I thought The Spellshop was charming, but clearly I hadn't read The Enchanted Greenhouse back then. Because THIS BOOK was CHARMING. Everything from Terlu's manic energy to Yarrow's grumpy self to the singing plants had me absolutely enchanted.

And for good reason. This book was about how two lonely people manage to find home in an abandoned place. While The Spellshop also touched upon the concept of belonging and found family (and this book does the same) and I definitely related to Kiela as a character, I think The Enchanted Greenhouse had me relating to the story itself. Oh, to be the librarian in Terlu's shoes, and to find validation in the uses of magic! Also, who wouldn't want a handsome, slightly broody gardener and baker/cook extraordinaire to be the supportive love interest? Honestly, Terlu and Yarrow had me constantly kicking my feet, they were just so damn adorable! Definitely giving the cozy vibes. And lots of zucchini dishes I might have to try out (as someone who actually isn't even a FAN of zucchini...).

The audiobook narrator gave such a great voice and demeanor to the characters, and it was a listening pleasure. Will definitely need to pick up a copy of the book, though, because there were a LOT of recipes I wanted to try out, and I blame Yarrow for all of it!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for gifting me a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Terlu Perna loved being a librarian, but she was lonely. She was trying to create some company when she was caught enchanting a plant and convicted for using magic without permission. Sentenced to serve as an example to others as a statue, she is shocked to then wake up in an unfamiliar place full of greenhouses. Will she, the plants, and the grumpy gardener be able to save the beautiful greenhouses?

I think this book definitely lives up to its marketing as a cozy fantasy romance. I liked the magic and imagining all of the different greenhouses. I also liked the sweet romance and minimal angst. The narrator of the audiobook was well done and I liked that narrator. Unfortunately, I think I was not in the right mood for how light and fluffy this book was, but it is no fault of the book that it was too cozy for me. If you are looking for a truly light and fluffy fantasy romance about plants, this one might be perfect for you!

Thank you NetGalley for the audio version. If you live The Spellshop you will love this!!! The characters and the imagery of the greenhouses makes you want to move there. Plus who doesn’t love dragons, flying cats and tasty treats constantly being baked!!

Just finished The Enchanted Greenhouse audiobook and I honestly adored it. It’s not something I’d normally reach for, but I was craving something cozy and this delivered. I railed through it in just a few days. The narrator had such a warm, inviting tone that made the whole thing feel like a hug. The story itself was a light, hopeful page turner with a sweet mix of character growth, romance, and fresh starts. Totally recommend if you’re in the mood for something comforting and heartwarming.

I adored the Spellshop and was delighted to find there was a sequel. Terlu created Kaz (the sentient plant from the Spellshop) but was turned into a statue as a consequence. She gets "awakened" on an island sometime later by a gardener.

I, of course, appreciated our grumpy gardener. His journey to opening himself up to emotions, companionship, and love was great. The greenhouses and the magic were fantastic. More sentient plants and their dreams and aspirations were so fun. I would have loved to have even more adventures in the different rooms of the greenhouses.

For whatever reason, this book seemed longer/slower/more repetitive than the previous. I found myself tired of the "but I don't want to be punished for doing magic" bit and the fear of the consequences. I liked that our grumpy gardener knew just want to do for Terlu. I just wished it could have had a different "plot point" or tension aspect? Also, at times it seemed to focus more on the romance of some of the side characters, so much so that at one point I wondered who's story this was...

Overall, it could have been my expectations rather than the fault of the story? Still, it didn't have the same magic for me as Spellshop. The audio was fantastic! I do love the narrator and thought she did a great job with the story.

Stars: 3.75
Content: LGBTQ rep, I can't remember any swearing, kissing

Thanks to NetGalley and Macmillan audio for the eALC. All thoughts are my own.

Wow I think I might have loved this one even more than The Spellshop!
We follow a librarian, Terlu who has committed the illegal act of using a spell to bring a spider plant to life. Terlu is not a sorcerer and therefore not allowed to do magic. But she just wanted a friend. Her sentence is being turned into a statue. After being a statue for an unknown amount of time, she is awoken in a strange place. She finds a greenhouse and a gardener. This grumpy gardener tells her that he asked for a sorcerer to fix the failing greenhouses of Beld. But Terlu isn't a sorcerer. She doesn't know why she was sent here. Can she do anything to fix the greenhouses and help the plants inside?
Right off the bat, I loved the nod to our favorite sentient spider plant, Caz. I love that we already know what happened to Caz and now we get to see what happened to the person who created him. Throughout the book, Terlu thinks about Caz and wonders what has happened to him.
The characters in this book were fantastic. Terlu was an extreme sunshine character and the gardener (Yarrow) was a super grump. Despite it being illegal, Terlu is determined to figure out how to save the plants inside the failing greenhouses. She tries to pull Yarrow out of his hermit shell even when it gets hard. Yarrow has been left alone on the island. The sorcerer (Lakin - not sure how to spell it) died without ever taking an apprentice. Before he died, he sent almost everyone off the island leaving Yarrow and his father. His father got sick and left Yarrow alone so he could get medical help and never came back. He thinks it is his duty to take care of the greenhouses even though he was never Lakin's apprentice. There is also a flying cat named Emeryl and several other sentient plants, the first they meet being a rose named Lotte.
I loved the plot of this book. It was peak cozy fantasy. It felt like a high stakes situation because Terlu had committed this crime, but she was just sent to this island and was helping bring greenhouses back to life. I loved all the different plants in the greenhouses and just watching Terlu figure out how to fix everything. Terlu and Yarrow also had a great relationship. At first it's obvious Yarrow is hoping that Terlu will leave because he has lived with this solitude for so long even though he is kind to her. But they really grow to have this great partnership and even more.
The atmosphere of this book is fantastic. Despite it being a fantasy world with these crazy plants, I found it easy to imagine the scenery and immerse myself in it.
The audiobook narrator is one of my favorites. She has such a pleasant voice and really brings these types of characters and stories to life.

Another delightful adventure on and island I wish I lived on from the lovely Sarah Beth Durst! She is able to bring these cozy fantasies to life in a way that doesn't bog down the writing too much but still transports you to somewhere else for a while.

The Enchanted Greenhouse follows a character we got to hear about in The Spellshop, and does have easter eggs to the previous novel, however this is completely able to be read as a standalone! I have SUCH a soft spot for series that connect but don't rely on one another. The adventures contained herein are just fun and stress-free. Though the characters are facing troubles and have failing greenhouses to fix, these books are just such a breath of fresh air anyway. It feels like solving a fun puzzle rather than life threatening problems!

Terlu created a sentient spider plant when she was lonely and as punishment for her illegal spellcasting, she was turned in a statue. One day she awakens on an island and not in the library she had been sentenced to and finds herself surrounded by greenhouses and one surly gardener. They work together to solve the problems of the failing greenhouses and attempt to save the plants and the island from total abandonment. Yarrow, for as few words as he comes with, is incredibly likable through his grumbling and silence.

I liked the romance in this book more than in The Spellshop actually. I thought Terlu and Yarrow had a much more natural chemistry and though you could say their relationship is forced proximity, the author decidedly did not write it that way and seemed to take great care in developing the friendship between our two characters before it ever truly took a turn for romance. I thought the way these two communicate felt good and every time Yarrow had a firm, sweet encouragement for Terlu I was even finding myself melting. It's a wonder she managed to get anything done once the romance had started between them considering how many moments I found myself just wanting to swoon and kick my feet at the interactions! The fact that Terlu could still find any focus for her mission instead of melting into a puddle before him is admirable in a couple key scenes honestly!

I also loved the mystery in this book so much as well. I actually would have enjoyed if the book had focused more on the mystery aspect and exploring the ways to fix it in that manner. I really had fun with those aspects of the book and felt as though the character development and interactions during the fun mystery solving scenes were such a highlight!!

My only real complaint, and it isn't one, is that for over half the book it is actually <i>only</i> Terlu and Yarrow on the island (along with some sentient plants but due to their nature they feel less like people in this book) which makes it feel a little uneven once people do start to arrive. While I loved all the solo duo moments up to the arrival of more people, I wished we had gotten to know the new characters better before the end. I really like how Sarah Beth Durst writes her characters and simply wish we had gotten to see more of them and how they settled in and gotten to know Terlu.

The Enchanted Greenhouse is a gorgeous little dollop of something sweet in a sea of heavy waves. Reading these stories is such a relaxing engagement and I highly recommend Sarah Durst's works for anyone looking to actually escape and just feel okay for a while. If you need some solace, it grows in enchanted greenhouses.

I listened to most of the novel in audiobook format and also much commend the narrator. She seems to be the same from The Spellshop and I personally think she is a perfect narrator for these stories as she puts in a great amount of whimsy and wistful magic into her tone as she reads. I also find that her ability to flex her voice to help differentiate between characters to be particularly helpful in moments! I would highly recommend the audiobook if you prefer that method.

Thank you to the author and Netgalley for an ARC copy of this book.

🌿 The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst (narrated by Caitlin Davies)

ALLLLL FIVE STARS

I am nothing if not consistent with my obsession for cozy fiction, and Sarah Beth Durst is absolutely crushing it. She’s planted (pun intended) herself firmly at the top of my auto-buy list, and The Enchanted Greenhouse only makes that case stronger.

This follow-up to The Spellshop takes us to the magical island of Teralu, where the greenhouse is lush, the plants have opinions, and the air is thick with the smell of honey buns and fresh-baked bread. I mean... how could I not fall in love?

This is my ideal cozy formula:
Sentient plant revival 🌱
Found family, new roots style 🪴
Magic + warmth in equal measure 🧡
A gentle pace that feels like a long exhale
Seriously, I could read this book on loop.

And let’s talk about Caitlin Davies' narration? Dreamy. Perfect. She brought every character to life and made me feel like I was there, sipping tea under a flowering vine and knee-deep in honey buns and fresh-baked bread.

Themes:
Cozy magical realism
Comfort baking and food-as-love
Found family + magical caretaking
Slow life with spells
Librarians, green witches, and enchanted gardens

Would I Recommend It?
Absolutely. If you're in the mood for something gentle and heartfelt, maybe with a touch of whimsy and a whole lot of cozy. The Enchanted Greenhouse is a five-star delight. This is the kind of book you live in for a little while, and honestly? I never want to leave.

Thank you, NetGalley and Macmillan Audio, for the opportunity to listen and review this masterpiece.

The Enchanted Greenhouse might just be the coziest fantasy I’ve ever read. From the very first chapter to the last, it feels like wrapping up in a warm blanket and settling in for a relaxing evening. The story isn’t heavy or jam-packed with drama, and it doesn’t need to be. It’s a fun return to the world introduced in The Spellshop, and I loved catching the little connections between the two.

Caitlin Davies’s narration is just perfect here. Her voice is so warm and easygoing, and she brings each character to life so naturally, without going over the top. Her delivery makes it so easy to stay engaged.

The setting really fired up my imagination-the sunflower maze, swimming with sea turtles, and that special plant from the greenhouse that lets you dream whatever you want, just by thinking about it first. Plus, tiny dragons and flying housecats. What more could you ask for? It sounds like the most relaxing vacation destination ever.

If you’re looking for a story with more tension or a stronger plot, this will likely leave you wanting a bit more. I enjoyed The Spellshop a little more on that front. Still, the pace here never dragged, and the cozy atmosphere kept me engaged throughout.

This is a sweet, feel-good read. Perfect for when you want something light, magical, and just fun.

The Enchanted Greenhouse was such a heartwarming audiobook. I loved the gentle pacing, the whimsical world, and the quiet magic woven throughout the story. Terlu’s journey felt tender and relatable, and the slow-burn romance added just the right touch of sweetness. The narration by Caitlin Davies was excellent—soothing and expressive, and it really brought the characters and setting to life. This was the perfect cozy fantasy escape, and I’m so glad I had the opportunity to listen to it.

Thank you to Sarah Beth Durst, Macmillan Audio, and NetGalley for the ARC!

Thank you to Macmillan Audio for the review copy!

Caitlin Davies did a great job with the narration, especially as the cast continued to grow as the story progressed. It was easy to tell who was talking, especially among the various talking plants.

What I loved about this was Terlu’s brain. Her constant overthinking and worrying was so relatable, and seeing Yarrow being able to help calm her insecurities without diminishing them was so heartwarming. Their relationship was adorable. The relationship with the flying cat and the plants? Adorable.

What I didn’t love was Yarrow’s relationship with his father. I don’t feel like his dad earned his forgiveness (but that might be my Scorpio Sun talking) and it cheapened a lot of the character growth for me toward the end.

Overall though, this was a cute companion novel to The Spellshop and I am so excited to see what cozy story I get to read next in this universe.

The Enchanted Greenhouse Honest ARC Review:

If you enjoyed The Spellshop, you should fall in love with this sequel, The Enchanted Greenhouse.

Set during the end of the political chaos regarding sorcery and spellcraft, Terlu finds herself awakened, cold and confused. Terlu broke the law because she was lonely. She cast a spell and created a magically sentient spider plant. For this, she was turned into a wooden statue in the North Reading Room of the Great Library of Alyssium.

When she woke, she was on a mysterious island with enchanted greenhouses and magical plants.

Assisted by a gardener and a sentient rose, Terlu must solve the puzzle regarding the mysterious greenhouses in order to save the island she has come to love.

The Enchanted Greenhouse is a story of redemption and reconciliation, love and new beginnings. I fell in love with the world building, the characters and each well thought out adventure. If you enjoy fantasy, this novel is a great addition to your TBR! I look forward to the next book in the series!

What a beautifully written story! Thank you so much for sharing this ARC with me.

I've heard people describe certain books as feeling like a warm hug before, but didn't fully get it. Now I do. I listened to this on audiobook, and every time I listened to it it felt like a warm hug. I also think the narrator added to this feeling. The audiobook was great. I loved The Spellshop by this author, set in this same world, but I loved this one even more.

Here you follow the librarian that created Caz from The Spellshop when she wakes from her punishment. You don't need to read that to understand this, it very much stands on its own, but there are a couple tie-ins. Plus that book was also great, so I do still recommend it.
This book is not fast-paced or high stakes, so don't expect that. This is very much a cozy fantasy. I adored the development of the relationship between Terlu and Yarrow (I may have spelled that wrong lol). It was such a sweet relationship as they slowly learned to understand each other. Yarrow was the absolute sweetest, even while he was so quite and a little grumpy at first. Also, I loved following Terlu growing in self-confidence. And I loved the sentient plants.

I received an advanced listener copy of the audiobook from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. However, I will definitely be buying myself a copy once it is released. This is a new favorite that I can see myself revisiting over and over again.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to The Enchanted Greenhouse in exchange for an honest review.

I quite liked this cozy fantasy, it’s whimsical, hopeful and full of charm. I enjoyed the grumpy/sunshine dynamic and I especially enjoyed the authors playful exploration of how words matter.

While this book is a standalone, it is closely tied to The Spellshop, and I personally think that readers will enjoy it best after reading that book. Seeing where past characters landed added a layer that returning readers will appreciate.

This book is a warm hug in hard cover. Seriously just made me happy the whole time. The mean no harm librarian, talking plants, winged cat, and a stoic but sweet mmc. Literally all perfect. I want to live and tend to the enchanted greenhouses.

I loved how we got a variety of themes throughout the book. Self confidence, tricky family dynamics, romance, little bit of world politics, magic, maturity, and friendships. This had it all but nothing felt forced.

I have nothing negative to say. Such a cozy fun read and would highly recommend. The audio narrator was excellent as well with tone and pacing.

This was such a light hearted read. I enjoyed every minute of it. The connections between the to main characters was so transforming for both of them. The talking plants where one of my favorite parts.

DNF @ 50%
I really enjoyed the first book, The Spellbook, but had to force myself to push through this one and I only made it halfway. The narrator was okay, not my favorite for the story as it was kind of monotonous and didn’t have a lot of life to it. The inner monologue was also too much for me, it was 90% inner monologue and I can’t keep it up, it was definitely annoying for me and just ruined the story. I wanted to be invested in this as much as the first but i couldn’t. It did have a cozy fantasy vibe, but maybe the lack of actual characters was the issue, there’s just the two of them and then all the plants. It was unfortunately boring for me.

I loved this book! It was just as good as the first one in the series. I enjoyed to find out more about the lady who "made" Caz and what happened to her. This book was such a nice, "feel good" book that just made me feel happy after reading it. I highly recommend it!
The writing was great and I very much enjoyed the sentient plants and the winged cats. :)

First, I’d like to thank NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for providing me with an ALC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this well enough. Durst is very good at writing likable characters, lovable animal (and plant) companions, and cozy settings. When you read her books you just sort of sink into the story and let it hold you in its embrace. While The Spellshop was a favorite read last year, this book lacked some of the same magic for me. I really enjoyed the first half of the book. I loved seeing Terlu and Yarrow get to know each other and fall into a comfortable routine together. I thought they complimented each other really well. I loved Emmeril (sp?) and the mini dragons. There were so many cozy elements that had me wanting to move to the greenhouse immediately. But some of that magic was lost in the second half, for reasons I won’t mention due to spoilers. While I understand why Durst went in the direction she did, it just wasn’t a favorite for me. I may feel different on reread, but for now The Spellshop remains the winner of my affections.

3.5/5 Stars 🌟

I loved the first book in this world and this book met all my expectations. This book is for anyone that feels forgotten or like they are too much for other people to be around. There is a beautiful found family within this book even if some of them are made of chlorophyll.

Terlu’s journey is beautiful, and the narration fits the mood perfectly for every character. These characters already have a lot of depth, and the voices brought them even further into life.

Grab a trowel and get ready to laugh, cry, dream, and maybe fall in love with the enchanted world hidden in the snow. I know I will be re-listening to this book over and over again and dreaming of this world.