atmospheric landscapes of rural Essex, where Jewell skillfully builds suspense. The introduction of Belle and the mysterious events surrounding her captivity add layers of creepiness and urgency. The narrative’s flashbacks, such as the Harlem Vampire case, deepen the plot and create an intriguing connection to Jessica’s present case.
Breaking the Dark, is a fun and thriller which stands out as bold and creative take on beloved MARVEL character.
Jessica Jones, a former superhero, now operates as a private investigator in New York City.
Jessica is hired to investigate the strange changes in teenage twins Fox and Lark after a summer with their father in the UK.
With flawless skin, odd behavior, and constant talk of a girl named Belle, the case leads her to Barton Wallop, a quiet Essex village hiding a dark secret tied to tech, perfectionism, and the dangers of social media.
Jessica is a tough, sarcastic, and relatable character, and the mystery about the twins was creepy in the best way.
The story was superhero / detective drama / techy Black Mirror.
This is written in a dual timeline, the "past" chapters are so important to the story, I get that, you REALLY need them, but every time we went back to the past, there was a bit of "aw man" as I definitely enjoyed the "present" chapters more.
Jessica is hired to investigate the strange changes in teenage twins Fox and Lark after a summer with their father in the UK.
With flawless skin, odd behavior, and constant talk of a girl named Belle, the case leads her to Barton Wallop, a quiet Essex village hiding a dark secret tied to tech, perfectionism, and the dangers of social media.
Jessica is a tough, sarcastic, and relatable character, and the mystery about the twins was creepy in the best way.
The story was superhero / detective drama / techy Black Mirror.
This is written in a dual timeline, the "past" chapters are so important to the story, I get that, you REALLY need them, but every time we went back to the past, there was a bit of "aw man" as I definitely enjoyed the "present" chapters more.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No