This was such a sweet, cozy story. I think I liked it more than the Spellshop. I liked the romance between Terlu and Yarrow, they were awkward and adorable. The talking plants were also cute little side characters. It was almost like a warm hug of a book.

I’m not sure how this is possible, but I think I liked this one better then, Spellshop. I don’t know if it was the griffins, chocolate loving dragons, or the sentient plants….yeah, it’s the sentient plants! Though I did absolutely love Caz too. I like to dream that my plants are alive but I just can’t hear them speak because my ears can’t pick up their frequencies. So this is like a dream of mine!
The love story here is slow but sweet.
Caitlin Davies’ audio narration is perfect as she reads you this cozy fantasy set in a world I only dream could be real!

This book was absolutely perfect! Cozy, sweet, enough of a conflict to keep you coming back for more. If you haven't read the Spellshop (which you should, it's also perfect) you can still read the Enchanted greenhouse without any confusion.
I loved everything about it!

The audiobook of The Enchanted Greenhouse was just as perfect as The Spellshop. Catilin Davies once again brings you right into the story that connects to The Spellshop yet you need not read The Spellshop to follow The Enchanted Greenhouse. The story begins at Terilu's trial for creating Caz and gives us a glimpse into what happens to her immediately following. Terilu awakens from being a statue on a cold island and begins her new adventure to find herself, friends, and more. Sarah Beth Durst has become and immediate purchase for me and I cannot wait to grab a hardcover copy of this book.

A cozy, low stakes, lighthearted fantasy story about a librarian finding her place in the world after an innocent crime. Terlu is very much a sunshine character full of optimism yet so insecure in herself. Sentient plants, an amazing multi roomed greenhouse, and found family round out the cast. A slow burn, closed door romance with an introverted gardener is secondary to the main story. I enjoyed the narrator and the various voices.

This is marked as the second book in a series but can be very much read as a standalone with just some mentions of occurrences and characters in The Spellshop.

Thank you Macmillan Audio for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley.

This was a really cute cozy fantasy and the audiobook version was very well done. Caitlin Davies masterfully brought this story to life and I am very glad I listened to this book instead of physically reading it. She just had a way of capturing Terlu's emotions and everything happening on the island and with the greenhouses. It was a really enjoyable audiobook.
Terlu was a librarian who broke a law when she used a spell to create a magical spider plant (yay nod to The Spellshop). When she is awakened on an island to help solve what's happening to the magical greenhouses, she has to find the bravery to use magic once more for such a cause if she can figure out what the late sorcerer's magic entailed.
I thought the romance was cute between her and Yarrow. She was more optimistic to his reserved nature, but the way her companionship opened him up was sweet. Rose was a fun side character along with the other plants. I liked the light magic system and the fun mystery of it. It was a cute story.
I received an advance listening copy of this book from Netgalley and Macmillan audio. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Content: kisses, some family abandonment, and LGBTQ side characters who are married and kiss.

Terlu Perna isn't in Elysium anymore. She awakens from punitive statue-ification—magically creating a sentient spider plant was not legal for a lowly librarian—outside a system of greenhouses on an island she's never even heard of. The only person around is Yarrow, the gardener/caretaker, and his greenhouses are not only majestic, they are magical. Unfortunately, the buildings have been failing room-by-room for years without a sorcerer around to maintain the spells. And so, as in the first book in the series, it is up to our former librarian to teach herself sorcery with the assistance of a passionate (and this time slightly grumpy) man.

My husband and I read The Spellshop together so naturally we read this together too. This sequel is definitely better written than Spellshop, which we rated a 3/5. We felt the romance portion of this novel evolved naturally, with things like Yarrow coming to take care of his frazzled academic girlfriend who forgets to eat when she's researching spells. Descriptions of the environment, the food, the buildings, the people, are all detailed in a way that can almost be excessive. The plot is decently paced, though there could have been a smidge more foreshadowing or earlier foreshadowing so that solutions to problems don't pop up right before they are used.

Terlu and Yarrow are well-developed as are the primary plantfriends, but there end up being too many characters to follow between the humans and all the sentient plants. At multiple points, the reader is introduced to an overwhelming number of named characters in a single scene. The attempts to mitigate this actually make it worse as a list of plants and names and pronouns plopped into the middle of a chapter just isn't all that helpful in an audiobook.

Also, in comparison to the previous book, we struggle somewhat to get behind this plot. Why are these greenhouses so incredibly valuable? It doesn't seem to be a Seed Bank so surely these plants exist elsewhere in the world. Yes, it may be more hassle to acquire the plants elsewhere, but the characters repeatedly risk human life to save plants that are seemingly not unique. We enjoy the danger, just not the risk. The exploration of sorcery's danger was actually one of the husband's favorite parts of the book, but it maybe needed to be addressed more. The ethical discussion of how terribly things can go wrong feels like it stopped because the author didn't want to deal with the question of whether magic was banned from untrained hands for a reason.



Side note: At some point during this book, a joke developed between us that Yarrow is just the Last True Believer of a Cult. It ruins the coziness of the novel but it makes more sense at times if the old sorcerer is viewed as a cult leader and the gardeners are his followers who eventually left when the leader started devolving.


The narration on the audiobook is lovely and the editing is good however with so many characters, her voices (that help wonderfully early on to differentiate between characters) eventually start sounding the same because there are too many characters to give them each a unique voice like she's attempting to do. No fault of the narrator, but the excessive character list means this may be a book you need a text copy of just to keep the characters straight.

I loved the spell shop and this book didn’t disappoint!! It was funny and whimsical and I LOVED everything about it!!!! I will read ANYTHING Sarah writes!! The audiobook was absolutely fantastic too!

A warm hug in the shape of a book (or, well, my phone and headphones) 💕 Just like The Spellshop, this was the perfect cozy fantasy with just the right amount of found family, gardening, illegal spellcraft, baking, and magical mischief.

The narrator did an amazing job, infusing Terlu with warmth and positivity, while keeping the narration easy to follow.

Thank you, Net Galley, for the Macmillan Audio advance edition of The Enchanted Greenhouse. This review is my own opinion. Rating: 4.5 Stars.

The Story: lives up to the description—cozy, cottagecore fantasy romance—and the expectations—enjoyable and well-written with great pacing and a cast of quirky characters. I loved the main character's external and internal struggles. Additionally, I loved how it tied into The Spellshop while still functioning as a standalone novel. This story checks all the boxes if you’re looking for a whimsical, feel-good read.

The Narration: Caitlin Davies also narrated The Spellshop, and she was the perfect choice to narrate The Enchanted Greenhouse as well. Her voice and narration style, with a broad range to embody each of the characters, lend themselves perfectly to the cozy, whimsical story being told.

Audience: The book is classified as adult, but story-wise, this would be appropriate for many teens. There isn’t explicit romantic content, but I can see how some of the personal struggles and traumas that the characters experienced might be for more mature readers. That said, I feel like the way Sarah Beth Durst has the characters work through them is healthy.

Bonus: Although The Enchanted Greenhouse cannot be classified as a queer read, I love how it is so inclusive. It normalizes many different types of relationships, sexualities, and gender identities. One of my favorite scenes is when the cast of magical plants is introduced, and we get not only their names, but also their preferred pronouns.

This is the new standalone Romantasy book that takes place in The Spellshop world. You don’t have to read The Spellshop, but the author does mention characters from that book in this book.

Terlu Perna broke the law by creating a magical sentient spider plant (this is Kaz from The Spell Shop).For her punishment she is turned into a statue and then lands on a magical island where a grumpy gardener lives. A spell was cast on the island by a long dead sorcerer and all of the plants and greenhouses are dying. Terlu and the gardener use magic to awaken the plants and try to save their island.

If you are a plant and gardening lover then I think you will enjoy this book. I enjoyed listening to this audiobook and liked the premise of the magical island. I liked the first book better, but I still enjoyed this. I found Terlu a little bit annoying at times, and some of the talking plants. This read a little YA to me. The romance was cute and I especially enjoyed the dragons.

Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for an advanced copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this cozy romantic fantasy! It made me want to go out and buy some plants, and eat oranges and honey cake.

The Enchanted Greenhouse is a delightful cozy fantasy. If you loved The Spellshop you will love this book. This is the story of Terlu, the librarian who was cursed as a statue. Terlu awakens to find her self on a snowy island devoid of other residents, except the grumpy gardener who is keeping the island’s magical greenhouses alive. However something has gone horribly wrong with the magic that created the greenhouses can one lonely librarian and one grumpy gardener discover the source of the problem in time to save the remaining greenhouses? More importantly, will they let down their walls enough to let the other in or will these solitary people remain alone forever?

Wow, did someone read my mind and throw everything I love into a series? These books feel like a warm fuzzy blanket, and I really enjoyed listening to the narration. I recommend to fans of cozy fantasy with a cottagecore feel!

About The Enchanted Greenhouse: 3.75⭐ rounded up to 4. Talking and singing plants, flying cats, dragons, enchanted greenhouses, an angry ghost, and romance between a librarian and a grumpy gardener/baker? YES PLEASE. Everything was there for me to l-o-v-e this one. I really enjoyed the writing, especially the evocative and vivid descriptions of settings, food, and atmosphere. I also loved the “save the greenhouses/plants!” and mad scientist / coded spellbooks plot. I really liked Terlu as an FMC and loved all of the non-human sidekicks, but the love interest (so stubborn and deeply resentful!) and most of the side characters didn’t feel very likeable. I think that if it wasn’t for the whole alone-on-a-deserted island thing, these two would never have gotten together. There was also a lot of repeated interactions, near misses, inner monologues, and struggles, which led to some dragging. There were also so many named characters that the author had to define them almost every single time (e.g., “Bobby, Yarrow’s uncle,” and “Rosie the fireweed”). It’s not high/epic fantasy --- there shouldn’t be that many names to digest. Urgh!

Bottom line, I enjoyed listening to this one, but I feel like it was a bit of a let down as compared to the first book.

Tropes to expect: grumpy vs. sunshine, the hermit & the mad scientist, together on a deserted island, second chances, self-discovery, the healing power of community

❤️ Drool-worthy food descriptions
❤️ Cozy vibes
❤️ Flying cats & friendly dragons
❤️ Focus on plants
❌ Stubborn, annoying MMC
❌ Unlikeable side characters
❌ Repetitions and dragging
❌ Too many characters

Trigger warnings: confinement, civil war, child abuse, abandonment, death and grief, fire and fire injury, emotional abuse, petrification, etc.

A cozy fantasy with a wonderfully immersive setting. I was obsessed and intrigued! I love how the author writes her characters and makes you feel like they're your friends. The cover art is what drew me in initially and it really does such a great job of perfectly capturing the vibe of the story.

4.5 stars. I really enjoyed The Spellshop, so I was thrilled to be able to read the ARC of this book in audio format. When Caz shared the story of how he was created, I was instantly curious about what happened to Terlu. So, when I saw the description and that it centered around her, I was THRILLED. I loved Terlu, Yarrow, the plants, the tiny dragons, etc. I liked the balance of plot and character healing. The slow burn grumpy/sunshine romantasy will have you laughing and tearing up -- maybe both at the same time. I like how the previous book was tied to this one in an organic way. I hope that Sarah Beth will continue this series. There are a few side characters from this book that I would love to learn more about.

“It’s my duty, in fact I believe it’s every persons duty especially those in power, to reject unjust laws, to choose kindness and empathy, whenever we can.”
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Another heart warming story by @sarahbethdurst This was just as wonderful as The Spellshop! This is a standalone novel but you’ll become very excited to hear a few tidbits from The Spellshop island! A cozy fantasy filled with singing/talking flowers and plants, mini dragons, fresh baked honey cakes, and second chances.
Terlu Perna, was lonely, so she cast a spell to make a talking spider plant. It worked but casting spells were against the law and she was made an example to the town. As her punishment, she was turned into a wooden statue. Six years later, she awakens in the snow, surrounded by many magical greenhouses! The only other human is a grumpy gardener, Yarrow. He offers her a place to sleep, gives her clothes, and feeds her. Terlu, notices the greenhouses are failing and is determined to fix them. Will something bloom between Terlu and Yarrow? With the lovely imagery in this book you will be transported into this world…smelling the soil and flowers; tasting the flavors in the honey cakes; seeing and touching the beauty surrounding you; feeling accomplishments; finding you’re not alone…friendships and love! The audiobook narration by, Caitlin Davies, was fantastic!

Book to be published July 14, 2025. Thank you NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and Sarah Beth Durst for the complimentary ARC. Review is based on my thoughts and opinions.

Cozy fantasy with such a great atmospheric setting. The cover art is so perfect and put me right in the environment where I felt so ready for this cute little story. This is a standalone cozy fantasy, same world as The Spellshop but can be read in any order and the story does feel like it gives you a nice pleasant conclusion.

Thank you to NetGalley for this gifted audiobook ARC in exchange for my honest review. I appreciate it!

OH 🥰 this was soooooo wonderful. Like a warm hug on a cold day. This book, just like "The Spellshop," was just adorable. 🥰

I'll admit in the beginning of this book I was a little flustered that this book was more of a spin off then a sequel 😔 But after my momentary sadness I quickly fell in love with the characters and plot from this book.

Everything about this book was so very adorable; the enchanted greenhouses, the plants, the gardeners, the dragons, just everything 💕 Terlu was also a wonderful FMC, she's so very kind and clever, I just adored her!!!! I really did love how the author made this story all about her and her journey. After learning about her fate in book 1 I often wondered what happened to her with the fall of the empire. I'm so glad she got her happily ever after. I only WISH there had been an afterward about her seeing Caz again. That would have been amazing, but I guess I can just always hope for a Book 3 🥺🥺🥺 please please!!!

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the advanced audiobook copy. This review was written voluntarily 💗

Just such a joy to listen to, I highly recommend it to all ❤️❤️❤️❤️ If you enjoy cozy fantasy or you just want a break from all the stress and anxiety of the world definitely check out this book. It is so refreshing to read something so purely delightful 💗

While initially a little disappointed that I wasn't going to get to re-visit Caz and Kiela and all their wonderful neighbors, my disappointment was short lived as I Terlu's story.
The lonely librarian who created Caz, Terlu was condemned to spend eternity (probably the judge never really specified a time line) as a wooden statue... until she woke up alone on a snow covered island. But someone had to have cast the spell to change her back right? So she trudged through the snow, until she found the greenhouse, enchanted and magical and seen to by a sole, gruff gardener.
With the addition of a sentient rose, a winged cat, TINY DRAGONS! and so much more this sequel was nothing short of delightful. It was wonderfully enchanting, and had all the good feels!
Now... more please!