⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.25/5

The Enchanted Greenhouse is a sweet, cozy, and romantic fantasy novel with plants, magic, and love.

This was delightful. As someone who adores gardening and baking, I loved the incorporation of both. The plot was fun and filled with action, but it was also cozy and heartwarming. The characters were well-developed and interesting. The sentient plants were especially fun, and the cat was adorable. The romance was tender and beautiful, although the development felt a bit rushed in the beginning. I loved the grumpy/sunshine dynamic. The magic system was well-developed and captivating. Sarah Beth Durst’s prose was lyrical and bright, presenting a wonderfully atmospheric story with immersive world-building. I enjoyed returning to the world of The Spellshop. The journey of self-discovery and belonging was beautifully written and powerful, and I devoured the found family aspect. The pacing fit the story nicely, although a few parts felt rushed. Overall, this was a lovely cozy fantasy standalone that I highly recommend!

Caitlin Davies was a wonderful narrator for this one. Her voice, which fit Terlu’s character perfectly, captured the emotion and magic of the story. I also loved the accents she used. I highly recommend the audiobook!

Thank you to the publisher for the free ALC/ARC!

Ever since reading The Spellshop earlier this year, I have absolutely adored cozy fantasy books. The Enchanted Greenhouse is set in the same world as The Spellshop but I personally do not believe you need to read one to enjoy the other, however with character crossovers between both books, reading The Spellshop would help.

You get grumpy/ sunshine, talking plants, easy to follow magic system and there are dragons, what more could you want? Characters are extremely lovable and I enjoyed seeing relationships grow amongst the characters. You also get some lovely character development along the way. With just the right amount of romance, this cozy fantasy read is the perfect book to curl up with on a rainy day, don't forget the cup of something warm.

I cannot wait to see what the author writes next as they are becoming a high recommendation for me! If you enjoy easy to follow fantasy that has charm, quirkiness and overall feels like a hug, I highly recommend you read this book.

I want to thank Netgalley and publisher for the opportunity to advance listen to this book.

4.5 stars. Another lovely, cozy romantasy from Durst about Terlu, the librarian, who created the sentient spider plant Caz from The Spellshop. Terlu was punished for her use of magic by being turned into a wooden statue. Years later, she wakes up alone, hungry and freezing on an almost-deserted island filled with hundreds of magical greenhouses. I say almost-deserted, because of course there is a grumpy gardener tending the greenhouses. This was such a sweet, hopeful, feel-good novel. Even though sunshine-grumpy isn't my favorite romance trope, Durst's excellent writing and strong characters made this a joy to listen to. Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for a digital review copy.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for sending me an early copy of this audiobook! All opinions are my own!

Once again, Durst has created the most beautiful, cozy world, and I couldn't get enough of it. The pacing was perfect, the plot was just winding enough to keep you guessing, the romance was so sweet. This book was like a cup of tea and a book on a snowy winter day.

The journey that Terlu and Yarrow go on is not entirely epic (though sometimes it certainly is), but rather one of self-discovery and love. They are both so relatable in their own ways, and their stories fall a little too close to the heart at times. I loved watching them grow alongside their plants and couldn't get enough of the grumpy x sunshine feel.

If you're a cozy fantasy fan and you haven't gotten your hands on this beautiful world, you are definitely missing out!

I don’t even know what to say! I was blessed enough to obtain an audio arc of The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst (@sarahbethdurst ) OMG!!!! I thought I loved the Spellshop I am completely addicted to The Enchanted Greenhouse. It was everything I hoped it would be and more. I laughed, I cried, I gasped.

I cannot WAIT to purchase my copy July 15! It is cozy, loving, beautiful, sweet, adventurous. There is found family, more sentient plants to love and a beautiful love story. I am already excited for the next book, next year! 🥰

The Enchanted Greenhouse my not be a continuation of The Spellshop, but it is set in the same world, with more sentient plants, a budding, though awkward romance, and just overall cozy feeling of a book. I absolutely loved it, and maybe even more than The Spellshop, and boy did I love that book! Caitlin Davies is back as the narrator for this as well and she does such a great job at the story telling. Did I get choked up at the end? Why yes. Yes, I did. And I will listen to these books again because they are the perfect comfort reads.

If you loved The House in the Cerulean Sea, you're going to love this duology.

One of my most anticipated books releasing this year. It didn’t disappoint. Thanks to Net Galley I got my hands on a copy early.

I loved The Spellshop last year. This book continues in that universe but could absolutely stand alone. If you like me want to escape our current world this is your book. Lovable characters you will absolutely root for. A bit of a mystery and some danger. Romance, Flying Cats, tiny dragons and talking plants. What more could you want. Just the perfect cozy fantasy.

I generally rate books 2-5 stars. 2 being just ok. 5 being that I didn’t want the book to end and enjoyed every moment of it. This was definitely a 5 star for me.

The Spellshop was cute, but this one blew me away! I was enchanted by this little island and its grumpy gardener. The sentient plants in the audio were obnoxiously cute in the best way. I had trouble starting The Spellshop, but I easily immersed myself in this world for book two.

While this book was so cozy and heartwarming, I do feel like it was a little too long but also too rushed at the end? All of a sudden it was wrapped up in a nice bow right after we finally got to the root of the issues. I would have loved spending more time watching this relationship bloom between the characters, but I was so happy with all I got to see grow in their little world.

I am so happy I got a copy of this audio from NetGalley, I needed a cozy read!

This series is like a drug for me. I read it and am immediately cozy, gooey, and soft even if I've been angry at the world prior to open its pages. Which given the state of the world is most of the time. Sarah Beth Durst infuses real magic into the pages and I'm ready to set sail for an island full of sentient plants, dragons, and soft, grumpy men (well, one man is plenty)! I loved getting to read about Kay's librarian friend and what happened to her after statue-fication. Terlu is bubbly and sweet as pie and while I might get tired of her chatter in real life, I loved her in fiction. Yarrow is gentle, grump who bakes and loves plants - where can I find the real thing? I loved all the sentient plants and the nod to our sweet friends from "The Spellshop." This is definitely a more low-stakes romantasy and honestly I think that's just what I need. I listened to this one on audio and the narration was done terrifically and just added to the cozy vibes. I hope Sarah Beth Durst will continue to treat us to slices of life from this world!

Anyone who knows me knows I’m a sucker for cozy fantasy and The Enchanted Greenhouse completely delivers! This book is a warm hug of a story, filled with charm, heart, and a refreshingly unique twist on the genre (being that it involves plants and greenhouses). I especially loved the plant magic, which felt both magical and grounded in the most delightful way.

The grumpy/sunshine romance was adorable and added just the right touch of sweetness without overpowering the story. But the real star for me was the narration. Caitlin Davies absolutely nails it. Her performance brought every character to life, and her voices for the plants were especially wonderful. It added so much personality and whimsy to the story that I couldn’t stop smiling.

If you’re looking for a gentle, imaginative escape filled with magic, humor, and heart, this one’s a must listen.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Sarah Beth Durst, and Macmillan Audio for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

This is the perfect palate cleanser!
I can’t wait to get my physical copy, re-read it, and highlight and tab all my favourite parts.

Just like The Spellshop, this book feels like a warm hug. Cozy, heartwarming, and wonderfully wholesome. Personally, I think this one has even lower stakes than the first, and honestly, I loved that. There’s really no real threat because we know everything will be all right. I absolutely love Terlu and Yarrow’s relationship, and how they’re able to heal and balance each other. Food is mentioned a lot, which made me hungry at times, and honestly, who doesn’t love tiny dragons?

The narration was superb as always. My only gripe is that sometimes it’s hard to tell whether I’m hearing Terlu’s thoughts or if she’s speaking aloud.

This was such a cute, wholesome, lighthearted fun time! I really enjoyed the first book the Spellshop and thought it was cute but the second book is even better. The Enchanted Greenhouse is everything I wanted it to be. I thought that the love story in this book was so cute and adorable and I really believed their story. They are both troubled in their own ways and they help each other work through them and find their worth and it’s just so good. I loved all of the talking plants, they were such a cute and comedic aspect to the story. The plot of the greenhouses was interesting and it kept my attention through the book.

If you loved the spell shop, you 100% need to read this because you will absolutely love it .
Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ALC for my honest review!

Tarlu broke the law, she cast a spell and created a sentient spider plant. Her punishment, to be turned into a statue….aware but unable to breathe, eat, move, alive but not living. That is until she finds herself waking on a nearly deserted island that houses a series of enchanted greenhouses; greenhouses who’s magic is failing and are cared for by the islands only other inhabitant, a grumpy, shy gardner.

Terlu is determined to help, even if it means breaking the law again and potentially facing an even worse punishment.

First of all, the different rooms of the greenhouse were so inventive and fun! And the banter between bubbly Terlu and the introverted gardner was hilarious and adorable.

Another magical and heartwarming tale from one of the best writers of cozy fantasy, Sarah Beth Durst. If you loved the talking plants of The Spellshop, there's a greenhouse full of them in this enchanting tale. With more magic, a touch of mystery, whimsy, and a slow-burn romance, this book is the perfect recipe for a cozy escape.

I loved The Spellshop, so I was excited to read this one. While I liked the previous book better, the Enchanted Greenhouse was everything you want in a cozy fantasy. I appreciated the thought and creativity from the author. It could have been a tad shorter at times, but overall I enjoyed reading this.

The audio book was very well done. I was surprised to learn it’s only one person voicing all the audio. The male voice and the different plant voices were so distinctive. Highly recommend the audio version.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing me with an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book was quite simply charming. I was captivated from the first page to the last. I love how the author blends two of my favorite things, books and plants, into such an engaging story. I love the world building done by the author. The imagery throughout this story is so vivid you can easily picture the scenes in your mind while reading. I really enjoyed the overall plot as well. It’s relatively straightforward with trying to save the greenhouses but the way Durst went about it made it feel so complex and engaging. I also really enjoyed the pun jokes woven throughout the story even if Yarrow didn’t appreciate them. Speaking of characters, I appreciated how well developed and different Terlu, Yarrow, and Lottie were. There were also fun nods to The Spellshop for those that have read it. I also have to mentioned the adorable winged cat and tiny dragons. They added an extra level of delight to the story. The audio was captivating as well. Caitlin Davies did so well with matching the energy and tone of the story. I struggled to stop the audiobook to focus on other tasks. This is easily a binge worthy book. Overall, this was a cozy fantasy lover’s dream.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this advanced copy! You can pick up The Enchanted Greenhouse on July 15, 2025.

Sarah Beth Durst does it again in even more cozy and spectacular fashion. If you loved The Spellshop, you'll be easily swept away by The Enchanted Greenhouse.

Our main character, Terlu, is a former librarian who was punished for using sorcery to create a sentient plant (Caz, for those who read The Spellshop). She's sentenced to become a statue, but after six long years, she wakes up in the woods on a mysterious island. Turns out the head librarian sent her there to be freed and to use her budding sorcerer skills to save an enchanted greenhouse run by a handsome and shy gardener.

I absolutely loved Terlu and Yarrow's sweet relationship. They're two people who care so deeply about the world and everything in it, but they've always had to care for themselves or find their own place to call home. Seeing them open up to one another and let the other take care of them had me giggling kicking my feet.

I also have to give a shoutout to my girl Lottie, who might be one of the best side characters out there. All of the sentient plants had so much personality, but Lottie especially had me laughing out loud (shoutout to the narrator for voicing her perfectly). I love that Sarah Beth Durst doesn't just emphasize the main romantic relationships but takes time to break down important friendships and relationships between family members.

This book's conflict was also executed really well. The stakes felt high as they struggled to save the greenhouse from collapsing and keep the plants from dying, but it didn't take away from the cozy nature of the book. I loved the ending, and I just want to read about more sweet moments between Terlu and Yarrow, okay? Also, the winged cat has my heart.

I loved this! It was so cozy and the narrator made it even more magical. I love this authors writing and can't wait to read more by her.

Sometimes, a book lands in your life at just the right moment, like a cup of tea when you’re cold, or sunshine on a heavy day. The Enchanted Greenhouse was that book for me. I didn’t realize when I picked it up that I really needed something soft, healing, and quietly hopeful and it delivered in every possible way. Even though it has a lot of magic, It’s more about finding your place in the world. About connection, purpose, and learning to let people in, even when it’s hard. That is what I really needed right now. I already adored The Spellshop, but this companion novel? It stole my heart completely, I thought it was much, much better.

Set in the same whimsical world but featuring new characters, this story follows Terlu Purna (yes, that Terlu), the mysterious creator of Kaz, the sentient spider plant that we all loved from the first book. We finally get her story, and it's so much more than I expected. Once a lonely librarian who broke the rules by using forbidden magic, Terlu was turned into a statue for her crime. Years later, she wakes up on a distant island full of enchanted greenhouses, where the magic is fading, the plants are acting out (some sing, others sass), and the only other human around is a quiet, gruff gardener named Yarrow, who is excellent at baking and even better at hiding his feelings.

The cozy fantasy vibes are off the charts here. A flying cat? Check. A sassy talking rose? Yep. Tiny dragons, magical gardening, and sentient plants who each have their own opinions? All here. It’s soft, low-stakes, and somehow still compelling. I couldn’t stop reading, but also didn’t want it to end. The pacing did slow down a bit in the middle, and there were moments that felt a little repetitive, mostly in Terlu’s inner thoughts, which probably could’ve been trimmed. But honestly? It didn’t take away from my enjoyment at all, because everything else was just so enchanting (hehe). Sarah Beth Durst absolutely nailed the atmosphere in this one. Her descriptions were vivid and immersive, I could see the colours, smell the flowers, and practically feel the magic humming through the greenhouses and speaking of the greenhouses, each one was its own little wonderland which was so cool to read about. The whole world just felt so alive and comforting, like stepping into a dream you never want to leave. Durst does cozy fantasy incredibly well.

Durst also gave so much care and attention to the romance because what unfolds between the two main characters is this beautiful, slow-burning grumpy/sunshine romance between people who don’t really know how to be loved but learn, slowly, through shared moments, missteps, and magical disasters. Terlu is plus-size, anxious, and always worried she’s too much; Yarrow is introverted, hesitant, and not used to being needed. Their journey together is tender and full of heart, with a connection that feels well-earned and deeply satisfying.

If you’re looking for something comforting to curl up with on a winter’s day, this is the perfect pick. It’s warm and whimsical and full of love in all its forms. There are quiet moments of vulnerability, laughter, and unexpected sweetness. You don’t have to read The Spellshop first but I do recommend it because you’ll definitely catch some fun Easter eggs if you have. I listened to the audiobook and highly recommend it too; Caitlin Davies does an incredible job with the narration and really brought the story to life by giving each character their own voice. I also really loved her cadence throughout and she was so engaging.

*Many thanks to Macmillian Audio for the early listen in exchange for an honest review.

5⭐

About the Book
Terlu Perna is not a sorcerer. It is against the law to practice magic if you are not a sorcerer. As punishment for the crime of creating a sentient spider plant, named Caz, Terlu's sentence was isolating. The crime was made example of and Terlu was turned into a statue to be displayed in the Great Library of Alyssium.

One day, Terlu ends up awake, alone, and in the middle of the snow. She happens upon a greenhouse and a grumpy gardener while trying to find shelter. Terlu is faced with a choice: does she help the gardener fix the magic of the greenhouses which means breaking the law OR does she sail away from Beld forever?

My First Thoughts
I have been impatiently waiting for this book since the moment I learned of it's creation. I absolutely loved The Spellshop. I thought it was such a unique read that it couldn't be replicated. However, I now don't know which of the two books in this world I love the most.

“How could anything be more important than bread, especially with honey butter?”

What I Liked About It
The Enchanted Greenhouse is a cozy, imaginative, and light-hearted read. It combines different aspects of fantasy with an absolutely adorable romance. The magic greenhouses, the sentient plants, the slow burn relationship, and all the twists and turns in between were so beautiful. This book is such a wholesome tale of love, learning, and acceptance.

Narration Comments
Caitlin Davies is back again to narrate this book. She does a great job at keeping the readers attention, bringing the characters to life, and putting feeling into the situations as she reads. I thoroughly enjoyed her narration of The Spellshop and even moreso The Enchanted Greenhouse.

Who I Recommend This For?
I believe any fantasy romance lovers will enjoy this book. I especially think this is for you if you have enjoyed The Spellshop or if you are new to the series with The Enchanted Greenhouse and want a sweet and cozy read. As an interconnected standalone, you don't have to have read The Spellshop (however, there are references back to it that build depth).