OMG! I am obsessed with this book! I loved the Spellshop and was over the moon when I got this ALC in. This book is such a cozy fantasy book that just made me want to curl up in my reading chair and ignore the world around me. Sarah Beth Durst did such a wonderful job bringing to life the world she created. The description she gives has you fully immersed into the scenes. I was so scared that because I loved the Spellshop this one wouldn't measure up but dare I say I loved this one more?

This Grumpy/Sunshine slow burn romance was adorable. I loved all the side characters and the

The audio narration was so well done. It enhanced the cozy vibes and brough the characters to life. Caitlin Davies did amazingly bring each character a different voice in this audiobook.

Thank you NetGalley for this ALC in exchange for my honest review.

This book was such a warm, cozy read. Filled with fun magic, and heartwarming characters. I listened to the audio and really enjoyed the narration.

The Enchanted Greenhouse is a warm and cozy fantasy where we follow Terlu a friendly ex librarian after she becomes turned into a statue. She finds herself on the island of Beld where its magical greenhouse is failing. The only other residents are the grumpy gardener named Yarrow and some old sentient plants. Together, they learn that life is better together and that just maybe they can save the greenhouses and themselves.

I think this book has something to offer every reader. It has spice free romance, life and colorful and of course talking plants! There are many lessons to learn from the story including self-confidence, forgiveness, and second chances.

The narrator did a wonderful job. Her voice was clear and easy to listen to. The different voices for the characters were distinct and well done too! She really made the story come alive!

My favorite characters are of course the winged cat and Dendy. Their characters warmed my soul. There were a few surprises, like the back story of the sorcerer and the reason the greenhouses were failing. Overall, it was a great and fun listening experience.

If you’re looking for an easy to read fantasy book then this is it! You have romance, magic, talking plants and an entire island full of magic to explore. Thank you for the opportunity for this book!

This book was so lovely and a perfect follow up to The Spellshop! I love that we get to learn the fate of Terlu, the librarian who was sentenced to be turned into a statue for casting the spell that created Caz, the sentient spider plant from the first book.

This book was a warm cup of hot tea on a snowy day. The coziness was turned up to eleven on this story. I absolutely adored it and luckily was perfectly in the mood for full comfort and low stakes.

Thanks to Tor, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley, I was able to read and listen to this book in full immersion and it was brilliant that way! The audiobook narration was completely well done, it felt like multiple readers even though it was only one. Such excellent voice work!

The Spellshop is one of my favorite cozy fantasy books and this one is just as good, maybe better.

Five big huge stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It’s a beautiful story about growth, healing, and finding where you truly belong 🫶 Whether you’re here for the magic, the heart, or the humor I highly recommend for fans of gentle fantasy, quiet strength, and books that feel like sunshine after rain ☀️🌧️🌷
Set in the same enchanting world as The Spellshop, this standalone story is full of whimsy, warmth, and wonder. Think magical greenhouses 🌱, quirky plant companions, a grumpy-sweet cinnamon roll of a gardener, and a heroine you’ll absolutely root for💚

The vibes? Immaculate. The romance? Slowburn and oh-so-wholesome 💘 The setting? A dreamy island full of mystery, magic, and talking plants with attitude🌹

When Terlu wakes up in a snowy forest after doing time as a statue for what she thought was some harmless magic, she hopes to finally find community. Instead, she discovers a single gardener in a maze of dying greenhouses. Slowly, Terlu starts piecing history together and realizes that she is uniquely gifted to help both the plants and the gardener, but after her recent punishment, does she dare?

While I won't say this is the perfect book, it epitomizes my idea of a cozy fantasy. Although there are stakes, arguably, watching a series of greenhouses crumble is not a high-stakes consequence, and other fears and conflicts are pondered anxiously without feeling like real threats. There's enough to move the plot along, but the reader is always reassured that things will turn out okay. Meanwhile, we get magical creatures, talking plants, imaginative settings, clever puzzles, a delicate romance, and delightful descriptions of tasty food. Some of the fantasy elements felt like they were thrown in because "why not?" such as Terlu's violet skin color. Others, such as ghosts and magic bubbles, are key to the plot and feel enchanting to uncover. This isn't a "can't put it down" kind of book, but it's perfect for a peaceful winter evening by the fire.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

absolutely adored this book—it felt like wrapping up in a cozy blanket with a chai latte on a crisp autumn day. The atmosphere is heartwarming, the writing is enchanting, and there's a gentle magic woven through every page. I especially loved the subtle nods and connections to The Spellshop—a delightful touch for fans while also being a standalone by itself at the same time.

From beginning to end, this story filled me with joy. I couldn’t stop smiling while listening, and I genuinely didn’t want it to end. Sarah Beth Durst’s writing is beautifully accessible, making it a perfect read for a wide range of ages.

I’ll definitely be revisiting this one—both in audiobook form and in a physical copy for my shelf. I can’t recommend this book, or this author, highly enough.

I adored "The Spellshop" so I had high expectations for this book. I was not disappointed, this was everything I was hoping for! A cozy fantasy about an enchanted greenhouse, with wonderful characters and sentient plants. If a book could wrap you in a warm blanket and hand you a cup of hot tea, this book would. This is set in the same world as "The Spellshop" but it is its own story. It could be read as a standalone book however, if you plan to read both books start with "The Spellshop". There were a few minor spoilers,

Lighthearted and cozy, I love being in the worlds Durst creates. I found Terlu's story an absolute treat filled with plant magic (there are singing flowers!) and tasty treats and all of the comfort you'll come to expect from Durst! If you liked The Spellshop, you'll find this just as lovely!

I adored this book.It was so warm and cozy, very laughable, fun and lovely. I like Terlu story. The audiobook was
fun and enchanting felt like I was in the story with the different voices and characters. I enjoyed it

Finished this ARC audiobook, The Enchanted Greenhouse, release date July 15, 2025
Romance/Sci Fi & Fantasy but is more YA, clean/ closed door romance.

The characters, storyline and plot were likable. The female main character Terly is a "4th librarian", she cast a spell, broken a law because only trained sorcerers can cast spells. The court found her guilty and made her into a statue to sit in the library for all to see.

After six years, the spell is broken and she is no longer a statue. She was woken from her frozen state to help bring back greenhouses (hundreds) that were failing. She meets the caretaker of the greenhouses, Yarrow. Yarrow's brother Laken was the original gardens/ greenhouse caretaker but he died and he's now a ghost mentioned in the story. His female plant, went into dormancy along with hundreds of others. She's revived and helps Yarrow and Terly throughout the book.

.Yarrow was abandoned by his family after Laken dies and the greenhouse started failing, he's maintained the property since. Yarrow seems grumpy and short with Terly yet she continues to try to get him to open up. I realize this is fiction but this man is a baker! The culinary descriptions are delicious.

The greenhouse and plants continue to fail and Terly sends word for Yarrow's family requesting help bringing them back. Yarrow's family comes to help.
Yarrow and Laken need help with codes for spells to revive plants from dormancy in greenhouses.
Yarrow's family responds but their relationships are fractured, haunted by unresolved pain and longstanding resentment. The family, Terly and Yarrow all focus on the goal eventually and heal relationships along the journey.

I did not like the narrator's male voice for Dendee.
The narrator would draw out every single word. "Hee blaaaamed....hee blaaaamed...". I could not stand it.
Dendee would say "in the beginning", and it reminded me of the meme made from the guy that kept saying,
"Ini the beninging". Rendee said this line a few times and it was annoying. The main female plant's voice was too whiney.

Overall it was a cute read geared toward young adults in my opinion. The audiobook had quality narration and brought characters to life. Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this audiobook.
#NetGalley #TheEnchantedGreenhouse

Amazing, Spectacular, Heartwarming! I cannot make enough adjectives to describe how much I adored this book. It was the perfect, cozy book and left me with a smile! I devoured both this book and the author's first book as well.

I listened to The Spellshop in January and loved it so knew I needed to listen to this one as well. Enjoyed meeting Caz’s maker Terlu.

My only issue is a kept having to google how to spell things like Terlu, Emeral, etc. I know that’s an audio issue when you don’t have text in front of you but I always feel like publishers should include a list of names whether they are place or people names to help a reviewer out.

This was not as good as The Spellshop but I did enjoy it.

The Enchanted Greenhouse is a cozy and lighthearted story of Terlu and her journey towards happiness and love. This delightful book is the perfect comfort read, you will never want to leave this magical island brimming with singing flowers and honey cakes. I recommend this story of forgiveness and second-chances to anyone who enjoys a dash of magic and whimsy in their reading.

This was the sweetest follow up to The Spellshop. I loved the connections to the first book. We follow Terlu, a librarian from the library we learn about in Book 1. She was is the creator of our friend Kaz, who was then punished for sorcery. We follow her as she is awoken from her punishment by a super introverted gardener at an enchanted greenhouse. I loved following their relationship and watching them work together to solve a mystery of the greenhouse. We meet lots of plants, watch a growing team that turns into family, see growth, healing, and the realization that no one has to face big problems alone. It was clever and sweet with such great characters, even those we only saw for a short time. Thank you to NetGalley for my advanced listener copy.

If you're craving a heart-warming escape wrapped in magic and greenery, The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst delivers a delightfully cosy tale that feels like a warm cup of tea on a rainy day.

Set in the world introduced in The Spellshop, The Enchanted Greenhouse follows Terlu  who was turned to wood for creating a living spider plant as she awakens on a remote island full of magical greenhouses. She’s joined by the island’s solitary gardener, and together with a sentient rose and a winged cat, they work to revive the failing magic sustaining these greenhouses.

The novel is rich with gentle magic and heart-warming themes, growth, second chances, and healing. The whimsical side characters make this story even more cosy and magical, from the winged cat, talking rose and honey-cake-loving dragons, not to mention all of the singing plants!

One of the highlights for me were the descriptions of the greenhouses which really brought the world to life in my head. I want nothing more than to visit this island and see it all for myself!

I thought the narrator did a fantastic job with this book. I've listened to previous audiobooks from them too and have never been disappointed!

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for this audio ARC.

4.25/5 Stars

I really needed cozy this week and Sarah Beth Durst delivered with The Enchanted Greenhouse. This story is heartfelt, whimsical, emotional, and filled with the best sort of magic. It left me feeling hopeful and hugged tight. 

Terlu is a librarian who has been sentenced to live her life as a statue for an undisclosed amount of time after it is discovered that she used magic (while not a sorcerer) to create a sentient Spider plant, whom she affectionately names Caz (my fav from Spellshop). She awakes some time later on an unknown island with no one around. After stumbling through a quite magical greenhouse, she finds Yarrow. Yarrow, the lone gardener on the island, is devastated to find that Terlu is not a sorcerer coming to fix the failing greenhouse. 

After getting a little bit of a cold shoulder from Yarrow, Terlu discovers a dormant resurrection rose, Lottie who is shocked and heartbroken when find out the original sorcerer has been dead for a couple of years and all her plant friends are also sleeping. Together, Lottie, Yarrow, and Terlu work together to see if they can wake the plants and save the greenhouse. Each of them carries their own scars and fears regarding this venture and yet the preserver. 

This story feels so timely, and beautifully explores loneliness, feeling left behind, and what it means to want human connection. Its beautiful prose is brought to life on the audio. Caitlin Davies masters the character's voice, and manages to create a cozy environment while also expressing all the emotions. I absolutely loved how each character's emotions and voices came across.
 
I would absolutely recommend you pick this up if you are a fan of cozy fantasy and stories where we find ourselves. Thank you to the publisher for providing an ALC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

✨ ALC Review ✨

Think of every synonym for cozy, for heartfelt, for beautiful, for magical- that’s what this book is.

Terlu Perna, librarian (and absolutely not a sorcerer), illegally cast a spell creating a sentient spider plant, Caz (we love him from The Spellshop.) she is sentenced to be transformed into a statue as a cautionary tale for any non-sorcerer contemplating practicing magic. Way harsh! She just made a sassy plant friend to ease her loneliness.

Six years later, she wakes up back in her human body, cold and alone in a snowy forest. As she comes back to herself, she seeks shelter from the cold in the form of an enchanted greenhouse with many, many magical rooms full of incredible flora and fauna, including a surly gardener named Yarrow.

As it happens, Yarrow thought Terlu was the answer to the greenhouse’s problem i.e. that she was a sorcerer sent to fix whatever is making the rooms of the greenhouse falter. Unfortunately, Terlu is, again, still not a sorcerer, but what she *is* is tenacious, smart, well-educated in languages, and a most excellent librarian. She’s also adorable.

Terlu accidentally awakens a dormant resurrection rose named Lottie who convinces her to wake up the other sleeping, formerly sentient plants. It’s a real party. And so freaking heartwarming. Together, Terlu, Yarrow, and these sentient plants work to save the greenhouse with some help from friends and family.

Y’all. This beautiful book absolutely was what I needed this week- a soft, tender, low stakes, cozy af fantasy with a dash of romance. This is how you’ll feel while reading it: 🥰🥰🥰

And the narration? Again, @caitlindaviesny knocks my socks off. She voices a host of characters so perfectly. Beautiful work!

Highly recommended for all cozy fantasy lovers, plant friends, and anyone who wants to read the most gorgeous descriptions of flowers, dragonflies, and tiny dragons!

I received this ALC via #netgalley and @Macmillan.audio. All thoughts are mine alone.

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Review: The Enchanted Greenhouse
A tender, magical story about starting over. Terlu, once turned to stone, wakes in a forgotten greenhouse where plants whisper and healing begins. With quiet courage and blooming magic, she finds a new life rooted in friendship and hope.

A cozy, enchanting read that feels like sunlight after a storm.

Thank you, NetGalley, for providing me with a copy of this audiobook for an honest review!

I fell in love with The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst almost as soon as I started it. I am so pleased that I had the same reaction to The Enchanted Greenhouse. Sarah Beth Durst has an incredible ability to write the most cozy and sweet magical romance stories. Her books focus more on the characters' personalities and relationships beyond just a romantic connection. No one writes a cozy fantasy as well as Sarah Beth Durst. The Enchanted Greenhouse was no exception.

Set in the same universe as The Spellshop, we don't see any known characters, but we read about them mentioned and hear a lot more about the world itself. We also find connections to characters we already know and love. Beautifully descriptive, you feel like you are inside the book when you are reading it. The colors, plants, and animals come alive with vivid colors and pictures. If you're looking for a book that includes found family, themes on forgiveness, love, and self-worth, then you MUST read this book as soon as possible. I cannot recommend it enough ❤️ Just make sure you have some good snacks nearby while you read; you will need them 😊😉