I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley.
This book is a delightful story set in the same world as "The Spellshop" by Sarah Beth Durst. It focuses on a minor character, Terlu Perna, mentioned only a few times and never actually seen in The Spellshop. Terlu is the mysterious librarian who created "Caz," the sentient spider plant who plays a large role in The Spellshop.
"The Enchanted Greenhouse" is actually quite sad and a little scary at the beginning as we hear about Terlu's journey from spellcaster to accused and convicted criminal and then to a wooden statue. Spending six years as a statute sounds like my personal nightmare, but Terlu is released from her prison early in the story and wakes in the middle of a snowy forest with no idea of where she is or how she got there.
Terlu discovers that she has been brought back to life by a grumpy gardener who is the only resident of an island with a magical, incomprehenisbly big greenhouse. The descriptions of the greenhouse, with its magical rooms, plants and occupants, is a continuing delight. Terlu's relationship with the grumpy gardener and their quest to figure out the mysteries behind the greenhouse are well-written and fun.
This is a wonderful book to curl up with on a winter evening, or any time that you are feeling a bit down and need to spend some time in an imaginative greenhouse with some found family.

The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst is a whimsical and heartwarming fantasy that combines magic, nature, and personal growth. The story follows a protagonist who discovers an enchanted greenhouse that holds the power to transform her world. Durst’s writing is imaginative and full of charm, creating a cozy atmosphere while exploring themes of healing and self-discovery. It’s an enjoyable and uplifting read for fans of magical realism and gentle fantasy.

I did not love this as much as the first, but the magic was still there! If you read and loved the spellshop… this is still a must read. Something about this world is so cozy and perfect

Durst excels in any genre she tries it seems. This book felt like a warm hug and was an excellent follow up to The Spellshop. No one writes adorable sentient plants like Durst.

Cozy fantasy is a genre I want more of! This was a lovely companion to Durst's earlier novel set in the same universe. Will definitely recommend it.

The Enchanted Greenhouse is a cozy fantasy with a touch of romance, and I found it absolutely charming! I had only read the first few chapters of the Spellshop, but found that I didn't really need to read the first one to enjoy this second book. I found the character and world building to be much more indepth than I expected, and I loved exploring the layers of these characters and seeing how their past shaped who they are. I would definitely recommend this book for a light, cozy read (they literally read and eat baked treats by the fire as snow gently falls- it doesn't get much cozier than that!). This book is just lovely!

As magically wonderful as The Spellshop was, this story was even more beautiful!

This story is full of hope, second chances, found family and a sweet romance. After reading The Spellshop, I genuinely wanted to know the story of Terlu, the librarian who was turned into a statue for creating Caz. Thankfully Sarah Beth Durst is a mind reader because she gave me her story and so much more! Terlu was given a second chance at life thanks to failing magic greenhouses that had been abandoned by their sorcerer and gardeners.

I think this story is perfect for teens to adults. The romance is innocent and sweet, the family rift aspect is realistic and the growing friendships as adults is accurately described. Overall this story is beautifully written and so enjoyable to curl up and read!

The was one of my most anticipated reads of the year, and it did not disappoint! It was wonderful to be transported back into the magical worlds Sara Beth Durst builds. She has a way of making you feel that you are right there with the characters.

The book follows Terlu, who was turned into a statue for bringing Caz to life, and her journey when wakes up and on a new island. The first thing she discovers is a massive greenhouse. Once inside, she discovers there are hundreds of greenhouses, all with their own magic and types of plants. Unfortunately, the greenhouses are slowly failing one by one. Terlu has to decide to risk it all again and practice unsanctioned magic to help save the greenhouses, or to do nothing. And let’s not forget the cute gardener love interest!

The journey Terlu goes on this book is beautiful. You will get all the cozy fantasy vibes that you got from The Spellshop. There are also all kinds of sentient plants this time around! If you have not added this to your 2025 tbr, please run and do so now!

Thank you NetGalley for the advance copy for my review.

Thanks to NetGalley & Tor Publishing Group for an advanced reader copy of The Enchanted Greenhouse.

If you’re looking for a warm, soothing escape into a cozy fantasy world, look no further. Sarah Beth Durst has done it again. The Enchanted Greenhouse offers the perfect blend of charming characters (think sentient plants, tiny dragons, wild gryphons, a grumpy gardener, an FMC who just wants to fit-it and find her place in the world, and so many more) and a heartwarming tale of second chances, self-discovery, with a sprinkle of romance. The Enchanted Greenhouse is the perfect book to cozy up with.

I was so excited to jump back into the world of "The Spellshop," and this book did not disappoint! If anything, it exceeded my expectations and may have surpassed the first book. The plot and character development were incredibly well balanced, and the budding relationships between Terlu and Yarrow and Lottie and her friends were all absolutely wonderful. I would love more stories in this world and would love to return to Belde and the Greenhouse as soon as I can!

I adored the world brought to us by Sarah Beth Durst in The Spellshop and was so excited to jump back in when I started this book! Overall, this was just a really great escape, filled with so much empathy and kindness that spread infectiously from one character to the next. It told an incredibly heart-warming story of redemption and found family when initially, it seemed as though all hope was lost. From winged cats and an abundance of honey cakes to a sassy but lovable sentient rose, there were so many charming and cozy elements that made me forget about reality for a while. It was everything I expected after reading The Spellshop, but still different enough to be well worth the read!

Thank you to NetGalley and publishers for an ARC in exchange for my honest review!

The Enchanted Greenhouse was as much fun to read as Durst's previous book, The Spellshop. This second stand alone book set in the same alternate world followed the story of Terlu, the librarian who was turned into a statue for turning a spider plant into a sentient being. It is a sweet book about finding one's place in the world. There is a closed door romance, a dangerous spell that must be broken for the sake of everyone on the island, and there are family rifts that must be healed. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves fantasy, sweet romance with found family.
It is squeaky clean and appropriate for teens on up.

I received a free advance reader copy. All opinions are my own.

Sarah did a great on this second book! You don’t need to have read book 1, but you do understand more of the country/political setting with the background from book 1.

I loved the greenhouse! The rooms made me wish I could visit. Terlu and Yarrow were good MCs that helped each other heal and grow.

So thankful I was able to read this ARC!

This is the perfect companion to The Spellshop! Same warm fuzzy, cozy vibes, same sweet romance subplot while being its own unique story. I appreciate how the author addresses social issues while maintaining the cozy vibe as well. It's a wonderful book!

This book came to me at the perfect point in my life. I was going through the last moments of my dog's life and just needed something light to keep me going. This book was exactly what I needed. This was definitely more on the cozy reading with no giant big bad just some small problems that can be easily overcome. My favorite part of all of this was the plants. They really stole the show with every scene they were in.

The only downside I have is that I wish the world was a little bigger. I get why the main portion of the book only has our two main characters and a few talking plants but it just made the world feel so empty. Especially, compared to the vibrant world that we had in the first book in this series. I would love to read another in this setting but maybe one back in a town or village where we can get some more fun ensemble characters.

Such a charming story! I did not read the first book, but that really didn't hinder me in enjoying this one.

Thank you NetGalley for an advance copy of this book!
I Loved it!
The Enchanted Greenhouse and Spellshop are the quintessential cozy fantasy novels!
I very quickly fell in love with Terlu and Yarrow, watching as they slowly become friends and coworkers. Taking their time getting to know each other before becoming so much more than just friends. I love how Terlu became the go between for Yarrow and his family, giving them all time to process everything that happened and learn to see the situation from each others points of view

In the Spell Shop by Sarah Beth Durst, we met Kiela and her sentient spider plant Caz. Caz was given life by a lonely librarian casting a spell illegally. She was made an example of and turned into a statue. Caz feared she was doomed when rebellion broke out and the Great Library was sacked. The Enchanted Greenhouse is about that lonely librarian and what happens to her after the fall of the library.

If you need a feel good story full of love, hope and magic to get you through the dark days, this is the book for you. I loved both books and hope to read more Sarah Beth Durst!

This re-entry to the world we first loved in 'The Spellshop' follows sunny Terlu Perna - the librarian who was turned into a statue for performing the spell that made Caz, our favorite spider plant, sentient. When she reawakens on an island covered in enchanted (but failing) greenhouses, she works together with a grumpy gardener to save them and find a place where she finally feels like she belongs. Sarah Beth Durst proves again that cozy fantasy-romance is the genre where she shines. I loved Terlu's story from beginning to end. If you loved 'The Spellshop', you will love this new installment just as much.

Thank you to Tor publishing for providing an ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review.

What a great cozy fantasy! Set in the same universe as The Spellshop, but not a sequel, we get to revisit the magical world of librarians and sentient plant companions on a new island with a delightful romance. The setting was lush and beautiful, the characters had a lovely depth, and the romance was full of deep knowing and a comfortable coming together. It is wonderful having a cozy romance story focused on growing a life with each other and the intimacy of sharing that without any sexy insinuations or assumptions. Overall I loved this!