This book is plant lady paradise! 🌱💚 From sentient vines and talking trees to secret spells and tiny dragons, The Enchanted Greenhouse is a cozy cottagecore escape bursting with charm and whimsy. I adored the grumpy x sunshine dynamic between Terlu and Yarrow, and the found family themes warmed my heart. Plus…a winged cat?! Say no more.

The audiobook, narrated by Caitlin Davies (a favorite of mine!), was absolutely magical. Her voices for the plants were so fun and expressive—I was smiling the whole time! If you love stories about starting over, forbidden magic, and magical plants with big personalities, this one’s for you. And can we just take a moment for that gorgeous cover?! 😻🌸

Looking for a story that just radiates positivity? How about something cozy and cottagecore, with a dash of magic?

The Enchanted Greenhouse was a delightfully bright story, filled with quirky characters (many of the sentient plant variety), a spot-on grumpy x sunshine romance, homemade honey cakes to snack on, and juuuust enough plot and world-building to make for an easy, entertaining read.

While there’s a lot to like here, the FMC Terlu is the absolute highlight. This girl is so full of tenacity and light that you literally and figuratively get to see the enchanted world around her come to life. Her entry brings Yarrow out of his glass shell (not least of all because he finally gets to talk to someone about his plants). I listened on audio, and the energy Caitlin Davies brings to her performance makes you want to root for her even more.

I hadn’t read The Spellshop, and while I’m sure I missed some references, the story didn’t miss a beat for me. Will definitely be back to Durst’s world next time I need a warm hug.

Thank you Macmillan Audio for the ALC!

I want to say a huge thank you to Sarah Beth Durst, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for the digital advanced listener copy of The Enchanted Greenhouse! I fell in love with Sarah Beth Durst’s writing when I read The Spellshop, so I was absolutely thrilled to receive an ALC of her latest. The narration was perfect in this story.

If you’re craving a cozy fantasy with heart, The Enchanted Greenhouse is a perfect pick you should read. While it works beautifully as a standalone, it’s set in the same charming world as The Spellshop, and reading both will give you the full magic-infused experience. This story has it everything you’re looking for - a sweet romance, a heartwarming found family, and of course a talking plant!!

While I did prefer The Spellshop just a touch more, I really did enjoy this book.

Thank you again for the chance to listen early - this was such a nice read!

Thank you Macmillan Audio and Netgalley for an audiobook arc in exchange for a honest review. I love the Spellshop so I got excited for the sequel! It's technically a spinoff since it focuses on Terlu who was briefly mentioned in Spellshop as the librarian who turn our beloved spider plant Caz sentient and turned into a statue. Well, now she is not a statue and has to figured how to survive after being frozen for a few years. The book was so good and I love that is different from the Spellshop but she is still using her skills as a librarian who help heal. The romance was my favorite with the grumpy gardener. It is a sunshine x grumpy romance. The narrator does a great job showcasing Terlu's emotions and thoughts throughout the book. It is still on the cozy fantasy side so it is a light read.

Holy cow!! I started this series with this book after hearing raving reviews for Spellshop (I will absolutely be reading it and plan to pick up a copy of both books because it was so good). I loved everything about this from the story to the characters to the development. all of it. And will definitely be adding this to my list of favorites and books to re read over and over again. I *hope* this series continues

When I read the original description I thought this was going to be an origin story for Caz, but this was not that. Once I understood the actual storyline, this kept me curious. I really felt curious about the story and wanted to know more about what would come next. Overall, Sarah Beth Durst really warms my heart with her stories.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: none
Tropes:
* Cozy fantasy romance
* Grumpy gardener
* Sweet librarian (hinted at from last book!)
* Slow burn romance
* Lots of magic and whimsy
* Sentient plants return!!

Thank you to NetGalley, Sarah Beth Durst, and Macmillan Audio for this eALC! I was so excited to read this sequel in the world of The Spellshop!

I loved that this is the story from one character mentioned in the last book! So unique and I actually enjoyed this one even more than the first! Terlu is so relatable: sweet and bubbly, and sometimes too much but so endearing!

The sentient plant in this was so adorable and I liked that it was female this time, in addition to others that Terlu encounters. I also liked the addition of the flying cat☺️

Terlu and Yarrow’s first kiss was so sweet! She’s starving for affection after 6 years without, and he’s especially a fineeee MMC 🤭 And when he finally declares his love for her, it’s so sugary sweet. I really liked them together and how well they worked together to solve the mystery of saving the greenhouse. Their growth together was so endearing, as they both have pasts that were struggles that they move past through both their relationship and how they find a way to solve their problems, personally and with the magic needed to save the Greenhouses.

The narrator perfectly embodied Terlu’s spirit and sweetness, and did well also changing her voice to take on the other characters’ personalities! She had her own whimsy in her voice, which made this so wonderful to listen to as an audiobook.

Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for an ALC in exchange for an honest review.

4.25/5 rounded down. Just like The Spellshop, The Enchanted Greenhouse is so sweet and endearing! Terlu was made into a statue as punishment for performing unsanctioned magic (aka creating Caz from book 1). Years after her sentence, she was shipped off to a remote island and turned human again. Her goal: fix the dying magical greenhouses and save the plants! With the help of the gardener Yarrow (the only other human on the island) and an army of sentient plants, led by Lottie the rose, Terlu must decipher a late sorcerer's spells to stop the greenhouses from collapsing.

I loved the world building, even more mythical creatures, and the mystery of the failing magical greenhouses. The family drama was enough to give a bit more tension to the plot while still keeping this book in the "cozy fantasy" category. I thought Yarrow, the love interest, was charming but the romance was lacking (as it was in The Spellshop). This book also had an "oops I tripped and now we're in love" feel to it. The relationship building and budding romance was told more than it was shown.

3.5 - Terlu was turned into a statue as punishment for using a spell to create Caz, the sentient spider plant from The Spellshop. Her sentence was indefinite to serve as a reminder to the citizens that magic was outlawed, but sometime later, she awakens in the dead of winter on an island full of greenhouses. The only other inhabitant on this island? Grumpy gardener Yarrow who cast the spell to awaken her. They soon realize the magic sustaining the greenhouses is failing & killing everything inside, so they work together to figure out a solution.

Just as cozy (but also low stakes) as the previous book. More sentient plants, including singing ones, lots of bee related jokes, and a winged cat named Emeral. Romantic subplot.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Sarah Beth Durst has done it again! "The Enchanted Greenhouse" is an absolute triumph of cozy fantasy, a truly enchanting read that leaves you with a warm, satisfied glow long after the final page. This standalone companion to "The Spellshop" proves that Durst has a magical touch, weaving a story that is as comforting as it is compelling, earning every single one of its five stars.

From the moment Terlu Perna awakens on the mysterious island, the reader is swept into a world of breathtaking beauty and whimsical charm. Durst's descriptions are simply lush, painting vivid pictures of sentient plants, magical flowers, and cottages overflowing with the tantalizing scents of honey cakes and freshly baked goods. It's an immersive experience that feels like stepping directly into a Studio Ghibli film – you can practically taste the sweetness and feel the gentle breeze rustling through the leaves.

But "The Enchanted Greenhouse" is more than just a feast for the senses. Durst crafts a genuinely engaging plot, with just enough gentle tension to keep you turning pages without ever tipping into anxiety-inducing stakes. Terlu's journey, as she navigates her past and strives to save the failing magic of the greenhouses with the grumpy-but-charming gardener Yarrow and a host of adorable, opinionated plants, is deeply satisfying. The "grumpy/sunshine" trope is executed flawlessly, creating a heartwarming dynamic between the leads that is a joy to witness.

What truly elevates this book is its heart. Durst explores themes of loneliness, second chances, forgiveness, and the profound power of found family with a tenderness that resonates deeply. Terlu's vulnerability and her eventual embrace of connection are beautifully rendered, and the relationships she builds with Yarrow, the sentient plants (Caz the spider plant and the talking rose are absolute treasures!), and even the tiny pollinating dragons, are genuinely touching. It’s a testament to Durst's skill that even the non-human characters feel so alive and endearing.

For fans of "The Spellshop," this return to the world of Belde will be a delightful treat. However, "The Enchanted Greenhouse" stands perfectly on its own, a testament to Durst's masterful storytelling. It's a book that reminds you of the simple joys in life, of the magic inherent in nature, and the comfort found in genuine connections. If you're seeking a read that is funny, kind, wholesome, and utterly captivating, "The Enchanted Greenhouse" is an absolute must-read. Prepare to fall in love with its characters, its world, and the sheer joy of its narrative.

This book starts around the same time as The Spellshop, with it follows by the librarian who created Caz (small cameo from our favorite sentient spider plant!). It hooked me right in the beginning, to see how Terlu’s life changed with consequences from doing spell work. She winds up on a nearly deserted island with no lack of cozy magic and magnificent companions. She then goes on a mission to research and practice spells to help save the island.
This story is just as whimsical as the first, with glances into magical spells and the introduction of cute creatures and plants. I wish I had more of a green thumb, to have appreciated some of the plants and scenes even more! Lottie and Dendy were great characters - so very different but such a great balance between them! Emeril the winged cat and the teeny dragons were a fun addition as well.
Terlu thinks a mile a minute, and the narrator captured this perfectly. It did have me needing to adjust the speed and go back a few times to make sure I didn’t miss anything. The relationship between Terlu and Yarrow was very cute; they seemed to support and compliment each other perfectly.
The world is described in such a whimsical way - vibrant colors, sounds, and scenery. Some details felt extraneous, en lieu of what could have been more world building.
I hope for many more adventures in this world - maybe even a reunion with Terlu and Caz!

Currently listening to The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst and WOW! what a magical little escape. 🌿✨

You get tossed into the middle of the mystery alongside Terlu (the FMC), and I found myself just as disoriented and enchanted as she was—in the best way possible. Durst’s writing pulled me straight into the story like ivy wrapping around a trellis. I swear I could smell the flowers and feel the magic. 🪻🧙‍♀️

Also… BRB while I cry over my lack of a green thumb. If vibes could grow plants, I’d have a whole jungle by now. 😂🌱

I am fairly new to the fantasy genre and it usually takes me a bit to get into the story and invested in what is going on, but this book had me hooked from the first chapter.

Part two of a series but I read it as a standalone and understood what was going on


⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫4.7/5


🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑🌒🌓🌔 thank you to NetGalley for the ALC in exchange for an honest review



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This one was equally as great as the first book. I loved the narrator for both books. I was just as invested and loved the slow burn, get to know each other romance. I can’t wait to recommend this book to customers!

If you thought The Spellshop was peak cozy fantasy, grab your tea and biscuits and settle in for this tale in the same world. The Enchanted Greenhouse follows the story of Terlu (the creator of our favorite sentient spider plant Kaz from The Spellshop) as she finds herself suddenly freed from being a statue on a forlorn island with enchanted greenhouses and a hermit-like caretaker. It’s a very low stakes and sweet story as they work together find solve the problems on the island and in their own lives. I actually enjoyed it even more than the previous book. Caitlin Davies does a wonderful job in her narration of bringing this whimsical world to life without being too over the top.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for this ARC audiobook. All opinions are my own.

Sarah Beth Durst delivers another enchanting standalone set in the world of The Spellshop with The Enchanted Greenhouse, and it's exactly the kind of cozy fantasy that feels like a warm hug on a cold day.

The story follows Terlu Perna, who broke magical law out of loneliness—creating a sentient spider plant that landed her transformed into a wooden statue as punishment. When she awakens on a mysterious island filled with magical greenhouses, she discovers a second chance at life, love, and belonging alongside Yarrow, a grumpy but charming gardener.

I listened to this as an audiobook, which I'd highly recommend. Terlu's internal monologue is extensive and introspective, which might feel heavy in print but works in audio format. The narrator brings life to all the characters, making even the grumpiest gardener feel endearing.

This novel shines with its vivid imagery and rich details, from the wonder of singing flowers to the comfort of freshly baked honey cakes. The greenhouses are magical spaces filled with surprises, and the interactions between the characters are warm and heartfelt. Durst masterfully weaves themes of forgiveness, redemption, and belonging into a story that feels as comforting as it is adventurous. She creates a world where magic feels nurturing rather than dangerous, where small moments of wonder matter as much as grand gestures.

If you're looking for a cozy fantasy with heart, gentle romance, and the kind of magic that makes you believe in fresh starts, The Enchanted Greenhouse is perfect for you. It's funny, kind, and ultimately hopeful—exactly what I needed.

Perfect for fans of: Cozy fantasy, gentle romance, magical realism, and stories about second chances

Thank you to NetGalley & MacMillan Audio for providing this ALC in exchange for an honest review.

What a whimsical, wonderful time! I loved being whisked away into this world for the last week. Our MC has a fear of being alone and is just looking for a reciprocal relationship, aren't we all! The found family and personal growth in this book is what will stay with me for years to come. So beautifully written and performed! (the only quarrel I have with the audiobook narration was the voice for the plants)

Thank you NetGalley for the ALC and Sarah Beth Durst for the beautiful story!

The Enchanted Greenhouse gives all the vibes I loved from The Spellshop, and more. This incredibly cozy fantasy book really expanded on the world we were first introduced to while still keeping the main story more isolated. Once again, we're on an island with a limited cast of characters (and in this case, most of those characters are sentient plants!) who are trying to solve an issue before things get out of control. The issue in The Enchanted Greenhouse is that the greenhouses within the island have started to fail, and with it rare plants. I really enjoyed learning about all of the various greenhouses and the plants held within, and while the book never felt high stakes, there is some tension throughout the book not knowing which greenhouse would start to fail and when. I'm going with a 4 star for this book only because I had no scope of how large this island was or how many greenhouses there were. It really felt infinite and almost impossible that one gardener had taken on caring for the entire island prior to Terlu showing up. There was also a moment in the middle where the story felt like it was dragging, but I got right back into it when Yarrow's family showed up to help with the gardening. Overall, this book is perfect for fans of a cozy fantasy, low-stakes plots, and found family. I will definitely continue to read more from Sarah Beth Durst, either in this world or in another!

I loved this second cozy fantasy in the Spellshop series from Sarah Beth Durst. The Enchanted Greenhouse surprised me by being even better than the first. The characters, especially plants, are so charming and lovable. The narrator is definitely not my favorite, but she has gotten a little better since The Spellshop.

The Enchanted Greenhouse is a cozy, whimsical tale brimming with heart, magic, and the healing power of nature. With her signature warmth and imaginative storytelling, Sarah Beth Durst invites readers into a lush, secret world hidden behind glass walls and blooming vines.

The story centers on a young woman who inherits a mysterious greenhouse from a relative she barely knew—only to discover it’s far more magical (and alive) than she could have ever imagined. As she unravels the secrets of her inheritance, she’s drawn into a journey of self-discovery, old family wounds, and the quiet, transformative power of growth—both botanical and personal.

Durst crafts a gentle fantasy that feels like a warm cup of tea on a rainy afternoon. The greenhouse itself is a character—vibrant, enchanted, and endlessly charming. It’s the kind of story that makes you want to go outside, plant something, and believe in magic again.

Perfect for fans of The Secret Garden, The House in the Cerulean Sea, or Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries, The Enchanted Greenhouse is a delightful escape with plenty of heart.

The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst is a warm hug of a book!

This wholesome, cozy romantasy follows a former librarian who puts her heart and soul into deciphering enchantments to save failing magical greenhouses.

This book also features other memorable characters like a reclusive and grumpy gardener, an adorable winged cat, and sentient plants that are bursting with personality. There are even some interesting callbacks to The Spellshop, the first book in the series.

I read a lot of grimdark stories, so it was nice to take a break and read a story about second chances, one that left me feeling hopeful for a change.