Love the distinct palettes for each character, and love the topics that are handled. I wish there had been more interaction between characters.

I was unable to read this graphic novel before it was archived, therefore I will not be able to review it even though I was excited for it.

An absolutely great read! The art was captivating but the story and how it managed to bring in social issues made it even more worthwhile. Love how the stories were interwoven together and it was creative having all the characters own a distinct color palette!

This graphic novel follows four different, interconnected stories. Each character only uses one color in their panels. I really liked the style. Each story has its own theme, but they all connect. This is a very modern story. Very Millennial. It's all about the modern social media age. This is a mature graphic novel that includes nudity.

I give this book a 4/5. I really enjoyed the artistic style of the varying stories and the modern relevancy of each story.

A lovely graphic novel adaptation that is engaging with lovely lines and story arc. I would definitely recommend this title to my students and my friends!

A bit heavy, a bit amazing, and a bit crazy,

fours stories that somehow interconnect, and that keep you reading it.

While the art wasn't my favorite, the plot in all the stories kept me hooked. So important with how the world is out there. That I couldn't let go until the very end.

Liked the diversity of the individual stories in this collection, but I was expecting them to connect in some way or tie into the Lion Forge Catalyst Prime series ... and I was let down on that front. And the art left me wanting a little more line definition.

Four separate stories of young people in San Francisco. Most of them were boring and we weren't given a larger context to care or identify with any of them. The stories didn't connect any more than one character might walk through the background of another character's story. Where the book excelled was the art. Each character had his or her own monochromatic palette which I really liked.

this was a 3.5 for me.. it was odd honestly.. it was good dont get me wrong.. but i dont think it was my genre.. and at times i got really confused.. overall i think it would be amazing for some people.. i just think it wasn't so much for me.. however it was well written and i didn't dislike it.

Huh. What exactly did I just read. There appears to be no real point to this book. It starts off with a radio cast that says to look for the light inside yourself. Then the reader gets four different stories told in alternating “Chapters”. One is of a girl contemplating suicide after some type of attack at a club, a teen “influencer” who no longer talks, a PhD computer wize who creates and maintains a pharmaceutical company website, a an immigrant who is forced to become an art snitch or be sent back to Japan. The stories have no relation to each other. So story wise this was a let down. However, the artist has done amazing things. The way they use color to represent emotions in each story. The main color palette for each character is different, and chosen based on the emotion depicted within. It is for this reason only, that this graphic novel gets a 3 Stars.
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An ambitious effort to be sure. We've got a number of distinct plots that meet up. There are a few elements that drift between the character's stories. Visually, I love that each perspective is a different monochrome. Sure it makes it easy to tell who's story you're reading but I feel like the color scheme also reflects on the central message of that individual story. It does feel like the situations are over simplified.

I was provided this graphic novel (as an advanced reader copy) by NetGalley. All views expressed in this review are my own.

My favorite thing about this was the use of color. Midnight Radio is composed of four stories that all seem to overlap in some way, but each protagonist has their own color associated with their story. Every panel of each story was comprised of colors from the corresponding monochrome color palette. I was a bit confused about the nature of each story (beyond just how and why they connected), but I felt satisfied at the end. There seemed to be overlapping themes of conformity and release, with each character in the middle of their story, leaving readers to piece together their truth.

I managed to breeze through this in one hour. It's a graphic novel about four lives, and they all touch on some social commentary (queerness, insta fame, social justice, & vigilantism). I found the storylines to be a little underdeveloped, but I enjoyed the art enough.

I knew nothing about this book before requesting it on NetGalley because the cover and description caught my attention. It turned out to be a good decision, as I really liked Midnight Radio. The art is excellent and the interwoven stories kept my interest from start to finish. The characters' challenges and struggles are very recognizably human, and while the stories for the most part have feel-good wrap-ups that may or may not be realistic to actual life, the hopeful and encouraging tone made me happy enough that I didn't mind. Overall, an enjoyable book with interesting characterization, eye-catching art, and important representation of marginalized people.

Reading graphic novels has been my pleasure these past few weeks. Most of them I got from NetGalley. The book cover art impressed me, so I jumped into it without knowing what this is about.

This novel narrates an interwoven story about four main characters: a guy who works on a corrupted company; a Japanese girl who is forced to go undercover or else she will face deportation; a teenage Instagram star who cannot voice himself; and a queer woman who struggles with her identity and dreams. Each character has their own color scheme which suited the theme and atmosphere of their narratives. Plus, it also helps readers to follow the transition of the story without confusing them.

Midnight Radio speaks volumes about different social issues in this modern world. I felt connected to some of the characters. It made me question a lot of things about myself. Is it worth a risk to follow your dreams or is it better to just settle for something safe and ordinary? Is it better to just stay quiet and not express emotions lest people will just misjudge you?

Overall, Midnight Radio is a delightful quick read with beautiful artwork.

4.5/5 stars!

I loved the artwork and color schemes of this collection of interwoven stories. Midnight radio follows the stories of four different young people, each facing difficult decisions. Each of their stories is shown in a particular color, so as the pages turn and the colors change it is obvious at a glance which story is being told. The link between them is a strange radio broadcast that inspires them to make the changes they need in their lives . Robin Hood follows the story of a young Japanese woman forced to infiltrate a group of art thieves, Instaking is about a young man who has chosen to communicate only via social media, The Woodpecker is a man trapped in the toxic culture of a corrupt corporation and Inner Pulse is the story of a young woman caught up in a tragic nightclub shooting. The stories feel very current with their emphasis on LGBT+ rights, social conscience and social media, and I found myself really enjoying all of them.
I read and reviewed an ARC courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher, all opinions are my own.

This graphic novel impressed me so much. Went in blind and have no expectations at all. Some parts, the illustrations looked like a draft and raw, I guess it’s meant like that.

Four interweaving stories follow four protagonists struggling with living their lives authentically. The idea is quite nice, and there is potential here, but everything feels a little too convenient for the overall plot to have gravitas. I can’t delve too deeply without getting into spoiler territory, but betrayals go undiscussed, family fallout has only fleeting impact, and everyone has a happy ending. I wanted to see more deep exploration and meaningful interaction in this title, and while it held lots of hope, it did not do quite enough to make it stand out from other feel-good titles on the shelves. Not a bad read, by any means, but also not one that particularly stands out.

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I enjoyed this title. The art is lovely, there is a good variety of stories, and a diverse cast of characters. Zanfardino's artistic style certainly stands out in this book. Definitely recommend it for adult and teen readers, especially or LGBTQIA readers.

This book is about four people and their interwoven stories. There is Robin Hood, the art thief, who is recreating paintings so he can swap them out and take the money back to his community in Mexico. Next we have Instaking, who doesn't speak anymore. The third story is Inner Pulse, about a young girl who was involved in a nightclub shooting. Lastly, there's The Woodpecker, a hacker who is trying to expose a corporation who may have killed seven people.

Of all these stories I really enjoyed The Woodpecker and the Inner Pulse story lines the most out of the four. I also really liked the fact that all of the different stories were different colors. It really helped keep all of the different story lines separated. The stories were all pretty good but I didn't really connect with the art thief or the teenager that wouldn't talk (it was never revealed why he wouldn't talk either which was kind of annoying to me). Overall though I think think is a pretty great read for anyone. Because of the multiple story lines I think that a lot of people can find something to relate to.