I was so happy to return to this incredible world Durst has created. This book is cozy, sweet, hopeful, and magical, and I’m obsessed with the cat.

I loved reading The Enchanted Greenhouse so much, when I saw the audiobook, I just had to listen! I was not disappointed. Great narrator for a wonderful cozy story!

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 was pleasantly surprised when I came across this follow up to The Spellshop. Same cozy vibes, more delightful sentient plants. You can't go wrong!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 4.5/5 stars
The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst is another heartwarming triumph in her cozy fantasy universe. With her signature blend of low-stakes magic, emotionally resonant themes, and a lovingly imagined world, Durst continues to prove she’s one of the best in the genre.

This standalone companion to The Spellshop follows Terlu (the librarian who created Kaz, everyone’s favorite sentient spider plant), as she’s suddenly reawakened after years of being frozen by a statue spell. She wakes up on an unfamiliar, snow-covered island, where enchanted greenhouses dot the landscape and shelter is a magical puzzle in itself. Her unexpected guide? A gorgeous green-winged cat that leads her to Yarrow, the grumpy and guarded gardener with a tender core.

Their relationship was, respectfully, very audhd-coded to me. Terlu comes off with the energy of a hummingbird, while Yarrow is very much stuck in special interests. Their relationship is full of quiet miscommunications, overthinking, mutual respect, and slow-burning, yet shy, yearning. It’s a soft and thoughtful romance that feels deeply affirming, especially for those who understand what it means to connect on your own terms.

The world Durst has built continues to be a joy to explore. I love that its inhabitants span every color of the rainbow, that little dragons pollinate flowers like honeybees, and that plants are as opinionated and full of personality as the humans. It’s a place that feels like childhood magic… endlessly charming and brimming with wonder. I need a map of this world someday!

And for fans of The Spellshop, don’t worry, we are served a couple of Easter eggs while getting to meet more sentient plants, including a standout new favorite: Lottie, a resurrection rose with a big heart.

At its core, this book is about second chances. As someone who’s had to restart more than once, Terlu’s journey struck a deeply personal chord. Her internal battle with the risks of illegal magic, the weight of past consequences, and her drive to do the right thing, even at great cost, was moving and beautifully told. She’s a fierce, kind, and layered protagonist, and I loved following her story.

I sincerely hope Sarah Beth Durst never stops writing cozy fantasy. This world is one I want to return to again and again.

This book was just as cozy and cute as the first story in the series! I loved the audiobook because it was so easy to slip into this magical world and feel at home.

I did think that this book felt a little too long, and some of the plot wasn't as fast-moving as I would have liked, although I still loved the general idea of the story. At first, I didn't love all the side characters, but grew to love the plants' little friendships and personalities. I do wish there had possibly been a few fewer side characters - it just would've been easier to follow. But I loved learning Terlu's story - it was the main reason I was so excited for this book! Also loved, loved, loved learning more about Caz and hearing about him!

The romance was so cute, although not as cute as the first book, and I didn't feel like there was a true spark or chemistry between the FMC and MMC; it just felt like convenience.

Overall, a super cute read that I would love to cozy up and listen to in the winter, even if it felt a little long and flat in parts.

Reading the Enchanted Greenhouse felt like coming home after a long time away. Sarah Beth Durst has done it again! The way she weaves these really emotional moments and character experiences into a larger story are so impactful!

Terlu, a library worker, breaks the law by using magic to create a sentient spider plant (CAS!!!) and is harshly sentenced to become a statue for her crime. Time passes and she awakens to find herself on a remote almost completely deserted island. Almost deserted except for hundreds of gloriously large and enchanted greenhouses and a grumpy handsome gardener who cares for them. Soon after arriving, she discovers that something has gone awry on the island and the magic that had once sustained the greenhouses is failing. Terlu has to use every skill she acquired at the library and find the courage to help the gardener in his mission to save the plants in the best way she knows how even if the consequences are severe…

After so thoroughly enjoying this book, I can safely say that Sarah Beth Durst has established herself on my auto-read author list. Can’t wait to see what this author shares with us next!

If you are looking for cozy romantasy Sarah Beth Durst is perfect! I really loved the first book in this series The Spellshop and this one was great as well. I think a lot of readers will sympathize with Terlu and her desire to find a place where she fits in. The talking plants were really fun characters and I liked that Caz got to connect the two books.

Yarrow is a great hero. The grumpy ones with hearts of gold always get me. I would have loved to see a bit more of his perspective but the dual perspective seems to be less common in romantasy books. There were times when this book went a bit slowly but I did love all the little magical details that go included. I really want a flying cat now!

I listened to the audiobook version of this story and really enjoyed it. Caitlin Davies did the narration and she also did the narration for the first book. I will say it's a longer audiobook (13 hours) so unless you speed up your books (guilty) or don't mind a longer listen I might read this one with your eyeballs.

I was first drawn to The Enchanted Greenhouse because of the premise. Magic and a greenhouse? Say no more. As a plant lover, the setting was instantly irresistible, and the author does a beautiful job of building a world that feels not only richly imagined but almost tangible. I could see the frost on the glass, smell the soil, and hear the whisper of magical flora around every corner.

But the atmosphere isn’t the only thing that pulled me in. The story centers on one of my favorite romance dynamics: grumpy versus sunshine. Terlu is warm and open-hearted, with just enough mischief to get herself turned into a statue (which, let’s be honest, is such a great hook). And Yarrow, the gruff, guarded gardener who bakes honey cakes and offers her a safe haven, is completely swoon-worthy in the slowest, softest way. The relationship develops with a gentle tenderness that feels earned and real, even in a world full of sentient plants and decaying magic.

The audiobook narrator weaves the story beautifully, matching the lyrical tone of the writing and helping bring the lushness of this world and the quiet emotional stakes fully to life. It’s the kind of cozy fantasy that doesn’t shy away from deeper themes like loneliness, self-forgiveness, and choosing connection even when it feels risky.

The Enchanted Greenhouse is whimsical, warm, and just a little bit wild in the best way. If you’re craving a story where kindness has power, where greenhouses hum with hidden magic, and where second chances bloom slowly and beautifully, this one is a must-read.

Five stars.

Thank you to the author, NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for sharing this delightful ALC with me!

4.5 Stars
This was as cozy as The Spellshop but I found I wasn't as invested in these characters as much as I was with that book. I still enjoyed following Terlu's journey and seeing her relationship with Yarrow develop. I loved the references we got throughout this story of the first book and wouldn't mind more stories from this world (one on the adventures at sea of the fern and the delivery ship would be fun)! The narrator also did a great job at bringing all these characters to life!

Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ARC!

This is quickly becoming my favorite genre. It is such a cute and cozy book. I almost venture to say that I liked this one a little more than the first because there's so many cute little companions to love. The love story is short and sweet, but the companions will win over your heart from the beginning. It seems like there's a possibility for another book and I will immediately preorder that if that's the case! Great read!! 5 stars isn't enough.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the chance to listen to the audiobook of The Enchanted Greenhouse!

Sarah Beth Durst’s first novel in this world, The Spellshop, is one of my all time favorite cozy fantasies. This follow-up absolutely delivers. This is peak cozy fantasy. Grumpy/sunshine romance, sentient plants, a flying cat, miniature dragons, found family, and heaps of delicious baked goods.

Absolutely recommend for anyone who needs a hug in book form.

There is something special about being able to return to the world of one of your top reads of 2024. This book was everything. I loved the magic system and the magical greenhouses. I also was so excited to get the full story on how Caz came to be. Terlu is an amazing character, though soft and bubbly she also had an edge of determination and no nonsense. I really loved Yarrow, the perfect grump to Terlu's sunshine. I thought he was so sweet right from the start. And their relationship felt organic (no pun intended). It was easy to fall in love with them falling in love. Once again I am bummed that sentiment plants are not a thing! The plants in this one have the best personalities and I adored Lotti so much. This is the perfect cozy story. The narrator did an amazing job of bringing this lovely story to life.

I read Spellshop earlier this year and fell in love with the cozy magical world of Alyssium. The Enchanted Greenhouse did not disappoint showing more of the world and making it even cozier.

I would’ve read this book even if Terlu was a statue the whole time telling us gossip about people visiting the library. But alas she was turned back into her human form and we were all introduced to the greenhouse. If I could pick a place to live it would be the Greenhouse of Belde. It literally has everything you could ever need or want.

This book gives you: grumpy/sunshine, sentient plants, found family, slow burn, low stakes fantasy. WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT????? It is a wonderful addition to the world Durst created. I can’t wait to see what she does next.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC

I'm not sure if it's because I listened to the audiobook of The Enchanted Greenhouse and Caitlin Davies absolutely crushed the performance, but I enjoyed this book even more than The Spellshop!? This book can certainly be read on its own, but there are quite a few Easter eggs so I personally recommend reading The Spellshop first.

The Enchanted Greenhouse is a very cozy, light-stakes (in my opinion) fantasy story and just like The Spellshop, found family is a big component of it. This story comparatively has more romance though, and I think it's because TEG has Terlu and Yarrow alone together for most of it (and right from the beginning), compared to TS which had Kiela and Caz together a lot instead, on top of everyone on the island.

The romance was SO sweet. Yarrow's guarded but kind and loving, and Terlu is so full of energy and would go to bat for just about anyone in her life. They match each other so well. I love how Terlu gets so protective over Yarrow and I love how Yarrow reassures Terlu every time she is second guessing herself. They were so adorable. Lottie was a hoot and I loved how Caitlin Davies gave each plant their own personality with her performance - I could picture them all so easily in my head! The descriptions of all the plants, animals, and baked goods were amazing.

This world is so full of life and I sincerely hope we get another cozy fantasy from Sarah Beth Durst! Thank you to NetGalley for the ALC!

Another wonderful cozy, fantasy that just wraps you up like a warm blanket! This one is for the plant lovers with sentient plants and vivid, magical greenhouses that have the best descriptions. Terlu and the grumpy gardener have the sweetest relationship unfold throughout the book. They both learn about dealing with loneliness and relying on others. I loved the ending and tied to The Spellshop that unfolded.

SOLLDDD i ate this up. i want to live in this book and never leave. Somehow better than the first book, and the narration was magical

Sarah Beth Durst continues to create the coziest, sweetest world that I DESPERATELY want to visit.

The Enchanted Greenhouse is the perfect follow-up to last year’s the Spellshop, except this time the book follows the woman who created our sentient spider plant Kaz, Terlu.

Cozy fantasy is not always a hit for me, but this one had it all: talking plants, tiny dragons, found family, grumpy/sunshine romance, and the burning desire to do what is right, not what is easy. This book is like being wrapped in a warm hug with a steaming cup of tea and of course, a side of honey cakes.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

Such a cute story, absolutely loved it. I can't wait to see how they expand the wonderfully established world and characters.
I do wish they included recipes since the food sounds so good.

We are back in the world of The Spellshop and boy oh boy have I missed it.

I read The Spellshop last year thanks to my Owlcrate Subscription choosing it as one of the fall monthly picks. I feel in love with this cozy fantasy world and was hoping and praying we’d get more books in this world. Thankfully Sarah answered that request and gave us The Enchanted Greenhouse!! Which I’m happy to report was even more adorable than its predecessor.

4 ⭐️- Just like the first book, The Enchanted Greenhouse is a wholesome, cozy fantasy that feels like receiving a warm hug. I was lucky enough to listen to this as an ALC. and I cannot stress enough how relaxing and soothing this story was. It’s been such a rough week personally and this book gave me such a serotonin boost.

In case y’all don’t know our book follows, Terlu Perna, who got mentioned in book one thanks to certain spider plant 😉. She’s sent to a magical island full of enchanted greenhouses as punishment for using magic. On the island she encounters a grumpy gardener and his flying cat. Both content to be left alone. However, he needs her help because his greenhouses are mysteriously dying and he doesn’t know how to save them. Terlu decides to make up for her past mistakes and will do anything to help them.

I cannot stress this enough how adorable this book was. Terlu, was our adorkably awkward sunshine FMC that you can’t help but relate to her. Yarrow, is our dashing but grumpy MMC. But even though he’s rough around the edges and has been hurt before. Watching the romance blossom between these two was so charming and sweet. I think my only complaint with the book was that I wanted more romance between the two because I loved them so much.

Besides the romance the story itself was fast paced and intriguing. Following along with the characters as they try to uncover the reason for the failing greenhouses was a joy to watch from beginning to end.
Listen I could go on and on about how much I enjoyed this book but I don’t want to spoil anything so I’ll leave y’all with this. Buy the freaking book when it comes out later this July. It’s not one to miss!

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

Once again Sarah Beth Durst has out done herself. I love the whimsical world she has created in the Spellshop series. The characters are super enjoyable and I love all the talking plant drama. I also like that each book can be read as a stand alone yet they still give value to each story without being essential to enjoying each one. I loved listening to the audiobook for The Spellshop and was so pleased to get the audio for The Enchanted Greenhouse sent to me. The Spellshop is hard to beat and a cosy romance but I think The Enchanted Greenhouse tops it. I hope there are more of these books to come!