This is a second installment in the Spellshop series. It combines what we learned in the first book and embellishes on it in the second,
I have to give a thumbs up high five to the narrator of the audio books. You do a great job! Very enjoyable to listen to while I get lesson plans ready for the students and my daily chores.
Terlu has a history you might remember, she was the poor librarian that turned to stone for using magic to make a familiar plant into an equal.
By some fate she has been sent to an island where she is magically awakened to find herself with a very cute gardener and a lot of magic going on. One thing she is not certain of is how she got there or why her sentence was cut short for her punishment.

This cute story tells how Terlu must help this island and save it with the help of this handsome gardener and his many magical creatures.

I hate giving away spoilers so just read it. Not too spicy for sensitive readers, but it does touch on politics and sensitive subjects.

This was such a delightful second book to the Spellshop! We follow Kaz’s creator on a nearly empty island of enchanted greenhouses and one gardner.

The plot and connection to the first book were so enjoyable. The grumpy gardener, talking plants, and overall feel of this book was so cozy and lovable. If you enjoyed The Spellshop, you’ll love this. You can even read it as a standalone if you didn’t read The Spellshop. The sentient plants were my favorite.

(4.5 ⭐️ rounded up )

This is a cute cozy fantasy story. An abandoned island filled with greenhouses and a lonely gardener. I loved the entire storyline. I loved Terlu and Yarrow, along with the whole host of plant friends. This story had me grinning ear to ear. And dare I say that I loved this one even more than its predecessor. I really hope there is an another book in this series. These books make me want to curl up on my couch with a cup of tea and a cozy blanket and a dog.

I love the narrator of this series. She does the voices very well and she’s easy to listen to even on 2.0 speed.

Thank you to NetGalley, Sarah Beth Durst, and Macmillan Audio for the chance to review this book.

Loved this followup that wasn't fully a follow up, and it was a great and cozy world and set of characters... loved the mysterious world and the great emotional depth and expanded building

I ended up not finishing this book. I personally found it a little bit slow and uninteresting. I did read the first book and thought it was cool that you kind of get a timeline in reference to the events happening in the Kingdom that are also happening at the same time as the first book. In regards to the revolution. But overall I was not interested enough to continue listening to the audiobook.

I did not leave a written review on any platform so there is no review link.

3 stars

This was cute! I definitely loved book 1 a bit more, but they both just put me in a such good mood! I definitely would rec if you want a super silly and sweet story.

I did officially decide to DNF this book at 72%

I want to be clear: I did not find issue with the story nor the writing. I found both to be lovely and whimsical. For some reason, I just found myself slowly losing interest. I do not know if it was timing or what, but if I do choose to restart this book in the future, I will come to update this review.

I am giving this 4 stars because I think that’s a very fair assessment of how I was going to rate the book up until I started losing interest.

<b>4.5⭐</b>

At first, I wasn't in the right headspace for this one, but I'm glad I pushed on because once I settled into the rhythm, I really enjoyed this cozy-adjacent fantasy romance.

It’s fairly slow-moving, and there were a couple of parts plot-wise that dragged just a bit, but in retrospect, everything felt necessary to the story. It wasn’t a deal-breaker for me, and the pace of the romance specifically? Spot-on.

The timing of the romantic ‘dance’ they did was perfect. How Terlu and Yarrow moved together, when they were apart, it all worked seamlessly. No contrived dramatic fight or years-long separation. The drama was external. I love stories that are “us vs. the problem” rather than “me vs. you vs. your ex vs. the world.” And these two presented a united front.

They also encouraged growth in each other in a way that feels grounded and healing. Even when Yarrow is having extra big problems with his family, he's still present with Terlu.

As for Terlu, at the beginning of the story she felt very “blank canvas," like an avatar for the reader with little personality of her own. That did not last and she blossomed over the course of the narrative.

And most notably, the author seems to have a deep grasp of human nature and that comes through in the writing. Even quiet moments have a resonant emotional core, and this feels born of Durst’s genuine understanding of people.

<b>Audio-Specific 🎧:</b> Caitlin Davies does a good job with this one (as ever!) I did increase the default speed, which is pretty common for me these days. An interesting note: I’d mentioned in my review of her performance in The Executioners Three that the over-enunciation of certain words felt purposeful, but after this one I realized that's just how she reads. It's not a bad thing, just noticeable.

<b>📌 TL;DR: </b> A slow-moving, sweet romance that has a few nice worldbuilding surprises you won't expect.

This story returns us to the world of The Spellbook. While it can be enjoyed as a standalone, it does reference events and characters from the first book. We follow Terlu, who was condemned to life as a statue after unlawfully creating a sentient spider plant named Caz. The twist is that she remained awake and aware during her time as a statue. Eventually, someone rescues her, and she finds herself on an island with just one other occupant, Yarrow. Yarrow is a gardener and the sole caretaker of a vast, enchanted collection of greenhouses. After the sorcerer who maintained these greenhouses passed away, Yarrow needs Terlu's help to save the plants.

Along the way, the story introduces a variety of sentient plants, tiny dragons, and bat cats, along with some elements of romance. Similar to the first book, this story falls into the Romantasy genre, but it is undeniably cozy cottage-core fantasy. Although there is more yearning and romance in this tale, these elements are not the central focus. Instead, the narrative centers on themes of forgiveness, acceptance, healing from trauma, and discovering one's true place in the world.

The sentient plants, especially Lottie, also reflect this journey, having to grow beyond their trust issues after the person they relied on most forced them into a state of hibernation. I appreciated the callbacks to characters from the first book; weaving familiar names and personalities into this story really helps connect the two worlds. I hope for a future story where all the characters can meet.

The narrator does a fantastic job, especially with the talking plants, each of which has a life of its own. This is a heartwarming story filled with a small amount of adventure and an abundance of emotional depth.

Absolutely adorable. I love this so much. Such a sweet and cozy story. The love story was so heartwarming and I laughed out loud a lot too while reading this. Perfect cozy magical romance.

Thanks to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the advance listener copy! I loved the narrator and the book was very well written! Such a great plot and characters- don’t know which I enjoyed more- this one or Spell Shop!

The Enchanted Greenhouse was a cute read. I really liked the narrator. She did bring the talking plants to life. Although this book had elements of a romance, I would not consider this a romance.. It’s a cute, cozy fantasy. I do have the first one that I have yet to read and this book peaked my interest a little bit more to pick it up.

I actually just cried over a spider plant. This book was so cute and cozy. I loved everything about it. My favorite part was all the greenhouses, especially because I work in greenhouses. The intricacies of each greenhouse and the way Sarah paints them. GOD. And all the crumbs from the Spellshop, and even all the hints pointing towards the next book. I love this little world she’s created. I’d read a thousand books in this series. The sentient plants have the be my favorite part. They’re always so full of personality and they make me laugh. I loved everything that they included the bit at the end with Kiela and Caz’s book. Hopefully we can see a reunion in the future for Caz and Terlu. DENDY! I loved him too, when we thought he died I almost cried… OVER A PLANT!!! I don’t even know what else to say because it was the perfect cozy fantasy read!!

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillian Audio for this advanced listening copy!!!

I loved this enchanting book with enchanting characters - it was so cozy.

I really enjoyed *The Spellshop* and was excited to dive back into this world with *The Enchanted Greenhouse*. This setting was just as cozy as the first book and, dare I say, even more magical. I love the idea of a magical greenhouse. All of the characters were so lovable - Terlu, specifically, is such a delight. As an introvert, the plot and setting of this is a dream. The idea of ending up on a remote island with several spelled greenhouses, a large house full of books, and magical creatures and plants to keep me company is enough for me to die happy. But throw in a handsome and sweet person that loves to cook and bake and I truly don’t think I need anything else. Unlike me, though, Terlu has a tenacity and well of knowledge that makes her perfect for helping the greenhouses with their magic.

I loved meeting each new character and watching the friendships, family relationships, and romance grow. The ups and downs were perfect in the sense that they felt important for the character growth but weren’t high enough stakes that I ever had that sinking feeling making this a great cozy read. There’s mystery as well, that kept me turning the pages.

It looks like there’s a third book in this series coming that I am so excited to read. I highly recommend this as an audiobook. The narrator is wonderful and brings each character to life. It’s super easy to get lost in the story and forget this is only one person you are listening to.

3.75 stars - audiobook ALC

Thank you Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for this ALC!

The enchanted greenhouse is a cute standalone sequel to The Spellshop, perfect for those that love cozy fantasy.
This book is bubbly and sugar sweet in character and writing. Sarah Beth Durst creates an array of characters, both human, magical, that are energetic countering the gruff gardener. It works on its own in addition to its spin-off “sequel” of The Spellshop feel good.

I felt a bit lukewarm on this one (compared to The Spellshop). This follows the majority of general cozy fantasy tropes that I’ve encountered 1.baking, 2.side character cat that doesn’t do much, 3.found family, 3.opening a store (In this case everyone keeps moving to this island) which isn’t bad, it’s just not engaging me as quickly. This story continued an issue I had with is predecessor in how much Terlu consistently voiced how she doesn’t want to get caught by the authorities every other page. Its repetitiveness made it hard to connect to her as she is only POV. In general, this book follows a very similar plot to The Spell Shop, but in a more laid back setting. If you’re looking for a continuation of world building from the bit seen in The Spellshop, you won’t see that here. The island Terlu lands on is very isolated and deserted island with limited connection to the outside world.

The audiobook’s narrator, Caitlin Davies, does an excellent job bringing to life Terlu and the other inhabitants of the island. Her voice for Terlu matches her energy and the story in general. The organization has a general and easy to understand flow both audiobook and text. My only gripe is a personal preference in that the energetic voice used for both Terlu and Cassie—albeit matching their personalities—drained my socialization battery from just listening especially passages where they were conversing.

Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for a copy provided for an honest review.

The Spellshop was one of my favorite fantasies last year so I was excited to see The Enchanted Greenhouse set in the same world. You don’t have to read The Spellshop first, but I think you will be more comfortable with the setting if you do. (Plus it’s such a wonderful, cozy fantasy.) This book follows Terlu Perna, who created the beloved Caz, a sentient spider plant that simply dominated my fascination with The Spellshop. For practicing this forbidden magic, Terlu was punished and turned into a statue banished to a reading room in the library of Alyssium.

This story truly begins when Terlu is brought back to life in a strange place under circumstances that she eventually comes to believe may have been some misunderstanding since the only other human around is a grumpy gardener inhabiting an island filled with magical greenhouses that are deteriorating. He sent for help and in return received her statue indicating that she was a sorceress who could heal the greenhouses, while Terlu has no idea what has transpired in the kingdom nor what happened to Caz.

This story is filled with many plant characters that I came to love dearly. Not to mention a grumpy gardener with a complicated family of yet more eccentric personalities. It’s a cozy fantasy that I found inspiring and heartwarming. I primarily listened to the audiobook which was narrated by Caitlin Davies. She did a splendid job with Terlu and all the fascinating characters in this cozy fantasy, just as she did with The Spellshop. I didn’t want to let this world go and hope there is more to come!

Recommended to fantasy lovers for a light, uplifting read.

The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst

This hurts me to write, but I did not finish The Enchanted Greenhouse. I adored The Spellshop. I listened to it last year and simply fell in love with the characters and the world. I even loved the narrator, who read this book as well. But this time, I really struggled with the narration. Caitlin Davies over-enunciated every syllable to the point where I couldn't focus on anything else. I felt like I was being smacked in the face with every consonant, and every "T" and "D" was practically spit at me. She also sounded like a Disney princess talking to a preschool classroom. Snow White talking to the Dwarves is what comes to mind. Questions were over-exaggerated and exclamations had me turning the volume down. I don't remember this with The Spellshop. I do remember her being a bit perky-sounding, but not like this. I finally had to give up at 14% and switch to the eARC because I couldn't listen anymore. Side note, she pronounced "Terlu" different than how it's spelled, which really threw me when I started reading the eARC and couldn't figure out who this person was at first.

I must start this review by stating that I'm not typically a fan of cozy fantasy, but I genuinely enjoyed this book.
The story was captivating, the world-building was impressive, and the character development was well-crafted.
While it may not be a traditional slow-burn romance, it does feature a found family and a second chance well-developed fantasy element. I highly recommend this book to anyone seeking a fantasy read that's enjoyable without being overly stressful.
I want to express my gratitude to NetGalley for providing me with an audiobook copy of this book. I highly recommend the audiobook as well. The narrator did an exceptional job, making it an ideal audiobook for listening while working or doing chores.
I'll refrain from elaborating on the plot details, as you can always refer to the blurb for more information but what I can say is that it was very refreshing. Everything in the plot felts like something new and not like a copy from something I read before. I think that is what I enjoyed the most.

4/5

The Enchanted Greenhouse is a beautifully crafted tale of second chances, self-forgiveness, and quiet companionship—all wrapped in a soft blanket of magic and greenery. As the second book in the Spellshop series, it builds on an already enchanting world with more sentient plants, hidden magic, and emotional depth.

Terlu, once a lonely librarian who created a living plant companion out of desperation, is now trying to find her place in a world that punished her harshly. After six years as a statue, she awakens to a world she no longer recognizes—and is sent to a distant island to help save its failing magical greenhouses. She meets Yarrow, the last gardener, a man who values peace and solitude but finds his world upended by the talkative, kind-hearted Terlu. Their dynamic is charming: she’s bright and eager, he’s reserved and cautious. But through shared struggles and small, meaningful interactions, they discover they have more in common than either expected. Their romance grows not with dramatic flair, but through patience, trust, and mutual respect. The true star, however, is the setting. Durst’s greenhouse system is breathtaking in its creativity—palaces of glass and flora where each greenhouse has its own unique magic. The sentient plant Lotti is a delightful addition, as are the many charming creatures that inhabit this island oasis.

Caitlin Davies’ narration enhances the emotional arc of the story, capturing the tenderness and magical realism at the heart of it all. Her voice fits the tone perfectly—gentle, expressive, and warm.

Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for the audiobook ARC!

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC in exchange for an honest review.

Well that was just cozy and delightful. It wasn’t perfect of course. The main character felt way too similar to the FMC in the first book (though maybe because I just finished reading that one a few days before jumping in here) and I didn’t really grow super attached to any of the characters here. There certainly weren’t many major points of plot tension so on occasion it felt just like an excuse for the author to write about another crazy wild magic greenhouse room. But overall it was a nice boon to zone out to for a few days.