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Ardentiella sp. 'Ember Bee' Isopods for Sale

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Ardentiella sp. 'Ember Bee' Isopods for SaleArdentiella sp. 'Ember Bee' is one of the most striking and sought after Asian display isopods in the UK hobby a genuinely beautiful Vietnamese species with bold black and warm stripe colouration that gives it its evocative name. The body shows jet black legs and underside contrasting with glowing dorsal stripes in shades of red, orange, and yellow like ember light on a bee's pattern. Colour varies between individuals and broods (some show yellow

Ardentiella sp. 'Ember Bee' is one of the most striking and sought-after Asian display isopods in the UK hobby — a genuinely beautiful Vietnamese species with bold black-and-warm-stripe colouration that gives it its evocative name. The body shows jet-black legs and underside contrasting with glowing dorsal stripes in shades of red, orange, and yellow — like ember light on a bee's pattern. Colour varies between individuals and broods (some show yellow-dominant, some red, some with a fine powdered finish), which gives a colony genuine visual variety. Combined with their notably large size and bold, active behaviour, the Ember Bee is properly distinctive — and rare enough that it's a real prize for serious collectors.

The species has had an interesting taxonomic journey worth knowing about. Originally classified and widely traded as Merulanella sp. 'Ember Bee', it was reclassified to the new genus Ardentiella following recent research, and you'll also occasionally see it traded as Ardentiella sp. 'Pastel'. All these names refer to the same animal. The Ember Bee sits squarely within the recently-reorganised formerly-Merulanella group — natural companions to species like the Sinodillo sp. 'China' and the Merulanella sp. 'Red Diablo', all of which belong to this newly-clarified taxonomic cluster. Browse the broader Ardentiella (ex-Merulanella) collection to see related species.

One quietly unusual feature worth knowing about: Ember Bees are arboreal. Unlike most isopods (which are floor-dwelling burrowers), they prefer to climb and explore vertical surfaces — congregating on bark, twigs, and elevated cover rather than burrowing. This makes them properly engaging as display animals and means they benefit from a taller, well-decorated enclosure with plenty of vertical structure. Like all Armadillidae, they conglobate (roll into a tight defensive ball) when disturbed.

Quick Care Summary

  • Scientific Name: Ardentiella sp. 'Ember Bee' (formerly Merulanella sp. 'Ember Bee')
  • Common Names: Ember Bee, Merulanella Ember Bee (older name)
  • Family: Armadillidae
  • Origin: Vietnam
  • Adult Size: Up to approximately 19 mm — one of the largest Ardentiella/Merulanella species in the hobby
  • Lifespan: 2–3 years typical
  • Difficulty: Medium for captive-bred stock; not recommended for absolute beginners
  • Temperature: 19–26°C — they prefer the cooler middle of this range; sustained warmth causes stress
  • Humidity: Moderately high (60–75%) with damp substrate and dry patches for airflow
  • Ventilation: Good — balance with humidity retention
  • Conglobation: Yes — rolls into a tight defensive ball
  • Habit: Arboreal — climbs and uses vertical surfaces; not a burrower
  • Behaviour: Bold, active, energetic, and exploratory; active day and night (more at night)
  • Breeding: Fast reproduction rate once established
  • Rarity: Very rare — a sought-after premium species

What Makes Ember Bee Isopods Special

Several factors make the Ember Bee a genuinely exceptional Ardentiella:

The ember-and-bee colouration. This is the headline — and the name is exactly right. Jet-black legs and underside frame a dorsal pattern of glowing reds, oranges, and yellows reminiscent of ember light, in stripes and patches that evoke a bee's banding. The contrast is sharp, the colours warm, and each individual carries its own variation. A settled colony is genuinely striking.

Notable size for the group. The Ember Bee is one of the largest Ardentiella/Merulanella species kept in the hobby — substantially bigger than most of its close relatives, with adults reaching around 19 mm. Combined with the bold colour, they have real presence in the enclosure.

Arboreal habit. A genuinely unusual feature among isopods — Ember Bees climb. They use bark, twigs, lichen-covered branches, and vertical decor surfaces rather than burrowing, which makes them properly engaging display animals and means you'll see them throughout the enclosure rather than mostly underground.

An interesting taxonomic story. Recently reclassified from Merulanella to Ardentiella following new research, the Ember Bee sits at the leading edge of active hobby taxonomy. For collectors interested in the science as well as the keeping, that's a genuine ongoing story.

Bold, active, and visible. Unlike many shy tropical isopods, the Ember Bee is notably active and exploratory — you'll see plenty of them as a colony settles, particularly at night and in dim conditions. They're properly engaging to watch.

Safe with live plants. Unlike many isopods that nibble live plants in bioactive setups, the Ember Bee doesn't bother live plants or roots — making them a good choice for keepers running heavily-planted vivariums where plant safety matters.

Conglobation. Like other Armadillidae, they roll into a tight defensive ball when disturbed — the classic rounded behaviour, here on a vibrantly-coloured arboreal Vietnamese isopod.

How Ember Bee Compares to Other Formerly-Merulanella Species

If you're choosing between species in the recently-reorganised formerly-Merulanella group, here's how the Ember Bee fits in:

  • vs Sinodillo sp. 'China': Both are formerly-Merulanella species recently reclassified. Sinodillo 'China' is the Chinese cinnamon-red-headed species on a bluish-grey body; Ember Bee is the larger Vietnamese arboreal species with ember-and-bee striping. Natural taxonomic neighbours.
  • vs Merulanella sp. 'Red Diablo': Both are striking Asian display isopods in the broader formerly-Merulanella cluster. Red Diablo shows deep red colouration; Ember Bee is the larger, more variably-coloured ember-and-bee species. Natural companions.
  • vs Rubber Ducky: Rubber Duckies are iconic premium Cubaris with their duck-faced markings; Ember Bee is the rare arboreal Vietnamese alternative. Different families, both premium display species.

Browse the full Ardentiella (ex-Merulanella) collection for all related species, or the complete isopods range for the wider catalogue.

Setting Up the Enclosure — Plan for an Arboreal

The Ember Bee's arboreal habit makes enclosure setup a little different from typical floor-dwelling isopods. Go taller rather than wider — a vertical enclosure or terrarium with good height suits them best. Recreate a structured, climbable interior:

  • Layered decaying leaves on the substrate
  • Forest moss across the surface and on vertical elements
  • Twigs and small branches (lichen-covered are particularly good)
  • Multiple pieces of cork bark or tree bark — both flat on the substrate and propped vertically
  • Climbing routes between substrate and elevated cover
  • Plenty of crevices for hiding and conglobating

The bright colour shows particularly beautifully against dark naturalistic substrate and bark. Plastic tubs with clip-lock lids work but a taller terrarium is preferable for displaying this species. Keep the enclosure dim and out of direct sunlight. Browse our accessories collection for appropriate enclosures, vents, and other essentials.

Substrate

Use a moisture-retentive, calcium-rich substrate appropriate for a tropical Vietnamese species:

  • Organic topsoil (pesticide-free) as the base
  • Sphagnum peat moss and sphagnum moss for moisture retention
  • Flake soil for added nutrition and structure
  • Crushed limestone or eggshells worked throughout for calcium
  • Generous decaying hardwood pieces and leaf litter mixed in
  • Forest moss layered through the top portion

We recommend a topsoil and sphagnum-based mix rather than coco coir. Substrate depth: at least 5 cm — even though they're not burrowers, depth supports moisture retention and microfauna.

Top layer: Generous hardwood leaf litter — magnolia leaves work particularly well — plus forest moss, lichen-covered twigs, and propped cork bark for their preferred elevated cover.

Humidity and Temperature

Maintain moderately high humidity (around 60–75%) with damp substrate and dry patches for airflow. Mist the enclosure periodically rather than letting it become waterlogged. Many keepers handle the Ember Bee like a Cubaris — slightly wetter than the average isopod, but with consistent airflow to prevent stagnation. The arboreal habit means humidity should be present throughout the enclosure, not just at the substrate level.

Temperature is genuinely important. The Ember Bee prefers the cooler middle of its 19–26°C range. Sustained higher temperatures cause stress and can lead to rapid die-offs — this is a documented sensitivity worth taking seriously, particularly in UK summers when ambient temperatures can climb. Keep them in a cooler room or on a north-facing wall, and ensure ventilation increases during warm weather.

As one PostPods customer noted about following the website's care guidance, getting moisture right is the key to keeping isopods successfully — too much moisture is a common, avoidable mistake. With the Ember Bee, both moisture and temperature matter — aim for steady damp-not-soaking conditions in a consistently cool location.

Diet

Ember Bee isopods are detritivores with broad appetites:

  • Staples (always available): Hardwood leaf litter (oak, beech), decaying rotting wood, forest moss, lichen, and the substrate's organic matter
  • Vegetables (1–2x weekly): Carrot, courgette, baby corn, sweet potato — known favourites. Replace within 24–48 hours.
  • Fruit (occasionally): Small amounts of soft fruit; mango is a particular favourite
  • Protein (1–2x weekly): Fish flakes, dried shrimp. Browse our accessories collection for the full range of protein supplements.
  • Calcium (essential — always available): Cuttlefish bone, crushed limestone, eggshells, oyster shell. Important for healthy moulting on a relatively large species — provide a constant source.

Feeding approach: Maintain a base of leaf litter and decaying wood, supplementing with small amounts of vegetables, occasional fruit (mango is genuinely well-liked), regular protein, and a constant calcium source. Remove uneaten fresh foods within 24–48 hours to prevent mould in the humid conditions they require.

Breeding

Ember Bees breed at a fast rate once established under stable conditions — surprisingly productive for a rare premium species, which is part of their appeal.

Breeding basics:

  • Females brood eggs in a marsupium and release fully-formed live young
  • Reproduction is fast once a colony settles
  • The vivid ember-and-bee colouration develops as juveniles mature
  • Colour varies between broods — some yellow-dominant, some red, some with finer powdered finishes

For breeding success:

  • Consistent moderate humidity (60–75%) — avoid fluctuations
  • Cooler stable temperature (20–23°C is ideal; avoid heat)
  • Abundant calcium for breeding females
  • Plenty of vertical cover and hide structure
  • A larger starter group establishes faster and provides genetic diversity

As a fast-producing breeder once established, the Ember Bee rewards careful, cool, consistent husbandry with steady colony growth — and watching the colour variation across successive broods is one of the genuine satisfactions of keeping them.

Pair With Springtails

Add a thriving springtail culture to any Ember Bee setup. Springtails handle mould and microbial growth at a scale isopods can't manage — particularly important in the humid conditions Ember Bees prefer, and around protein foods. They coexist peacefully with the Ember Bee and form an essential cleanup partnership.

Who Should Buy Ember Bee Isopods?

Ideal for:

  • Experienced keepers wanting a rare, distinctive display species
  • Collectors building a formerly-Merulanella cluster (Ember Bee, Sinodillo, Red Diablo)
  • Keepers drawn to bold ember-and-bee colouration
  • Hobbyists interested in active hobby taxonomy and recently-reclassified genera
  • Vertical/arboreal terrarium builders — they suit taller enclosures
  • Heavily-planted bioactive setups where plant-nibbling isopods would be problematic (Ember Bees don't bother plants)

Not ideal for:

  • Complete beginners — start with hardier species like Cubaris murina first
  • Warm rooms that can't stay cool through summer (they're heat-sensitive)
  • Setups prone to humidity fluctuation (consistency matters)
  • Shallow horizontal enclosures (they want vertical height)
  • Anyone wanting a budget cleanup crew — this is a premium display species

Realistic Expectations

Colour varies between individuals and broods. The "ember" framing is right — yellow, orange, and red all appear in different proportions across the colony, with some individuals showing finer powdered finishes. Natural variation is part of the appeal.

They want it cool, not warm. Don't keep them in your warmest room — sustained higher temperatures cause stress and risk colony die-off. Aim for the cooler middle of the range, particularly through UK summer heatwaves.

They climb. Plan for an arboreal setup with vertical structure and elevated cover. A standard shallow plastic tub doesn't suit them as well as a taller terrarium with bark, twigs, and climbing routes.

They're rare and premium. Set price expectations accordingly — this is a sought-after collector's species, not a budget cleanup crew. Captive-bred stock is more manageable than wild-collected, but neither is a beginner species.

They don't burrow. Unlike most isopods, Ember Bees congregate on the surface and on elevated cover rather than disappearing into the substrate. This makes them properly visible, which is a real selling point — but means they need plenty of surface cover where they can shelter without burrowing.

Building Your Setup

A complete Ember Bee setup needs a taller enclosure with vertical structure (bark, twigs, lichen-covered branches), a humidity-retentive calcium-rich substrate, abundant leaf litter and moss, and protein supplements. Browse our accessories collection for everything you need — enclosures, ventilation, leaf litter, calcium (cuttlebone, limestone, oyster shell), and protein supplements.

Explore the Ardentiella (ex-Merulanella) collection for closely related species in the recently-reclassified group — including the Sinodillo sp. 'China' — or browse the full isopods range for the broader catalogue.

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★★★★★ 4
High on Tropes and Satisfaction
Format: Kindle
This is a great Romantasy book full of action, adventure, and everything you look for in this genre. I won’t lie: it does kinda feel like the author found every common trope from every successful book of this kind and threw them all into this novel. But if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Especially in romance, there’s a large audience who has specific expectations, and they want them every time. Nothing wrong with that and many times I’m one of them. I have no idea what defines a spoiler honestly, so spoiler alert!!!!!!! Tropes include: Only one bed at the inn/bar Dissatisfaction with life before hunk appears Lost royalty The chosen one Montage of dress up time followed by shocked hunk Forbidden romance between two from rival peoples Power that cannot be controlled, simply guided/asked Gathering intel at the inn/bar FMC who knows how to fight/use weapons well There’s probably more but no need to list them all. Good story and I would recommend!
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evelynn kate
Draper, US
★★★★★ 5
AMAZING debut novel!!!
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Plot ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spice 🌶️🌶️.5 Romance 💘💘💘 Vibes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dual 1st person POV - Ara (26) & Rogue (39 - but looks mid-20s: they can live hundreds of years so this isn't that large of a gap as it could've been which I heavily appreciate lol) Tropes: enemies to lovers, fae/human wars (deep hatred for each other), shifters (dragons- MMC can only partial shift with wings), one horse, one bed, touch her and d!e, found family, abduction turned to freedom The Last Storm is the debut novel from JD Linton and let me tell you, you guys NEED to read this. The plot was engaging and the editing was was amazing (especially for a debut novel). Our FMC, Ara, is stuck in her gilded cage longing for a life outside of her small town. She uses her books to escape and live vicariously through the pages (honestly, relatable). After her father announces her betrothal to her childhood friend (to whom she has no romantic feelings for), Ara tumbles unknowingly into a desperate plot trying to stop the humans from slaughtering the Fae. As one can expect from an enemies to lovers / kidnapper/captive romance, Ara fights her attraction and lust towards our MMC, Rogue (the King of the Fae), for as long as she can. Upon seeing Ara for the first time, Rogue is instantly aware that she is his fated mate (not a spoiler). Since she is the General's only daughter, he plans to abduct her and use her as leverage to stop the brutality. During Ara's time in Rogue's captivity, their banter and chemistry continue to rise until they finally boil over and come together (quite literally, and many times I may add 😉). Here's what I LOVED: - Rogue continuously seeks advice from his elders and deeply respects their opinions and life experience and tries to implement their recommendations - Rogue makes many mistakes in the beginning but we see him actively work on not repeating them as the book progresses. The level of self-awareness and his ability to change his behavior was impressive - The magic system is intricate and we have only scraped the surface. As the series continues and Ara progresses in her powers, I'm sure we'll get to see more of this. I absolutely LOVE the messaging system that is used in this book. - Ara's struggles are so human and so raw. She is experiencing so much guilt and pain and hurt and getting to see her work through each of these emotions is inspiring. Especially as her and Rogue get closer and she learns she can lean on him as well, that she is not alone. - While this is the start of a series, there is NO cliffhanger! There's a bit of a teaser of something major that is going to happen at the start of the next book, but it's not a cliffhanger in the sense that we aren't sure if someone is going to live or d!e or if they'll be separated. For that, I am very thankful! This book was so much fun that I will definitely be returning to book 2, even if it takes several months (or longer since this is an debut author) to publish! - Lastly, the cover is GORGEOUS! And I love the title! I'll copy a few of my favorite quotes below so you can have a little taste of the author's writing and the world she's cultivated. 😊 Top Highlights from The Last Storm On days like this, when my heart was heavy and my mind clouded, I resorted to books— to escape, to forget, to find freedom where I had none. If I were to marry him, my face would always be turned to the window, searching for more, and if not that, I would be a shell of the person I am now. I stepped back to admire her, thr0bbing at the sight. She was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen. To ever exist. Nothing, no one, had ever deserved to be worshiped more. All men should be made to kneel before her. But she would have to settle for me. The taste of her met my t0ngue as my scent merged with hers, forever branding her. Mine. I l!cked the wound. Hers. Completely and utterly hers. I didn’t claim her in ownership. I claimed her as my one. Devoted myself to one. With that mark, my body and soul were bound to her. I would never be with anyone else, emotionally or physically. It would be her or no one, until my last breath. “Scream my name. Let everyone know who I belong to.” I had never really cared about the weather before, but now, clear skies meant everything to me, and I was grateful to see another calm morning. “There will never be another woman for me.” He paused. “Ever.” I stilled at his words. “What… Why?” “This”— his thumb slid down across the mark—“ is a symbol of… surrender. I know you believe that it was my claim upon you, but it wasn’t. It never was. I bound my body and soul to you, little storm.” “I also know that it is more than this tiny, insignificant mark on your skin that binds me to you. It’s you. All of you. Your strength and resilience. Your determination to endure no matter what fate throws at you. Your love for love and stories and hope. You are entirely the opposite of everything that I am and I would gladly wear your shackles if it meant I could have you.” My mate. Mine. And then everything shifted and I understood. I understood everything. The surrender. The deep, soul-craving longing. Bound. I was bound to him. Body and soul. Entirely his. “I would’ve waited forever,” he whispered back, understanding. Seriously, everyone.. add this to your TBR!!
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Ashlee
Carnegie, US
★★★★★ 4
A Decent Fae Romance
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** 3.5 Stars rounded up to 4 ** First off I want to say that I found the author, J. D. Linton, on TikTok right before the release of the sequel. I bought the first 2 books to support her release, so congrats to her for the release of the sequel! Overall, I liked the story & plot, I liked the characters, and I liked the spice. The downfalls: not enough development between the characters for the romance, and it leaned a little heavy into the tropes. A lot of stuff is told to you, which could have been used as devices to drive the plot and emotions of the characters. 🛑🛑 Mild Spoilers ahead, I tried to hide the obvious ones 🛑🛑 This is very obviously a fated mates, which is a trope I usually really enjoy. But I wish the relationship between Ara & Rogue had much more development before it's realized that they're mates, instead of Rogue knowing almost immediately and using it for nefarious purposes (at least in the beginning before they get to know each other). By revealing this within the first quarter of the book, I feel like it leaves less room for them to fall for each other organically (albeit with help from the mating bond) and they love each other because of the mating bond. I was disappointed as soon as Rogue know (literally only 5% in) and I literally made a note: "As much as II love a good mating trope, I wish we had to work for it a little more. Where's the fun in just telling us?" I believe that by holding out and feeding the reader snippets of a potential bond, it would've been more rewarding as a reader. I also wish there was more world building - we are told of a war between human & fae but don't get to really experience any of it. Ara is sheltered in her human home, then sheltered in Rogue's castle. There's bits and pieces about what the war has done on either side - but we're more told of the aftermath and don't really experience any of it. Ara's father is supposed to be the king's #1 general - yet he is at home with his family & with Ara for the first couple chapters. Her, her family, nor her village seem to be affected by the 10 year war going on on their borders. I wish there was a little more setup to make this conflict - an actual war - feel more than a skirmish between fighting territories. Linton could also be a little repetitive - with the biggest culprit being when Ara is upset she "brings [her] knees to [her] chest]" and either sits like that or cries. Every time she is upset this phrase is mentioned. I would get it if this was her crutch, or how she copes with grief and stress, but that should be explained why she does it so often or it becomes repetitive. I started to get annoyed with how often she would sit like this solely because it happens every couple chapters. However, I did really like the spice. I love an enemies to lovers trope, especially when it results in spicy scenes. The spicy scenes weren't anything new, but they were fun. Wish there were more but that could also just be me - there is no such thing as too much spice 😂 Would I read again? Probably not, I'm super picky with rereads. Although I did genuinely enjoy my first read through! Will I continue the series? Probably, at least for the sequel. As for #3, kind of depends on where I am with my TBR once that is released All in all an enjoyable, fast paced read
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
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Ashton Taylor
Alexandria, US
★★★★★ 3
I love indie authors
Format: Kindle
Let me preface this by saying—writing a book is HARD! Coming up with characters so real that they take on a life of their own, building an entire world, the political/magic system. Designing all of this is no easy feat. That being said. This book had so. Much. Potential. I was so excited to read this book, and I plan to finish it for the sake of finishing it. But. At this point, I would have set I’d aside as a DNF. The book could have benefited from some form of a developmental editor, or an in depth beta reader. I will say this. Within 5 chapters, there are so many… phrases that I’ve highlight that I’ve latched onto. Phrases about books and storms that were written BEAUTIFULLY! So, bravo Linton for hitting the nail on the head as to why readers disappear like they do! However, 5 chapters in and I can already guess where a majority of the story is going. But that’s also because I read like a mad-woman and have read this particular type of story, many different ways. Enemies to lovers where the FMC isn’t who she thinks she is. I am all about supporting indie authors. BUT. I also feel like criticism should be constructive, and not degrading. So if I could give this book a 4 1/2, strictly because I know the work the author put into this, I would. So if you’re looking for an easy read with characters that aren’t hard to follow, look no further! They are easy to love and easy to care for. One of the biggest issues they lacked, to me, was depth and plausible reactions to their situations. JD, you have done BEAUTIFULLY writing this book. I applaud and will continue to buy your books in the future. My BIGGEST recommendation is to definitely hire some form of an editor for any upcoming books. Or in turn, I will be happy to beta read for you. Should my opinion change of the book by the time I finish, I will happily get on here and say I was wrong, delete this review and post a different one. Until then…
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Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2022
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Hannah Durham
Waukegan, US
★★★★★ 5
this book set my soul ablaze! <3
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"i had never really cared about the weather before, but now, clear skies meant everything to me, and i was grateful to see another calm morning." this book. this book! i loved the last storm so much. the writing style. the descriptions. the world-building. the characters. the plot twists. the tropes. the sexual tension. the—everything. everything was magic. the last storm follows our two main characters, ara and rogue, giving us dual POV from both characters (which i loved, btw). ara, a human girl who has been locked away in her father’s estate most of her life, just wants to see the world. all she dreams of is seeing what else is out there. but when her father announces her engagement, she knows that dream will become nothing more than just that—a dream. rogue, the fae king, is tired of the attacks being rained down on his people. in hopes of finding out the human king adon’s secrets, rogue infiltrates auryna’s borders. in his last resort to gain information, he visits the local pub. to his surprise, the general’s precious only child is sitting at the bar, drink round after round of mead. now he just needs to figure out how to take her without anyone noticing. first and foremost, let’s talk about the endless list of my favorite tropes and aspects that this book had. ›› enemies to lovers ›› fated mates ›› one bed ›› the chosen one ›› elemental magic ›› actually good and shocking plot twists!!! ›› badass female lead ›› morally-grey love interest ›› fae/human war ›› force proximity ›› touch her and die ›› who did this to you? ›› captor/captive ›› praise k!nk (panting profusely) “you are entirely the opposite of everything that i am, and i would gladly wear your shackles if it meant i could have you.” it’s been a long while since i read a book i liked this much. but i just loved this book. it set my soul ablaze. thank you to the author for writing this beautiful story and for blessing me with an eARC! i loved it so much that i immediately bought the paperback upon release! every aspect of this book was just beautiful. i was blown away by the way the world was described, the way feelings were portrayed, the way the elements were used in the fae’s magic. it just—AHHH! i just absolutely adored it all. i cannot wait for the second book to release next year! also the way he calls her “little storm” sets my heart on fire. this was a fast-paced read and if you are a lover of acotar, fbaa, deal with the elf king, or any other similar books, then please stop everything you’re doing and read this book right now. you won’t regret it. thank you again, jd linton, for giving me the privilege of reading your arc and for blessing this world with the world you created. <3 "something about him pulled me in, like a moth to a flame, and it felt as if i was just waiting for the inevitable burn that came with flying too close to the fire."
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Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2022

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