Sarah Beth Dursts The Enchanted Greenhouse is nothing short of is a cozy embrace wrapped up in a book. I fell in love with this world in The Spellshop, one of my favorite reads of 2024, so when I got approved for this ARC I was so happy to jump back into it. This was one of my most anticipated books of the year, if not the most anticipated- and it did not dissapoint! I loved the whimsical nature of this, the greenhouses were an absolute dream. I mean pollonator dragons?? Singing flowers?? an OCEAN room complete with a sea turtle?? Couldn't ask for more- Definitely the type of book you wish you could jump into and live. I loved the sentient plants in this, if Caz was your favorite character in The Spellshop, you're going to love this book.

My only issue with this book was it was a little slow for me, I expected a more dramatic climax than a greenhouse failure, but it did not take away from how thoroughly I enjoyed this book. Cozy fantasy will always be a favorite genre, and Sarah Beth Durst has cemented herself a must-read for me, I will definitely be checking out her other work!

The Enchanted Greenhouse left me feeling...well, enchanted. It was a cozy, sweet story that makes you feel hopeful and happy at the end. Hearing about Terlu in the previous book, the SpellShop, was so sad and the fact that we now get insight into her story both before and after SpellShop was amazing. I loved Yarrow, the gardener, and all the other sentient plant characters. From now on, Sarah Beth Durst will be my go-to whenever I need a break from the seriousness and heaviness of other romantasy books.

I was so excited to be approved for this ARC. I adored the Spellshop and was so thrilled for another chance to enter that world. Plus, a book with a librarian main character is right up my alley! While I did enjoy The Spellshop just a bit more, I found The Enchanted Greenhouse to be a fun, cozy read. I will definitely be recommending this come July upon its release.

While I liked The Spellshop just a bit more, The Enchanted Greenhouse didn’t disappoint. This is more a companion story, rather than a sequel. I loved getting to return to the world introduced in the previous novel, and to focus on a different environment and cast of characters. While the setting is very clearly a fantasy world, the characters and their interactions with one another, their growth and healing are much more central to the story than any major world-building. I’d recommend this book to anyone looking to lose themself in a cozy, feel-good story.

Delightful! After reading The Spellshop, I was very excited to get access to The Enchanted Greenhouse as a galley read (Much thanks to NetGalley and Tor Publishing!). In The Spellshop, Caz was my favorite character, so I was curious to learn more about the woman who created him in the Great Library of Alyssium in this book. I was not disappointed to learn how smart, resourceful, and caring Terlu Perna is. When she gains consciousness on an unfamiliar island covered in a series of enchanted greenhouses and cared for by the grumpy Yarrow, she has to figure out where she is, why she is there, how much time has passed, and what her contribution to this island in crisis might be. The magical elements, creatures, and spellwork created by Sarah Beth Durst are so fun! I appreciate the detail that goes into describing the grammar and linguistics of spellwork. As a future librarian, I aspire to have as much passion, dedication, and care in my work as Terlu Perna has (if only I could also experience the magic)! Definitely a fun read for those looking for a cozy, funny, lightly dramatic, magical story.

The Enchanted Greenhouse is a cute, cozy and romantic story of one character and her undying love for their home as well as the people they love. Sarah Beth Durst delivers a humorous and fantastical story that blends fantasy and humor as well as a pinch of romance.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy!! As a librarian, I love a book that has a librarian main character. What a fun little romp with some surprisingly tear inducing moments.

This was the absolute sweetest, most inspiring and adorable cozy read! Terlu is a librarian on trial for using magic to bring a spider plant to life, because she was lonely. She’s sentenced to be turned into a statue and left in the library she worked in. After a time of being trapped, she wakes up on a strange island with a pretty extensive greenhouse. She meets Yarrow, the gardener, and her life takes a big turn. The story is full of magical plants, the most incredible greenhouse and unexpected romance. I loved the whole world of the greenhouse and all the magical plants and their personalities, which are pretty deep for plants. Terlu & Yarrow are adorable and the overall message of hope and finding the place and people that will accept you as you are, was wonderful and heartwarming (which wasn’t something I thought I would love as much as I did). Utter delight to read and perfect escape to a world I’d love to visit.

Thank you to NetGalley & Bramble for allowing me to read and review this novel.

Thanks to NetGalley, the Publisher and Author for an eARC of this title in exchange for my review.

The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst is the follow up novel I didn't know I needed, but totally did and liked even more. Although the story is a standalone cosy fantasy romance, having read The Spellshop helped give context to some of the references mentioned.

The author absolutely shines telling Terlu's story, which takes place in the same universe as The Spellshop. The lush and beautiful setting allows the reader to slip back into the magical world of librarians and sentient plants, on a new island. The heartwarming result is a deeply charming romantasy about loneliness, loss, vulnerability, coming together, intimacy, sharing and ultimately community.
What a great book!

Loved this cozy fantasy! On par with the authors other cozy fantasy book, but a different dynamic with the main characters. Loved the world building!

If The Spellshop left you wanting more, The Enchanted Greenhouse is a perfect continuation of Durst's magical world!

Terlu, creator of sentient spider plant Caz, was turned into a statue for her crimes. But Terlu awakens on an abandoned island filled with fantastical green houses, a flying cat, and a grumpy gardener.

A sweet and cozy dip back into the world of Alyssium, I can't wait for another installment!

I will say, I did not like this as much as I did The Spellshop. I felt taken in with the magic, while this felt more like a little side show of the magic. I think this was a good read especially if you like found family tropes and second chances.

This book is INCREDIBLE! Sarah Beth Durst has done it again! Sarah's first book, The Spellshop, is hands-down one of my favorite books of all time! When I found out The Enchanted Greenhouse was going to take place in the same world as Keila, Caz, and other Spellshop characters, I was elated. And The Enchanted Greenhouse DID. NOT. DISAPPOINT! It surpassed even my own very high/hopeful expectations and cemented Sarah Beth Durst as the cozy fantasy/magical romance G.O.A.T. author! Thank you so much for the early access to The Enchanted Greenhouse, Sarah and NetGalley!

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley.
This book is a delightful story set in the same world as "The Spellshop" by Sarah Beth Durst. It focuses on a minor character, Terlu Perna, mentioned only a few times and never actually seen in The Spellshop. Terlu is the mysterious librarian who created "Caz," the sentient spider plant who plays a large role in The Spellshop.
"The Enchanted Greenhouse" is actually quite sad and a little scary at the beginning as we hear about Terlu's journey from spellcaster to accused and convicted criminal and then to a wooden statue. Spending six years as a statute sounds like my personal nightmare, but Terlu is released from her prison early in the story and wakes in the middle of a snowy forest with no idea of where she is or how she got there.
Terlu discovers that she has been brought back to life by a grumpy gardener who is the only resident of an island with a magical, incomprehenisbly big greenhouse. The descriptions of the greenhouse, with its magical rooms, plants and occupants, is a continuing delight. Terlu's relationship with the grumpy gardener and their quest to figure out the mysteries behind the greenhouse are well-written and fun.
This is a wonderful book to curl up with on a winter evening, or any time that you are feeling a bit down and need to spend some time in an imaginative greenhouse with some found family.

The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst is a whimsical and heartwarming fantasy that combines magic, nature, and personal growth. The story follows a protagonist who discovers an enchanted greenhouse that holds the power to transform her world. Durst’s writing is imaginative and full of charm, creating a cozy atmosphere while exploring themes of healing and self-discovery. It’s an enjoyable and uplifting read for fans of magical realism and gentle fantasy.

I did not love this as much as the first, but the magic was still there! If you read and loved the spellshop… this is still a must read. Something about this world is so cozy and perfect

Durst excels in any genre she tries it seems. This book felt like a warm hug and was an excellent follow up to The Spellshop. No one writes adorable sentient plants like Durst.

Cozy fantasy is a genre I want more of! This was a lovely companion to Durst's earlier novel set in the same universe. Will definitely recommend it.

The Enchanted Greenhouse is a cozy fantasy with a touch of romance, and I found it absolutely charming! I had only read the first few chapters of the Spellshop, but found that I didn't really need to read the first one to enjoy this second book. I found the character and world building to be much more indepth than I expected, and I loved exploring the layers of these characters and seeing how their past shaped who they are. I would definitely recommend this book for a light, cozy read (they literally read and eat baked treats by the fire as snow gently falls- it doesn't get much cozier than that!). This book is just lovely!

As magically wonderful as The Spellshop was, this story was even more beautiful!

This story is full of hope, second chances, found family and a sweet romance. After reading The Spellshop, I genuinely wanted to know the story of Terlu, the librarian who was turned into a statue for creating Caz. Thankfully Sarah Beth Durst is a mind reader because she gave me her story and so much more! Terlu was given a second chance at life thanks to failing magic greenhouses that had been abandoned by their sorcerer and gardeners.

I think this story is perfect for teens to adults. The romance is innocent and sweet, the family rift aspect is realistic and the growing friendships as adults is accurately described. Overall this story is beautifully written and so enjoyable to curl up and read!