I was sooo excited to get this eARC because I remember reading it in Korean a while back and really liking it! I’d actually debated buying the physical copies—and now I’m kinda bummed I didn’t. Maybe I still can… 🤔…no… must save money… ㅠ.ㅠ
Title: Radio Storm
Creator: Team S&S
Genre: BL Dystopian
Ages: Mature
Publisher: Ize Press
Volume: 1/?
Release: June 17th, 2025
Order: Amazon | Bookshop.org
CONNECTED SOULS, BROKEN TRANSMISSION
Are love and salvation possible at the end of the world? For war academy student Sak, they’re nothing more than pipe dreams. Bullied by his peers for his seemingly useless powers, Sak can only focus on survival. But when a deadly plague compromises the haven of his school, fantasy suddenly starts looking a whole lot more like reality. To keep safe, Sak must find his Caller―a person who amplifies his abilities and who he’ll feel an innate, deep sense of affection for. The only problem? When he finally meets his stranger, he’s convinced Sak has lost his mind…
The Basics:
Art: 5/5
The art is soo good. I love that it’s primarily black and white with selective color—like in the eyes—which really adds to the dark, dystopian vibe.
Characters: 4/5
While the characters aren’t exactly lovable, they’re complex, each with a difficult and layered past. I think we’ll get some solid character development as the story progresses—but for now, everyone feels a little sketchy.
Story/Plot: 4/5
Honestly I loved the unique plotline. Certain people develop cores that give them a unique ability and they can then be used as weapons of war. Sak’s ‘core’ is that his body smells like plants and he has a strong sense of smell which is seemingly useless.
A major plotline involves a deadly plague that definitely gives off zombie vibes. There’s a lot going on, but it never feels overwhelming.
The pacing feels fast—though honestly, it’s always hard for me to tell with webtoons. Was it actually fast-paced, or did I just binge it in 10 minutes?
This is not a light or fluffy manhwa—it leans much darker in tone. That being said, this is a rare sci-fi dystopian BL manhwa that is overall well done and deserves a spot on your tbr.
Writing/Dialogue: 5/5
Nothing felt awkward, and the localization was well done. I’ve read this in Korean before, and while it’s been a while, the English version read smoothly and felt consistent with what I remember.
Extras:
Spice: 2/5
There’s one sex scene, but it’s brief, mostly censored, and not exactly romantic—both characters are clearly mentally unwell, and the consent is questionable. It leans into insta-lust, tied into the whole core/caller dynamic.
Second-hand Embarrassment: 0/5
thank god
Radio Storm:
📌dystopian sci-fi
📌horror
📌fated lovers/enemies? soulmates? connected? idk
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