I was absolutely enchanted by The Enchanted Greenhouse. So whimsical and wonderful, with talking plants, a broody gardener, ghosts who smell like skunk, The Enchanted Greenhouse was a lovely, cozy summer Romantasy.

Even though this is the second book, it can act as a stand alone as I haven’t read the first. But after reading this one I definitely want to read the first book!

Masterful storytelling full of adventure, overcoming grief, lost family and finding love in unexpected places. This was a really good one.

Thank you NetGalley for an ALC in exchange for an honest review. The narrator was wonderful and helped make this book an easy 5 stars.

Rating: 5⭐️/5

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and Bramble Romance for the ALC!

Wow, this was the coziest hug! I legit spaced out (my fault, not the book‘s) and came back to and they were still watering plants and trying to solve the problem and it felt so nice to not miss anything. The grumpy/sunshine trope was in FULL FORCE here, and I loved that. The narrator was fabulous - I especially appreciated the voice for Lottie! I loved the found family aspect and the Easter egg connections to The Spellshop. Highly recommend this one for plant lovers!

An instant favorite, I could tell from the first couple of pages that this would be a 5-star read for me! What a magical atmosphere, I wanted to climb into the book and take a walk around the greenhouses. Then relax with a honey cake and Emeral (the winged cat) curled up on my lap. I absolutely adore the writing style in the series and can’t get enough. I tried to savor this book, but still ended up finishing it quickly. Oh well, time to start it all over again and jump back into this truly magical world! The narration of the audiobook was perfect. All the different voices for all the plants really brought this book to life!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy of the audiobook.

An excellent follow-up to The Spellshop—I enjoyed this one just as much, if not a bit more! Teeth is such a deeply rounded character, and the entire story circles around her own ethic, which I found really unique and beautiful. The concept of the enchanted greenhouses was interesting and very well-done with regard to the world-building Durst has done. I hope we get to return again to the world of the refugee librarians of Alyssium!

“I’m meant to be here.”

This is such a lovely, cozy read. I savored every word. Durst has created such an enchanting world with these books. And I love that she gave her readers Terlu’s story. I was curious of what happened to her when she was turned to stone for making Cas.

Terlu meets Yarrow, a gardener working on the island alone. Together they discover the magic with the greenhouses, awaking the inhabitants. While finding family, friends, and magic. This book is full of heart and humor and the most adorable plants and flowers, and even little dragons. I adored Lotti. She was a ray of potted rose sunshine.

The audio narrator, Caitlin Davis, is excellent. She also gave her voice to The Spellshop. I adored the voices and tone she used for each character.

I love this enchanted world Durst has created.

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This is a very cute and cozy story and a great follow-up for The Spellshop! It's easy to listen to, and the narrator did a great job. This was a good light-hearted read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillon Audio for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst and narrated by Caitlin Davies was a memorable sequel to The Spellshop.

I enjoyed the separate set of characters and world while still connecting to The Spellshop. Sarah Beth Durst's descriptions of the greenhouses brought each different setting to life. Caitlin Davies narrated beautifully.

This was a cute/cozy romantasy.
Slow burn. Sentient plants. Dragons. Medical island. A dash of romance.

I love a good cozy fantasy, and this one definitely did not disappoint. The cover of course is absolutely beautiful and unfortunately, I do judge books by the cover lol! I actually did not read the first book, but I found it to be okay as a stand-alone if need be! I don't feel as if I was missing out on a lot because I hadn't read the first one yet, they are loosely connected. This featured the favorite trope of grumpy/sunshine romance which I loved! Very based on second chances and forgiveness with the perfect amount of coziness and romance. Really enjoyed this one!

Wow. Wow. Wow. I loved this book. Truly it felt like a cozy hug and was just the thing I needed to get me through the day. Caitlin Davies was great, I felt like I was sitting and just listening to my friend tell me a story.

The story itself was also great. Sometimes sequels aren't as good as the first one, and this one definitely lived up to expectation. Sarah Beth Durst, I will always read what you write and recommend.

Thank you NetGalley, Macmillian Audio, and Sarah Beth Durst for the eARC.

I read SpellShop, so I didn't miss any character or world development. Reading Spellshop before Enchanted Greenhouse is not required. These two novels are interconnected stand alone. Spellshop and the Enchanted Garden cozy fantasy romance reads. The FMC is likeable and has a wild backstory. She living her second chance at life in this book. This novel and its predecessor are great for dipping your toes in the realm of fantasy reading. It's a great family read, and it includes social topics that maybe relevant with many readers.

This world that Sara Beth Durst is creating is not done yet so keep your eyes open for a third novel in the future.

This was a lighthearted, low-stakes cozy fantasy that takes place on a magical island with tiny dragons, winged cats, and sentient plants. This book had beautiful descriptions of all the whimsical things.

I found the romance very cute with a bit of an opposites attract vibe. I didn’t love these talking plants as much as Kaz from The Spellshop, but they were still a fun addition.

It started out strong and I was intrigued by the premise and excited to see what would happen. I think I would have enjoyed the story more if it had been a bit more condensed. Because there wasn’t a whole lot going on, it seemed to drag a bit for me. I began to not care very much about them saving the plants or the greenhouses. It’s possible it just took me too long to read in general though, and if you were able to finish it in a couple days it might be just right.

The audio was very well done and I enjoyed all the voices that the narrator read.

Content:
🔥Romance: Kisses
LGBTQ side characters introduced in last 1/4 of book (two married women)

I am a sucker for books and plants. This story has plenty of both, with a good helping of magic and a dash of mystery. I felt like this was a warm, cozy hug of a story where everyone their happily ever after.

The story follows Terlu, a librarian who performed illegal magic and was turned into a statue, and Yarrow, a gardener left alone on an island with a magical greenhouse that is falling apart. They must work together to save the magic, keeping the greenhouse and the plants alive.

I really enjoyed the characters of Terlu and Yarrow. However, I didn't feel like they had any chemistry. To me, it felt more like Yarrow was resigned to the relationship rather than pursuing Terlu. On the other hand, I did enjoy the interactions between the characters. They felt genuine and stayed true to character throughout the book.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the copy in exchange for an honest review.

The Enchanted Greenhouse is a cozy romantic fantasy in exactly the same vein as the author's previous book, The Spellshop. In fact, it's set in the same world and follows the woman who illegally created Kaz the spider plant from that first book. I fully expected to love this one as much as I loved The Spellshop, but I was thoroughly underwhelmed by it, for no apparent reason. When I think critically, I cannot for the life of me pinpoint why this book did not work for me, and why it failed to hold my attention or grip my emotions. I suppose some books just do not work for some readers, but that is so unsatisying. I want to have an explanation.

Anyway, if you liked The Spellshop, you will most likely enjoy this book as well.

(I will say that I did not enjoy any of the talking plants in this one, where I absolutely fell in love with Meep in the first book, so there, that is at least one solid criticism.)

Giving this three stars because I think it was me, not the book, even though my reading experience was actually closer to a two star.

Drawn in from the beginning with the narrator this was a fantastic listen.

What an interesting thought of a novel. I also love the cover and want a physical copy because it is so pretty.

Thank you Netgalley for an audio copy of The Enchanted Greenhouse.

Welcome to an Island isolated from almost everyone. A place where, in the dead of winter, various plants thrive and survive in a myriad of various greenhouses enchanted by a now dead Sorcerer. This is a wonderous world, some greenhouses have plants that sing, others vines that act like snakes; some have an ecosystem set up with tiny enchanted creatures in it. Every one is a wonderous achievement an a unique environment. When Terlu awakes from the statue spell she was placed in, she finds she isn't in Caltray anymore, she has been moved to the isle of The Enchanted Greenhouse.

This is the second book in the Spellshop series. Terlu was the lonely librarian who was responsible for making Caz, a spider plant come to life. She was hoping for a companion or friend, but what she got was a punishment far greater than the crime. She was a statue for six years, to be a reminder to those thinking to practice Sorcery of the cost. Saved by her mentor and head librarian, she has been sent to a little known Island in hopes she can help the last gardener save the greenhouses.

Terlu, was desperate for a friend, that is why she made Caz in the first place. Yarrow has been the lone gardener on the isle for years. He is used to the quiet and peace of the greenhouses. He is not used to constant companionship and talking. It is all a little overwhelming in the beginning and he isn't sure what to make of the over happy, very talkative woman now in his midst. He asked for help from the capital, someone who could work magic to help save the greenhouses. He did not expect the non-sorcerer woman who showed up on his Island.

Terlu is understandably reluctant to work magic again. But with some urging from Yarrow and Lotti, a sentient plant left behind by the former Sorcerer, she is bolstered to try and find a way to save the failing greenhouses. What follows is a slow burn romance between Terlu and Yarrow. It is sweet as they find all the things they have in common and how both of them have been left behind by the world. Yarrow is patient and understanding. He has a quite unwavering belief in Terlu that is just perfect.

I enjoyed this cozy fantasy that is more about the setting and a sweet romance than any kind of big adventure. The greenhouse descriptions were magical and I loved the idea of practically a palace built of interconnected greenhouses. Sure there are some slow spots as Terlu deals with her reluctance to cast spells, and she and Yarrow learn how to communicate with one another. But overall there are so many fun ideas and many more sentient plants.

If you enjoyed The Spellshop, which I did, then this should not be a surprise. This isn't a deep fantasy but a fluffy one, and sometimes that is exactly what you need. I don't always click with the cozy fantasy genre but this series has been fun and I fly through the audiobooks. There is also a small portion of the book where we get an update on Keila and Caz. I loved that we know what they have been up to in the time since the library fell.

Narration:
Performance: ★★★★
Character Separation: ★★★★
Diction: ★★★★
Pacing/Flow: ★★★★
Sound Effects: None

Caitlin Davies is a pro at narration. Her performance of this cozy fantasy captured the sweetness of Yarrow and the Terlu's nervousness coupled with the deep need to be liked. Her narration was easy and flowing with good pacing. She is a solid narrator and a good selection for this book to capture the characters and emotions in it.

First thing’s first: Thank you Netgalley for my ALC of this book!

I should let Snicket pick my books more often because The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst was everything I wanted in a sequel to The Spellshop!!! This was COZY COZY COZY!! It was CUTE CUTE CUTE!!! If you loved Kaz from The Spellshop do I have a treat for you in this book: A WHOLE CAST OF TALKING PLANTS!!!

This book was the literary equivalent of a warm hug. It was so sweet it could count as desert. If it were a piece of art it would be a Thomas Kinkaid. Revisiting this world was like putting on your favorite slippers and cuddling under your favorite blankie.

This book had magic! Forced proximity! Black cat MMC and golden retriever FMC! Found family! Reluctant hero! Super sweet closed door romance! I just loooooooved this one. You can read it really any time of the year, but fall or winter would be perfect.

4.5 magical ⭐️!!

Thank you Netgalley and Macmillan audio for an ALC of this book.

I really enjoyed The Spellshop and when I was able to get this ALC, you know I was excited.

Since Terlu broke the law and was turned into a stone statue, she ends up on this island with Enchanted Greenhouses. She is saved from being a statue and wakes up in this unknown place.

While she is helping to save the Greenhouse and the surrounding garden, she is able to find family.

This book was amazing and I am so glad I read it.

I wanted to like this book so, so much. And there were definitely parts I did enjoy. The romance was sweet. (If you read The Spellshop, this book has a bigger romance plot line). The plants were funny and heartfelt.

However, I did feel the story dragged at points and was a bit repetitive. Also, I do not understand the magic system. Trained sorcerers are the only ones allowed to use magic, but it appears that anyone who has the right words to say and the right ingredients gathered can perform spells. It seems that it's only a learned craft, rather than requiring any sort of special magical ability. Is that the point? Anyone can use magic, making it even more problematic that it was reserved for use by a select group? That point is never made in the books, so that is not clear.

I listened to the audiobook and feel that the narration, performed by Caitline Davies, was very well done.

Plenty of people will love this book, and I'm happy about that. I just wish I was one of them.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the audiobook ARC of this book.

I wasn’t sure I would like this as much as I loved The Spellshop, but this was the story we needed as a follow up! We met Terlu somewhat in the Spellshop because she was the creator of Caz our favorite sentient spider plant. In this story she breaks free of her statue form and finds herself on a strange island with only one other inhabitant and his flying cat (which how can you resist a flying cat?)! It is such a cozy, feel good, fantasy read. If you’re into wholesome cozy reads this is for you!
Thank you to NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and Sarah Beth Durst for the advanced listening copy!