Broken Through
- September 23, 2022
- JordiBoi
Get on itch.io Store"Broken Through" is a single-player Horror Musical game with an intriguing story. Seven years after your best friend Leo Williams disappeared, you come into possession of his belongings, which lead you to believe he may still be alive. As you delve deeper into the mystery, you uncover supernatural forces and a chilling truth.
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Reviews
- The book combines a gripping murder mystery with a blossoming romance, keeping readers engaged from start to finish.
- Character development is strong, with both Adam and Grace showing growth in their relationship and personal struggles.
- The writing is well-crafted, with a compelling plot that includes social issues, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking.
- Some readers felt there was too much focus on the romance, overshadowing the mystery elements of the story.
- Repetitive dialogue and character names were noted as detracting from the overall reading experience.
- New readers may feel a bit lost without having read the first book, as there are references and character developments that are built upon from the previous installment.
- story73 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story is a compelling blend of romantic suspense and mystery, featuring well-developed characters and a layered plot that intertwines a murder investigation with a passionate love story between Adam and Grace. While the narrative is engaging and fast-paced, some readers noted issues with repetition and the occasional overshadowing of the mystery by romantic elements. Overall, it is praised for its intriguing themes, character development, and ability to stand alone despite being part of a series.
“Excellent story, loved the crime, loved the theme of why the crime occurred and the psychological aspects added to the story.”
“The character development is thorough and the story unfolds very naturally.”
“The author has a way of intertwining a love story with a mystery, but the mystery itself is written well enough that those of us who don’t enjoy the love story angle can still appreciate the rest of the story.”
“What I didn’t love: repetition, especially in conversation when the characters repeat each other's names too often, too many recaps of how the story is progressing, a few banalities that took me out of the story a bit.”
“The one thing that I didn't like is that Grace seems to be secondary in the story.”
“I’m no prude but I much prefer reading mysteries and really I am not a fan of reading any kind of romances so personally I’d probably rate this a 4-star read if there were just fewer sex scenes with Adam and Grace or they were kind of moved off camera or not described so graphically because the way they are written now just slows down the murder investigation and doesn’t really advance the plot in any way.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development in this installment is described as thorough and natural, although some readers felt a bit lost at the beginning due to missing the first book in the series, which may have impacted their understanding of the characters' growth.
“The character development is thorough and the story unfolds very naturally.”
“Note this is book 2 in the series - somehow I managed to miss this, so at the beginning of the story I was a little lost and felt like I had missed out on some character development.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in this book are described as overly explicit, particularly in the context of erotic scenes that some readers feel detract from the main plot of the murder mystery. While the writing is engaging, the graphic nature of certain scenes may not appeal to all readers, especially those who prefer a more focused narrative.
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that Paulson's characters evoke strong emotional connections, as players experience their relatable struggles amidst a backdrop of thrilling police adventures and personal challenges.
“Paulson's characters are relatable on an emotional level as you follow them through a rollercoaster of police adventure and personal hurdles.”
