Member Reviews
I wasn’t sure I would enjoy this book as not a Marvel fan but am a fan of Lisa Jewell. This is not her usual type of book and this might put some readers off but don’t be put off by it. I enjoyed this book more thanI thought I would and found it hard to put down. I would definate recommend it
The first in a series of Marvel Crime novels written by highly respected thriller writers. I know there’s already some scepticism from readers who say they won’t read a superhero novel, I’m going to tell you why you should!
I’m not a huge fan of big budget cinematic Marvel movies, with the endless CGI action scenes and limited character development. Forget about those, I trust Lisa Jewell so had to find out for myself…
Jessica Jones is a private detective, and a reluctant superhero. She’s requested to investigate the strange case of two teenage twins, Fox and Lark. They returned from visiting their dad in England and came back changed, withdrawn, disinterested while outwardly radiant with flawless skin.
Lisa Jewell pitches this perfectly. Jessica Jones investigates in the present, while the past builds up the origins of the malign influences that have enthralled Fox and Lark.
The plot builds up gradually and gets really quite involved. There’s great character development. Lisa Jewell definitely hasn’t dumbed down her writing or plotting for this outing. It feels just like a Lisa Jewell book with added superpower possibilities.
I wouldn’t have minded a few more twists or a higher impact finale but I thoroughly enjoyed it, much more than sceptical me might have expected.
As open-minded thriller readers we can enjoy Ask For Andrea’s spirit-limbo main characters, M.W. Craven’s Fearless Ben Koenig and Gareth Brown’s Book Of Doors with magic books that bestow superpowers on their owners. Read Breaking The Dark with no expectations and an open mind and I think you’ll really enjoy it.
Sure to be one of this year’s most talked about books. Read it!
Thanks to Netgalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone
Retired superhero Jessica Jones is approached in her PI role by a wealthy New York woman who claims that her twins, Lark and Fox, have not been the same since they went to visit their father in the UK.
When Jessica visits Britain to investigate, she stumbles upon a dastardly plot that goes far beyond what has happened to the twins. But can she take on the powerful forces at work here?
Lisa Jewell delivers an exciting read with, as always, a twist in the tail. This will be greatly enjoyed by her fans, as well as those who love Marvel characters. A cracking start to the Marvel Crime series, it gets 3.5 stars.
I was a tad sceptical about the idea of this, however I very much enjoyed the more mystery and gritty side of a marvel adventure. Jessica may have super powers but she comes across as very human and not dissimilar to Lisa Jewell's 'normal' characters. Her apprentice Malcolm is also a great character and I could very much see this as a series!
Thanks PRH for the early copy! I very much enjoyed this quite different book from Lisa Jewell. Mixing some of my favourite genres (sci-fi & crime) this was always going to go down well for me! Two children come back home after summer claiming they are and feel perfect, what has happened to them? And what is happening to the kids of NYC? Jessica Jones is on the case and I very much enjoyed the more mystery and gritty side of a marvel adventure. I’m not actually a massive marvel fan but this one was way more up my street with a real blend of super-hero’s and crime. Jessica may have super powers but she comes across as very human and actually needs to use her human nature more than the powers she possesses. Her apprentice Malcolm is also a great character and I could very much see this as a series or film!