I loved this book! It was just as good as the first one in the series. I enjoyed to find out more about the lady who "made" Caz and what happened to her. This book was such a nice, "feel good" book that just made me feel happy after reading it. I highly recommend it!
The writing was great and I very much enjoyed the sentient plants and the winged cats. :)

First, I’d like to thank NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing me with an ALC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this well enough. Durst is very good at writing likable characters, lovable animal (and plant) companions, and cozy settings. When you read her books you just sort of sink into the story and let it hold you in its embrace. While The Spellshop was a favorite read last year, this book lacked some of the same magic for me. I really enjoyed the first half of the book. I loved seeing Terlu and Yarrow get to know each other and fall into a comfortable routine together. I thought they complimented each other really well. I loved Emmeril (sp?) and the mini dragons. There were so many cozy elements that had me wanting to move to the greenhouse immediately. But some of that magic was lost in the second half, for reasons I won’t mention due to spoilers. While I understand why Durst went in the direction she did, it just wasn’t a favorite for me. I may feel different on reread, but for now The Spellshop remains the winner of my affections.

3.5/5 Stars 🌟

I loved the first book in this world and this book met all my expectations. This book is for anyone that feels forgotten or like they are too much for other people to be around. There is a beautiful found family within this book even if some of them are made of chlorophyll.

Terlu’s journey is beautiful, and the narration fits the mood perfectly for every character. These characters already have a lot of depth, and the voices brought them even further into life.

Grab a trowel and get ready to laugh, cry, dream, and maybe fall in love with the enchanted world hidden in the snow. I know I will be re-listening to this book over and over again and dreaming of this world.

Never thought I'd cry over plants but here we are. Dare I say I loved this even more than The Spellshop even though it was one of my favourite books of last year? I think I will have a Sarah Beth Durst book in my top ten for the third year in a row!
The Enchanted Greenhouse reminded me why I love cozy fantasy as much as I do. It was so atmospheric with delightful characters and a sweet romance. Give me all the sentient plants! I just connect with them and all of their different personalities.

Very Cutesy book. Enjoyed the spellshop as well. Just a very nice warm and cozy book. Easy read and enjoyable.
Thank you

Very enjoyable, cozy, romantasy. I really enjoyed The Spell Shop so I am not at all surprised to have loved The Enchanted Greenhouse. This will be an easy lovable read for all those romantasy readers.

Thank you so much for this ALC opportunity, it was a great success!

I was excited for this story as I loved the author’s other book in this world. This one was definitely less than I had hoped for. I enjoyed learning more about what was going on in Alyssium and the surrounding area. Some of my favorite parts were mentions of Caz. The new sentient plants in this book were not as charming and funny as he. I did enjoy this story, and found it worth reading, especially for fans of The Spellshop. Terlu and Yarrow’s story was slow but a fun, cozy read.
3.75/5 stars

Thank you NetGalley and author Sarah Beth Durst for the opportunity to read this work in exchange for a fair review.
What does an island, a statue and grumpy gardener have in common? The need to survive. In this second installment to the Spellshop duology, we find out how a talking spider plant Kaz from book one was brought to life and starts the wheels of change. In the vast libraries of Alyssium, lonley librarian Terlu Perna cast a spell to bring Kaz to life, but then was punished as a result because she is not a sorcerer and therefore cannot cast. Her punishment, to spend eternity as a statue. One day she finds herself with feelings and thoughts as she becomes human once more on an enchanted island.
This island is inhabited by a grumpy gardener Yarrow, who is trying to discover why his enchanted geeenhouses are dying. Terlu, being an avid reader is fluent in the “First Language “ and may be able to decipher the sorcerer’s notes to heal the island.
In this cozy fantasy we see how simple kindness, compassion and love overcome all.
I rate this 4⭐️

This series is one of my new favorites. I love the cozy, feel good vibe Sarah Beth Durst creates. Her vivid world building, emotional depth, relationships, and storytelling are wonderful. It’s like a fantasy Hallmark movie at times. Terlu had a wonderful balance of growth and self doubt without being over the top. Yarrow developed and changed in a believable way. And small peaks of the capital and characters from the last book were appreciated. I hope there will be more!

Five hundred stars. This might be my top read of 2025 so far.

I loved everything about this. From the flawed MC who has always been too much for everyone, to the grumpy LI who shows his love by talking about plants and baking, the whole book is so cute.

It is a perfect standalone, and you do not have to have read the spellshop. We know the other characters are still doing well, but we never see them on screen, and I love that.


This book is so slow, and I mean that in the best way possible. It’s cozy like a warm hug. It’s just about the day to day life of the MC as she tries to save 300 greenhouses. Plus the imagery is amazing.

I listened to the audiobook, and I’m obsessed. The narrator was amazing.

Thank you NetGalley for this ALC

*Thank you to Bramble and Macmillan Audio for access to the advance reading copy and advance listening copy for this book!

Full transparency: I'm in the midst of a major reading slump right now. Was I worried that was going to influence my enjoyment of The Enchanted Greenhouse? Definitely. Did I need to worry? Definitely not! This book was such a delight!
Sarah Beth Durst gives readers an absolutely lovely cozy fantasy in this novel. The setting and atmosphere are absolutely fantastic and are described in such wonderful detail that beautiful pictures are painted in the reader's mind.
Our female main character is such a treat. She's immediately likable and is provided with a backstory that makes her relatable and endears her to the reader. Our male main character is quiet and brooding, but Durst does a great job with his backstory and character development throughout this book. The romance didn't overtake this story, which I really appreciated.
The plot of this book was interesting and really helped to progress the story. I became invested and was eager for these characters to solve the mysteries of the enchanted greenhouse and island.
The audiobook was such a treat and really added to the immersive experience that this story's setting and the descriptive language of the author helps to create. I definitely recommend giving this book a listen!
If you're looking for a sweet and charming cozy fantasy this is the book for you.

If you read The Spellshop, you will not be disappointed by this novel because Sarah Beth Durst does it again!
The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst is a gentle, magical tale about loneliness, second chances, and the power of growing things. Terlu Perna, punished for creating an enchanted spider plant to soothe her solitude, is turned into a wooden statue and hidden away in a great library. Years later, she awakens on a snowbound island dotted with hundreds of crumbling magical greenhouses and finds unexpected shelter with a grumpy gardener and his endless supply of honey cakes.

I absolutely adored the whimsical imagery that made every page feel like stepping into a fairy tale hothouse brimming with impossible blooms. The storytelling is tender and playful, weaving themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the longing to belong somewhere and to someone. I especially loved the sweet opposites-attract romance between warmhearted, impulsive Terlu and the practical, prickly gardener—it made me smile and sigh all the way through.

I’d recommend The Enchanted Greenhouse to anyone who loves cozy fantasies that feel like a cup of tea by a sunny window. If you enjoy stories about magical gardens, quiet yet brave heroines, and gentle love stories wrapped in lush, comforting magic, this book will be your perfect escape. Ideal for fans of cozy fantasy or anyone who believes in second chances for both plants and people.

A wonderful addition to Sarah Beth Durst’s cozy universe! The settings and action are very cinematic—I could picture them playing out onscreen perfectly, and Caitlin Davies brings the characters to life. Another lovely hug of an audiobook!

Thank you Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for an ALC of The Enchanted Greenhouse.

I was so happy to get to know Terlu's story.
This book was approved when I was at my worst mentally and I'm happy it was because gosh the story was so sweet and whimsical and heartwarming.
It helped me heal and relax and escape.

Also the Narrator (Caitlin Davies) was absolutely amazing!!!

I totally recommend to listen to it under the blanket during a rainy day.

The only word perfect enough to describe this book is magical 🥰
Absolutely love the magical element in these books. Sarah really does a great job at writing it. I can’t get over how cute the sentient plants are. I want a sentient plant myself 🤣 and I’m sad they don’t actually exist. This was a wonderful story! I think I even liked it a tiny bit better than The Spellshop. But both were so cute! This is not heavy on romance but it really doesn’t need it. I listened to the audiobook version and the narrator did an amazing job! She did so many different voices because there were so many different characters. And she nailed each one perfectly! I would definitely listen to more books narrated by her. I rated it 4 stars, mainly because it’s not at the top with my all time favorite books, but with that being said, it was super cute! It kept me entertained and wanting to know what happens next. My 13 year old self would have loved this read! I would definitely recommend it 🥰

I honestly didnt think that the spellshop could be topped but I was proven wrong. The Enchanted Greenhouse was just as cozy and fun. The narration was excellent as well. All of the same vibes as the spellshop but better! I loved all the sentient plants! They have to be my favorite characters!

"The Enchanted Greenhouse" is the 2nd novel in the same cozy fantasy world as Sarah Beth Durst's "The Spellshop". This novel follows Terlu Perna, who upon illegally using magic to create a sentient spider plant for company, gets turned into a statue. Years later, she is awoken from statue form on an island complete with a failing magical greenhouse, a grumpy gardener, and a winged cat. As Terlu adjusts to this new life, she must decide whether she will risk performing illegal magic once again to save the plants and magic of the greenhouse.

This novel can definitely be read as a stand alone, but I think you'll get a bit more out of it if you read "The Spellshop" first. I really enjoyed this, mainly due to the AMAZING narrator. I loved her in "The Spellshop" and she did just as amazing a job for "The Enchanted Greenhouse"! Her voice is so engaging and every character has their own unique way of speaking, you the listener can really tell them apart. I would love to listen to more works narrated by her. In terms of the plot, while I think I liked "The Spellshop" a tad more, this was still a really cozy read with some stakes, a cute grumpy sunshine love interest, and lots of funny magical plants! I did feel the love interest was a tad TOO grumpy and curmudgeonly for me, but he was still very sweet to Terlu and I loved that he really cared about his plants.

If you love cozy fantasy, and you loved the first novel in this world, you definitely HAVE to check out "The Enchanted Greenhouse". I highly recommend it in audiobook format as the narrator does a spectacular job of making the characters come alive with her performance.

5/5 stars

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing an ARC of this enchanting novel in exchange for an honest review.

I received an advance audiobook copy of The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst from netgalley.

The Enchanted Greenhouse is a standalone story set in the world of The Spellshop.

The narration is so well done and easy to follow.

The story is magical. New characters, a new land.

Overall a fun listen. I loved it.

I didn't truly think I'd ever find another book that would give me the same vibes as The Spellshop. I absolutely adored that book and figured it was one in a million. And it was... until Sarah Beth Durst decided to revisit the same world in The Enchanted Greenhouse! Once again, I was transported to a setting full of magic, sorcery, heartwarming relationships, found families and romance. And did I mention the winged cat? I wanted to just hug this book when I was done, but since I listened to the audio version, I just settled with a big sigh and few happy kicks of my feet. I was so satisfied with this story. You do not have to have read The Spellshop first or read the two books in an specific order, but I definitely recommend them both! If you want to get lost in a beautiful word full of plants, grumpy gardeners, adorable cottages and even a ghost, this book is it!

Somehow I loved this sequel even more than I loved book 1 which I didn’t know was possible! In a time of uncertainty this book was a beacon of hope that doing the right thing and protesting unfair laws does matter. I adored the queernormative world and the sentient plants. I don't know how this author keeps making me fall for plants but I was once again wooed by their charms. This book was such a warm hug. Our main character has been discarded and forgotten and I found it incredibly healing to watch her find a home where she is loved and appreciated. The romance is pretty slow burn and somewhat secondary to our main character's journey so don't expect it to be the main focus of the story. I did find the romance plot to be very adorable and all the yearning was adorable to read about. If you are here for a healing story about a librarian finding a purpose and a home then I'm sure you will be charmed by this delightful book.

The narration was fabulous! I loved all the distinctive voices the cast of characters got and Terlu's earnest voice just made me even more invested in her story. I usually like to switch between an ebook and an audio but I wanted to read this entirely on audio because this narrator brought so much heart to this story that my imagination couldn't match.