This re-entry to the world we first loved in 'The Spellshop' follows sunny Terlu Perna - the librarian who was turned into a statue for performing the spell that made Caz, our favorite spider plant, sentient. When she reawakens on an island covered in enchanted (but failing) greenhouses, she works together with a grumpy gardener to save them and find a place where she finally feels like she belongs. Sarah Beth Durst proves again that cozy fantasy-romance is the genre where she shines. I loved Terlu's story from beginning to end. If you loved 'The Spellshop', you will love this new installment just as much.

Thank you to Tor publishing for providing an ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review.

What a great cozy fantasy! Set in the same universe as The Spellshop, but not a sequel, we get to revisit the magical world of librarians and sentient plant companions on a new island with a delightful romance. The setting was lush and beautiful, the characters had a lovely depth, and the romance was full of deep knowing and a comfortable coming together. It is wonderful having a cozy romance story focused on growing a life with each other and the intimacy of sharing that without any sexy insinuations or assumptions. Overall I loved this!

I enjoyed The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst and it rates an easy 4 stars. It's just as cozy as The Spellshop. Revisiting this world was a blast and it's perfect for the summer season with all the talking plants and flowers. I loved getting the perspective of a sensitive extrovert character combined with a sensitive and shy love interest, it was adorable to watch that relationship progress through the pages.

I was slightly less invested in Terlu's story, knowing what had happened in The Spellshop to the world/her library. I didn't connect with her as a character as much as I did Kiela. But 4 stars is still a great rating in my book! Highly recommend picking this one up but do read The Spellshop first as this is quite the spoiler for that one.

I just loved it!! It’s just amazing how she can just make me feel so cozy and comforted by a book. Like how can she write so it’s like her book is hugging me?? It’s pure magic. 🥹💖 An amazing story of found family and belonging. Learning to love and forgiving yourself and finding the joy in the small things. With a cast of quirky characters that you’ll adore, The Enchanted Greenhouse will sweep you away to a mystical land of honey cakes and talking plants. If you love baking and are a plant collector this will cuddle up into a corner of your heart you never knew needed comfort. ❤️ If you loved The Spellshop you’ll LOVE this too!!

My hopes were high for this book after loving The Spellshop so much. I was not disappointed, I may have loved this combination of plants, magic and found family even more than The Spellshop! The cast of characters are all lovable in their own way. Terlu just wanted to have a friend, she is a social butterfly and just wants to connect with people. Our grumpy gardener Yarrow is also lovable in his dedication to the greenhouses and I just loved our kitty mascot/scarf Emeral! I also appreciated how this is a standalone, but if you did read The Spellshop, you'll have more background and enjoy the small glimpses we see. The descriptions of the greenhouses are *chefs kiss*! Not sure I could ask for more from the author! Cant wait to recommend when it comes out in July.

THE SPELLSHOP was one of my favorite reads of 2024, so I jumped at the chance to read the companion novel immediately. Terlu's loneliness pulled at my heartstrings and I adored watching how she created the family she needed in the greenhouse. The magic used in the greenhouse is delightful and all the different areas were lovely to imagine visiting. I adore the world created in these stories and will return to them again and again for the delightful cozy fantasy goodness that they provide with just the right amount of romance sprinkled on top. .

A delightfully cozy and romantic story about healing, second chances, and magical greenhouses. Terlu and Yarrow were both relatable in their own way and I enjoyed seeing how they helped each other grow, and also made each other feel comfortable and accepted as they were. There's such a tenderness to this book that made it hard to put down.

"The Enchanted Greenhouse" by Sarah Beth Durst is a captivating fantasy novel that will transport you to a magical world filled with wonder and excitement. The story follows a young girl named Lily who discovers a hidden greenhouse that is home to a variety of enchanted plants. As Lily explores the greenhouse and befriends its mystical inhabitants, she uncovers long-buried secrets and embarks on a thrilling adventure that will change her life forever.
Durst's enchanting prose brings the greenhouse to life, painting a vivid picture of its beauty and mystery. The characters are well-developed and engaging, and the plot is full of twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. "The Enchanted Greenhouse" is a must-read for fans of magical realism and fairy tales, offering a heartwarming and whimsical escape into a world where anything is possible.

Perfect cozy fantasy. Lovable and quirky characters. Wholesome romance. Talking plants and a flying cat what else could I ask for!

As charming and delightful as The Spellshop, although I think not quite as strong a story. Perhaps it's because I've read The Spellshop and so knew that the threat Terlu fears no longer existed, and so the stakes were low even for a cozy fantasy. The relationship between Yarrow and Terlu was very cute, if sometimes a little *too* awkward for my preference. There was more emotional depth in Yarrow's dynamic with his family. The plants are lovely and fun, and I love that Durst not only feels no need to explain how the magic operates, but even lampshades that by having the characters basically say "It's magic; don't worry about it." There's enough sense to it to explain the work of magic -- for instance, why you need certain spell ingredients and how things can go wrong with them, but not what it is about the magic that allows something without a mouth to speak.

Thank you fto Net Galley and Tor for sharing this fantastic story. Surrounded by a beautiful series of magical greenhouses, it's a story full of hope and love and finding where and who you belong to, as well as your importance in the world. I found myself laughing at times, only to be near tears just a few pages later.

I want to firstly thank the publisher and NetGalley for a digital review copy/ARC of this title!

If you are looking to escape into a cozy and magically lush story brimming with hope and second chances, “The Enchanted Greenhouse” is the book for you. I was first introduced to Sarah Beth Durst through “The Spellshop” (which I admittedly first saw and picked up due to the gorgeous cover and purple sprayed edges) and am so happy she decided to write another book in the same world!

“The Enchanted Greenhouse” revolves around Terlu Perna, a librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium who is put on trial, and eventually turned into a statue, for casting a spell to create a sentient spider plant. Several years later, Terlu unexpectedly finds herself human again as she wakes up alone in a cold, unfamiliar place. She soon learns she is on the island of Belde, which is nearly deserted but for a sprawling, magical greenhouse; a lone, reserved gardener named Yarrow; and a quirky, sentient rose named Lotti. Upon learning that everything harbored within the greenhouse is at risk of perishing due to failing magical enchantments, Terlu must decide whether to risk everything by once again committing illegal magic to help save them.

As the story progresses, Terlu goes from a lost and insecure young woman to someone who finds her true purpose and place in the world. It is so refreshing to read a story that not only contains lush, vivid language with the ability to transport you to another world (not to mention the positively cozy talking plants, miniature honey-loving dragons, and flying cat), but also one in which hope, love, forgiveness, kindness, and empathy shines through.

Overall, I would recommend “The Enchanted Greenhouse” to anyone looking for a cozy, whimsical fantasy that will make your heart melt and wrap you up in a warm embrace. While it is a standalone, I did enjoy having read “The Spellshop” first, as there are references throughout the story that hint at characters and events occurring in this first book. I look forward to reading more from Sarah Beth Durst!

4/5 stars <3

This was so cute and fun and I loved everyone in it. I wasn't quite as attached to the characters in this as I was to the character in The Spellshop, but I loved it nonetheless.

Thank you Netgalley for the arc!

RATING: 2.75/5 STARS

It pains me to give The Enchanted Greenhouse a low rating but I just could not get engaged with the plot. I do love this realm and the worldbuilding so am curious to see if there will be another spinoff from Sarah Beth Durst.

Utterly adored it. Even better than The Spellshop!

My official blurb: "The Enchanted Greenhouse is full to bursting with whimsy, wonder, and magical second chances. Kind, comforting, and utterly delightful – reading this book feels like coming home. I adored every page!"

I have this big ole philodendron at home, and now I imagine him talking in Dendy's voice and walking around with his root ball.

The Enchanted Greenhouse is an excellent sequel to the charming The Spellshop, and a wonderful story all on its own. It's full of magic and warmth, taking readers to a wintery island with a wondrous greenhouse of seemingly endless rooms, each with their own climate and incredible plants -- and even tiny dragons. It's an excellent read for plant-lovers, and was a lot of fun to read with snow still lingering all around me outside.

The book opens dramatically, with Terlu the librarian's trial for using magic illegally -- casting a sentience spell on a spider plant to keep her company in the lonely library stacks. Terlu's punishment is severe, and she's transformed into a wooden statue to be displayed as a warning to other librarians to keep them from using magic as well, indefinitely. Those who have read The Spellshop will be familiar with her story, as her spider plant friend Caz is grieving her loss throughout that book.

Then, years later, Terlu wakes up feeling snow on her face, and is shocked to find she's able to move once more -- but is all alone. She wanders until she finds an enormous greenhouse, and its sole caretaker, Yarrow. We get to discover the magic of the greenhouse right alongside Terlu, as Yarrow explains why he was anxious for her help -- the greenhouse is failing, and needs a sorcerer to mend it before more plants are lost. Terlu's both worried about possible punishment for casting any more spells, and determined to help Yarrow any way she can. The two are very different from one another (Yarrow has spent years alone on the island, while Terlu is outgoing and longs for company), but they work together well, and their romance slowly blossoms around them.

A sweet and magical romantic fantasy that explores the difficulties and importance of doing what is right and just, even if it goes against established law -- and about finding healing in community with others. I look forward to more stories set in this world, and will be recommending this to both fantasy and romance readers.

A curvy librarian who spent six years as a statue? A brooding gardener trying to save his magical greenhouse? Talking plants? Flying cats? Romance and family drama and second chances?!?!?! Sign me up! This book was a delight from beginning to end. The characters were relatable, the romance was swoony, and the setting was so unique! I wondered if Sarah Beth Durst was going to be able to replicate the charm she had in The Spellshop... well, she didn't replicate it- she improved upon it! I can't wait until July to buy a physical copy for my self, and to tell everyone I know to read this wonderful book.

I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and were not affected by the free copy.

This book isn't so much a sequel as it's a spin-off. We know her story as a cautionary tale of using magic illegally, now it's time to meet the librarian! Terlu Perna created Caz, our favorite sentient spider-plant, and was turned into a staute for all eternity, or until the library was burned. But that wasn't the end of her story. Terlu wakes up on a island full of magical greenhouses and learns she's supposed to be the sorcerer that will save the magic.

This book was adorable and and I loved it. I loved Terlu's growth, she went from being so lonely she created a sentient life, to an entire island of acceptance. Caz is no longer the only sentient plant we know, and I loved them all.

I love how everything was described in the book. In fact, I need the author to either stop describing food so well, or better yet, write a cookbook with all of the recipes.

I absolutely love cozy fantasy now and I hope we get more books in this world.

Sarah Beth with another banger. I was afraid there was no way this one would be as good The Spellshop but I was so surprised with how cute this was. The plants? Adorable. Characters? Emotional and moving and sweet and it had the perfect blend of cozy vibes and real feelings. Author truly creates spaces that you want to leave your life for.

The Enchanted Greenhouse was enchanting 😭 Sorry, I had to. Had to.

We follow the story of Terlu, a former librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, who was turned to into a statue as punishment for creating a magical sentient spider plant. Does it sound familiar? If you read "The Spellshop" then you know 😉

Anyway! A few years have passed with her being a wooden statue until she spell is broken and she is free. And cold. Lost. No idea where she is. She eventually finds her way to magical greenhouses tended by our beloved grumpy gardener, Yarrow. He's been doing a wonderful job of taking care of the magical greenhouses all alone but they need magic. *enter Terlu*

Besties, if you read The Spellshop and loved it then you will enjoy this one so much. The warm, cozy, wrapped in a warm blanket feeling that first book gave us is back.

And if you love the grumpy/sunshine trope then this is for you.