A sweet, cozy fantasy that feels like a warm hug completely wrapped up in magic and whimsy. I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Enchanted Greenhouse.

The story follows Terlu, the librarian who once created Kaz the sentient spider plant from The Spellshop. She was punished for using illegal magic and was turned into a wooden statue. Years later we see her awaken on a snowy island full of interconnected enchanted greenhouses. There she meets Yarrow, a grumpy gardener who slowly opens his heart through honey cakes and tentative friendship.

The setting is absolutely charming. There’s greenhouses filled with singing flowers, miniature dragons, and a winged cat named Emeral. The writing is vivid, I was able to easily visualize the world and could practically feel the cold of winter outside and the warmth of the fire in the hearth inside the cozy cabin.

This is a story of healing, found family, and second chances. Terlu’s growth from insecurity to confidence is beautifully written, with Yarrow’s quiet support making their journey all the more heartwarming. Their slow-burn romance is kind and sweet.

If you loved The Spellshop and its quirky plant characters, this sequel is a perfect continuation. It’s fun, imaginative, and rich in atmosphere. This is the kind of book you just want to read curled up snuggled with tea and a blanket. It’s whimsical, forgiving, and completely comforting. A perfect cozy fantasy, full of found family and gentle love.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for the advanced ebook copy of this book.

4.5 stars. Love Sarah Beth Durst and her amazing cozy romantasy books. This is a standalone novel set in the world of The Spellshop. Terlu Perna is a librarian charged with using magic. As she is not a sorcerer, this was forbidden. She was lonely and created a sentient plant, named Caz. Terlu is sentenced to be a statue and stuck in the North Reading Room of the Great Library of Alysium.
However, miraculously, one day Terlu wakes up to snow and hunger, on an almost deserted island full of magical greenhouses. She meets a grumpy gardener named Yarrow, who woke her with the hope of Terlu saving the dying greenhouses.
Terlu would love to but is afraid of breaking the law again. However, she is not alone this time and with help from Yarrow and a a sentient rose named Lottie, Terlu will save the wondrous island of greenhouses.

*Special thanks to NetGalley and Bramble for this digital e-arc.*

Thank you to Bramble and Tor for the eARC and physical ARC.

These books just make my heart so happy. Cozy, with found family, so much support, and just enough romance, I cannot—and I absolutely must stress this—I cannot get enough.

Terlu is the librarian who created our beloved sentient spider plant, Caz, from The Spellshop. All she wanted was a friend..and she was utterly punished for using magic without permission. She wakes up years later on a random island, after being trapped as a statue for all that time. And she gets caught up with Yarrow and his attempt to save the enchanted greenhouse he cares for.

A little grumpy x sunshine, a little forced proximity, and a whole lot of ridiculously fun sentient plants who create a family, there is nothing I don’t love about this book. I smiled, I laughed, I cried, and like the Grinch, I think my heart grew three sizes.

Ah, I already want to reread (on audio this time!) and I can’t wait for the next in the series.

This second Spellshop book was one of my MOST anticipated cozy romantasy reads of 2025 and it DID not disappoint!! Terlu was a former librarian turned into a statue who finds herself magically brought back to life by Yarrow, a grumpy gardener who needs help saving the plants on his isolated magical island. I loved this slow burn that has two lonely souls working together to help save beloved plants, a talking/flying cat companion and a sentient plant. It was sweet, cozy and gave off the perfect vibes. It was also great on audio and had a gorgeous cover too!! Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!! Recommended for fans of books like the Study in drowning series and Wooing the witch queen.

Terlu thought she would be spending the rest of eternity as a statue in the library, meant to be a lesson to other librarians to not cast spells. But then, she's waking up in an enchanted greenhouse tended to by a lone gardener. He pleads with her to be the savior of the greenhouses, but to do that she would need to cast spells again..

I had a hard time getting through this book as it is extremely slow and meandering. The main character is extremely air-headed and immediately jumps to illogical conclusions all the time. She would repeat the same thoughts over and over, which got increasingly annoying. Yarrow also felt a bit one dimensional and didn't feel like a proper love interest to me.

Overall, I think that people will love this book. It fits perfectly into the cozy fantasy genre. But it was not my personal cup of tea.

Sarah Beth Durst has done it again; I absolutely LOVED The Enchanted Greenhouse! This book is filled with sorrow, hope, healing, magic (of course), honey cakes, and the sweetest love story. All the feels!

The way it ties into The Spellshop is brilliant and left me kicking my feet with goosebumps and crying happy tears. I’ve read a few cozy fantasies, but so far I have yet to come across anyone who does it quite like Sarah. They’re just so magical!

Infinity stars.

I love the world that Sarah Beth Durst created in The Spellshop and continued building in The Enchanted Greenhouse. The characters are wonderful and caring.

I love how Terlu and Yarrow enlist the help of the sentient plants to try and save the greenhouses. The sentient plants are by far my favorite characters in both books, they are innocent and sweet, and they just want to be a part of things.

Looking forward to reading more of Sarah's work in the future.

If you handed me a book and said, “This one has talking plants, a cranky gardener, a flying cat, and a woman trying to rebuild her life after being turned into a wooden statue,” I’d ask how fast I could start. Sarah Beth Durst writes the kind of cozy fantasy that skips the murder and mayhem and goes straight to the part where people find small joys, unexpected friendships, and a little bit of healing. Which is exactly what I wanted from this, and exactly what it delivered.

Terlu might be the most accidentally charming protagonist I’ve read in a while. She’s still carrying the weight of what happened to her, but she’s not wallowing in it. She’s stubborn, she’s curious, and she’s just trying to figure out what it means to live again. The plants are, frankly, iconic. I would read an entire spinoff about the snarky rose. And the dynamic with the gardener is a slow, subtle thaw that feels earned without ever dipping into saccharine.

The pacing is gentle and the stakes are comfortably low, which is either a glowing endorsement or a warning, depending on what kind of reader you are. For me, it was exactly the kind of warm, quiet escape I’ve been craving. Fans of The Spellshop will feel right at home. In fact, I’d say this one feels even more grounded, like it knows exactly what it’s doing and who it’s for.

Rounded up from 4.5 because sometimes, a book doesn’t need to be loud to be exactly right.

Thank you NetGalley, Tor and Sarah Beth Durst for this ARC in exchange for my review.

The Enchanted Greenhouse is a gentle, whimsical tale full of charm and magic. While cozy fantasy isn’t usually my go-to genre, I still found plenty to enjoy in this cute little escape. The world is full of delightful details, such as the tiny pollinator dragons which were an instant favorite. As a plant lover in real life, every sentient plant having its own quirky personality added an additional layer of warmth and humor to the story.

That said, the low-stakes, meandering pace didn’t quite hold me the way other genres tend to. For readers who love relaxing, feel good reads with a touch of magic and lots of heart, this will be a treat. For me, it was a pleasant detour, but not one I’d revisit.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this book. I went into this book blind as I had not read The Spellshop and I haven’t read a cozy fantasy novel before. I could totally see this book being made into a Disney movie that both kids and adults would enjoy. It’s got magic, taking and singing plants, mini dragons, a little family drama, a splash of romance (but nothing explicit) and a whole lot of imagination. I was definitely invested in the character relationships and I wanted answers to the whys and the hows of the enchanted greenhouse. I have the book a 4 only because I just wanted a little more drama…romance… plot twists. But I can also acknowledge maybe that’s what this type of book is about… a little less drama and a little more just a happy story. I especially enjoyed the author’s portrayal of what I would call a burly introverted MMC and what it’s like to be the spouse of that introvert. If you are looking for a little fantasy with a little romance all wrapped up in a HEA, this is your book.

4.25 Much like The Spellshop, this book is a cozy fantasy about characters who find healing, companionship, and purpose after enduring life-altering events.

There were lovely messages on overcoming past traumas, there was some great social commentary, and there was love and understanding for anyone who has been told that they’re too sensitive, that they’re too much, or that past mistakes meant they weren’t good enough.

Some other aspects of the book that I loved include:

🌱 Found family that includes sentient plants, winged cat, and tiny dragons (and yeah, some humans as well…)

🌳 Members of a community coming together to solve a problem

🪴 Magic, whimsy, and non-sorcerers trying to figure out how to use magic to save the day

🌴 A sweet romantic relationship that includes banter, adorably awkward moments, and characters who are trying to process their baggage and individual traumas

In the author’s own words, this book was written to show that there is“light after darkness, warmth and wonder to be found even in the coldest of winters, and kindness in the world that can heal us.” If you need a bit of that coziness in your life, this companion to the Spellshop might be a good one to try! Thanks so much to Tor/Forge and Netgalley for the advanced copy!

This was a cute, cozy, fantasy time. I really enjoy the author’s writing style. It just has this way of immersing you into the story and it makes the vibes that much better. If you’re into cozy fantasy romance I highly suggest picking this up!!

This book felt like a warm hug with a hint of magic. The Enchanted Greenhouse is whimsical, heartwarming, and just the right amount of cozy fantasy. Think: magical plants, family secrets, and a heroine finding her place all wrapped in beautiful, comforting prose.
I loved the soft magic system and the way the story gently unfolded. It’s perfect if you need a break from dark or intense reads. Light, magical, and full of heart.

🙌🏻 What worked for me:
• Terlu and Yarrow! 🫶🏻🥰🫠 They were absolutely adorable. I loved their shy, sweet romance.
• Lotti and Dendy (and the rest of the sentient plant gang)...these characters. *sigh* Sarah Beth Durst has made me care so much for talking plants, which I didn't think was possible.
• The mystery of the failing greenhouses and Terlu's quest to try to fix them.
• Terlu's and Yarrow's individual journeys of overcoming past hurt to get to a place of healing.
• The magic and coziness. Everything about this story was like a warm hug.

🚫 What didn't work for me:
• I have nothing negative to say about this book. It was just perfect. 💚

🤜🏻 Would I recommend: Yes! This is a standalone story and can be read without reading The Spellshop; however, there are character connections to that book that you will appreciate more if you read it first.

Read if you enjoy:
✔️ Cozy Vibes
✔️ Sentient Plants
✔️ Magical Settings
✔️ Tiny Dragons

The Enchanted Greenhouse is the second book in the series which I didn't know going in but I understood everything just fine, it can definitely be read on its own.
If you're looking for a cozy fantasy with not too much worldbuilding and some cute characters who understand and validate each others trauma, this is the book for you.
Terlu is a very relatable character, I liked her arc and that in the end it wasn't <spoiler> her uncanny and untested sorcery skills </spoiler> that saved the day, it was her brain and empathy that allowed her to solve the problems with the greenhouses.
I liked the other characters as well, the motley of plants and flying cat and mini dragons was fun and Yarrow, while not my favourite mmc, was interesting too.
As with most cozy books I find that they drag on a little bit because of the lack of major drama but that's not a bad thing, it comes with the territory.

If you enjoyed 'The Spellshop' you will love The Enchanted Greenhouse. If you're like me, you may have wondered in Spellshop, whatever happened to Cas's creator during the fall of the Empire and the Library? Well, now you can!
"Terlu Perna broke the law because she was lonely. She cast a spell and created a magically sentient spider plant. As punishment, she was turned into a wooden statue and tucked away into an alcove in the North Reading Room of the Great Library of Alyssium."
Sometime later, she is de-statued in the middle of a winter forest on an island she doesn't know. She finds that she is not alone, a grumpy gardener named Yarrow is the only soul left to care for the enchanted massive greenhouses. He offers her a place to stay, clothing, and warm delicious food. Terlu finds that she was sent to him to help save the slowly dying greenhouses. After resurrecting a sleeping sentient rose, Yarrow and Terlu must wade through the previous sorcerer's coded notes and sad history of the island in order to save it.

This book was so good! I appreciated just how beautifully the world was described. The book is self contained to one island similar to the first novel. I hope this is an entire cozy series because I want to know more about this fantasy setting, it brings me peace. The details and care the characters have for each other and the things they are passionate about bring me such joy as a reader. If you're looking for something to make you smile and make you feel like you COULD start a garden, pick up the sweet novel.

4.5 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 💫

“I’ve never known anyone like you.”
“Well, to start with, I’m not a plant.”

The Enchanted Greenhouse is the second instalment in the adult cosy romantasy series, Spellshop. Each novel is an interconnected standalone. Written in third person POV, the story follows Terlu, a librarian who, after breaking the law and practicing magic to create a sentient spider plant, is sentenced to life as a wood statue in the library. When she finds herself suddenly awakened on a nearly deserted island in the winter filled with magical greenhouses she doesn't quite know what to do.

As she spends time in the greenhouses and interacts with the cute albeit grumpy gardener of the island, she realizes she doesn't want to leave...but she discovers that the magic of these greenhouses is failing and if nothing changes the plants will die. Can Terlu embrace the magic that got her in trouble again to save the plants or will the secrets of a long dead sorcerer stop her chance of happiness?

The book is adorable!

Terlu is a woman just wanting to do good in the world and find a sense of place. I truly felt for her when she was sentenced for her crimes and seeing her struggle to embrace magic to help the greenhouse moved me. I loved her tenacity and her empathy. I loved her determination to help those around her and how she flourished under the support of Yarrow (the gardener) and the other sentient plants that show up. I also felt this was really great to see a happy ending for Kaz's previous owner (he is a sentient spider plant from book 1).

Yarrow is a gruff gardener who has spent years alone. He's grown a little resentful of people but I like how, despite being standoff-ish, he seeks to care for Terlu. I loved his baking quirk and his passion for plants. When he realizes Terlu might be able to help him, the hope in his character sores and we see him before more lively. He does have some issues with his past and he gets to address those throughout.

“I’m trying to say you make my world better. Every day, in a million different ways. You brought me to life.”

This book has no spice. There is a romance that is cute because of the banter between them. I loved how the plants who interject without realizing what is happening as Terlu and Yarrow really had no idea how to pursue a relationship which leads to some adorable fumbling of words. They knew they liked each other and were finding ways to show it. It was sweet and there were some kissing scenes. I liked how their fight to save the greenhouses brings them together.

The story ultimately has a mysterious element as Terlu tries to uncover why the greenhouses have been failing this year and how she can stop it. I felt it was engaging and the unveiling of the lore was beautifully done. I felt a part of the journey as each piece was unpacked and I liked the mix of decoding, history, and magic. This book did a fantastic job of setting the world - I want to visit these greenhouses so badly. The side characters were also amazing - from the cute winged cat Emeral to the sentient rose Lottie and her compatriots and more (I have a whole list but want surprises for people). They helped infuse whimsy and fun into the story as well as support to our main characters. I liked how there is the tension of the failing greenhouses but we still get to explore the wonders of them. This is a book of discovery and as the characters become more confident we start to be able to expand their world. The journey for Yarrow and Terlu is similar in many ways so watching them confront and be their true selves was a rewarding experience that had me smiling. The ending is extremely sweet and gives a great nod to the first book.

Overall, this is probably my favourite of the series right now. I had so much fun! Thank you Bramble for this arc!

Thank you Bramble for the gifted advanced copy of this book.

The Enchanted Greenhouse was the cutest, cozy fantasy that my heart needed. It had similar vibes to The House in the Cerulean Sea and just felt like a hug. It’s a magical and enchanting grumpy x sunshine tale with talking plants, winged cats and dragons! What’s not to love?

It also has beautiful themes centering around family, forgiveness, and belonging.

I never read The Spellshop, but this book made me want to pick it up.

Such a great sequel! I loved coming back to this world, and the story is like a great big hug! Amazing installation to this story.

This book was cozy and heartwarming.

Things I liked:
It wasn’t chaotic or overloaded with too many storylines. It felt hopeful and sweet. The FMC and MMC had insecurities they helped each other work through, which added depth to their relationship.

Things I didn’t like:
Terlu’s rambling and the constantly repeated thoughts became tiresome. The book also felt too long; I think it would’ve been fantastic at around 300 pages.