The enchanted greenhouse is a sight to behold with its abundance of beautiful flowers and magical creatures, but its magic is failing and a sorcerer is urgently needed to restore the spells before it’s too late.

This cosy fantasy novel was a joy to read. It felt like Sarah Beth Durst was painting the enchanted greenhouse with her descriptions of the colourful, fragrant flowers while still allowing space for the character development of our protagonist, Terlu Perna, who arrives on the island in mysterious circumstances. From the moment that Terlu met the greenhouse’s gardener, I hoped that they would find space in their hearts for one another! In the meantime, Terlu showed her determination and resilience as she faced up to some daunting magical challenges and journeyed towards finding her passion and purpose.

I only wish that there had been some chapters from the gardener’s point of view. As Terlu observed, shrugs and grunts seemed to be his favourite form of communication and I would have welcomed insight into his unvoiced thoughts and feelings.

This was a wonderful story with feel-good energy. A must-read if you enjoyed Sarah Beth Durst’s The Spellshop and a great choice if you read cosy fantasy. It was such a treat to receive the eARC and I’m looking forward to reading more stories set on the Crescent Islands. Thank you to Pan Macmillan and NetGalley for sharing this with me in exchange for an honest review.

The cover is stunning and is what got my instant attention! After reading the description I knew I had to request it, I was over the moon to be accepted!

I love gardening, so to have this book be focused on plants and the most incredible greenhouse( "does it count as multiple greenhouses, or is it a single greenhouse with multiple rooms?")

It was a joy to be in Belde, I feel I could have read the book in one sitting if life didn't get in the way!

The characters, the details, the story, the adventure, the world that was created in my mind as I read was beautiful. I am so glad I had the opportunity to read this book. I will now look to try and read The Spellshop as it appears they are connected.

On a side note, I was secretly hoping at the end of the book there would be recipes, as oh my days the foods sounded delicious, and I would have loved to whip up a honey cake!
Final note, I was also hoping there would be maps at the end aswell, as Terlu frequently referenced creating them, so I was excited thinking there would be. But I suppose, the Greenhouse of Belde is out if this world, I'm not sure if maps could be created!

Thank you for this incredible adventure in Belde, I'm going to go tend to my own precious plants now!

I absolutely adored The Spellshop book so when I saw this next book on NetGalley I couldn’t help but requesting it! Stunning cover that really shows how stunning this fantastical book is. Great plot and characters and really hope there’s more!

The Enchanted Greenhouse is a cozy, adorable and heartwarming fantasy romance. I loved it even more than The Spellshop and I'd already cried once before I even hit the 25% mark! It was the focus on Terlu's loneliness that really got me, and then how she found herself with Yarrow, a gardener alone on the island of Belde, and a sentient rose who both understood her loneliness themselves. It's like a warm hug in a book!

Also, I can't get over how beautiful this cover is!

Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader Copy from NetGalley, but this is my voluntary and honest review.

5 Stars – A Beautifully Whimsical and Heartfelt Journey of Redemption and Magic

The Enchanted Greenhouse is an absolutely delightful read—brimming with charm, warmth, and quiet emotional depth. Sarah Beth Durst has a gift for creating magical worlds that feel both wondrous and grounded, and this novel is no exception. From the very first page, I was completely swept away by the lush, whimsical setting and the deeply human story at its heart.

The book centers around Terlu, a former librarian who once broke the law by experimenting with forbidden magic. Her punishment was harsh—turned into a wooden statue, left forgotten for years. When she suddenly awakens on a strange and beautiful island with crumbling greenhouses and a fading magical ecosystem, she’s given a chance to start again. What unfolds is a slow, thoughtful tale of redemption, healing, and the rediscovery of purpose and self-worth.

Durst’s writing is gentle yet vivid, with descriptions so rich you can practically smell the herbs and feel the sun filtering through greenhouse glass. The enchanted flora and fauna are a constant delight—imaginative, sometimes mischievous, and always full of personality. The greenhouses themselves are stunning creations, each with its own type of magic and history.

What I loved most, though, was the emotional core of the story. Terlu is such a wonderfully complex protagonist—full of regret, but also resilience. Watching her form connections, especially with Yarrow, the grumpy and guarded gardener, was incredibly rewarding. Their slow-burn romance is tender and understated, built on mutual trust and quiet moments that feel earned. The secondary characters also add texture and warmth, and I appreciated the inclusive and respectful representation throughout.

This book also touches on deeper themes—justice and mercy, the importance of making amends, and the idea that people are more than the worst thing they’ve done. Durst handles these ideas with grace, never veering into the overly sentimental but always making you feel the weight of Terlu’s choices—and her growth.

The Enchanted Greenhouse is perfect for readers who want a cozy fantasy with heart, magic, and a strong emotional payoff. It’s the kind of book that makes you believe in the healing power of second chances, and leaves you with a sense of quiet hope. I adored every page and will absolutely be rereading it when I need something comforting and beautiful.

The Enchanted Greenhouse is sweet as honey cake.

What a beautiful story about hope, change and acceptance woven within a delightful cosy romantasy between a sunny librarian and a grumpy gardener!

Amongst the magic there are some bittersweet moments where Terlu and Yarrow work through insecurities and trauma. They support and nourish each other just as they do the plants in the greenhouse.

The Enchanted Greenhouse has a beautiful HEA but with hints of a third book but will it be set on Belde or Caltray?!?!?

Thank you to Pan McMillan for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Terlu Perna broke the law and created a sentient spider plant because she was lonely, life as a librarian was lonelier than expected. When her crime is discovered is sentenced to be transformed as a statue and displayed in the library. When Terlu wakes up she finds herself cold and alone on a practically empty island filled with hundreds of magical greenhouses. The only other person on the island is a grumpy gardener called Yarrow, he is also very sweet and thinks she can help him save the greenhouses. Even if it means Terlu has to turn to sorcery that thing that condemned her to being a statue in the first place.

The plant was innocent, this had me intrigued and as opening lines go this was really memorable. This book was a very cosy, gentle, slow burn romance and I really enjoyed it. This book was really well written, the characters were well fleshed out with lots of back story, it was a very easy to read book that I could lose myself in as there was not a lot of drama but plenty of plot. I was routing for Terlu and was hoping she and Yarrow would get together, they were like grumpy and sunshine when they first meet. I haven’t read the first book in the series but I will be reading it now I have finished this one as I want to read more about Caz. Dear Lottie stole the scene on every page she was on, overall a really amazing book and I hope there are more books to come set in this world as I will be reading them if there are.

4.5⭐

Oh this was such a wonderful book to get lost in. I really loved The Spellshop so couldn't wait to read about Terlu in The Enchanted Greenhouse and it didn't disappoint.

The writing is so beautiful and completely captures your attention from the start that you can't help but visualise and immerse yourself in this enchanting story. It was such a cosy fantasy with the stakes a little higher than usual but this just added to the depth of the story. I loved the romance and just how heartwarming it truly felt. This book was just such a joy to read!

The Spellshop was my favourite cosy fantasy last year, so i was SO excited to be able to real this one early also.
I really hope the author writes more cosy romantic fantasies in this world, because I'm in love with them!

The Spellshop was my favourite book of 2024, so when I learned that Sarah Beth Durst was publishing a new book set in this amazing magical world I was beyond excited. And I am pleased to report that The Enchanted Greenhouse absolutely did not disappoint. You do not need to read The Spellshop in order to read this book, but I absolutely recommend it because it is a wonderful book.

In The Enchanted Greenhouse we are introduced to Terlu Perna, who we had a brief glimpse of as the wooden statue in The Spellshop. Terlu was punished and turned into a statue for illegally performing magic in order to create the sentient spider plant Caz (a beloved character from The Spellshop). She awakens six years later alone on an island, confused, and stumbles across a network of enchanted greenhouses housing magical plants and the only resident on the island - a grumpy gardener named Yarrow. It turns out Terlu was sent to the island in order to fix the issue that is causing the magical greenhouses to fail one by one; only problem is - she's not a sorcerer. As Terlu, Yarrow, and the sentient plants they bring to life work out this dilemma, we are introduced to a cast of whimsical characters.

There is just something so wonderful about this world that Durst has created. The way that she describes the setting is so evocative, I can actually imagine jumping into the pages of this book and living in this world. The setting is incredibly wholesome and cosy, the characters are lovely, and the writing is beautiful. It is just the perfect cosy, light-hearted, imaginative, low stakes cottagecore fantasy. I absolutely recommend it.

The author herself had advised me to read this book with a hot cocoa or a tea in hand - and while this is good advice, I found myself not needing this, as the book itself is already a cup of tea, a hug, a warm blanket.

Terlu is the Fourth Librarian that enchanted Caz the sentient spider plant. After the discovery of her illegal magic and a cruel punishment, she awakes on an island of greenhouses. Where she meets a winged cat, a gardener, a sentient rose with a 'tude and more.

I could have stopped there and just read about them for a couple hundred pages.

But there's also a former sorcerer with questionable motives and dying greenhouses.
These are what make the plot and this is also perfect.

Terlu is lonely and awkward, and all she wants is company and a purpose. And at some point, maybe, the gardener?

Just like the Spellshop, this book is the perfect cozy cottagecore fantasy. It's in the same world and I already can't wait for The Faraway Inn.

5/5 stars and a warm beverage

Thank you @sarahbethdurst @netgalley and @panmacmillan for the eARC!

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The Enchanted Greenhouse was such a cosy and heartwarming read. I looooved getting to learn more about Terlu and her story after the little glimpse we got of her in The Spellshop. The island of Belde was described so beautifully it felt real, with its wintry landscape, snug cottages, and network of greenhouses filled with wonderful sights, incredible plants, and adorable magical creatures.

The characters were just as enchanting. I really admired Terlu for her strength and determination to do what she believed was right, no matter how afraid she was. Yarrow reminded me so much of myself - gruff, quiet, deeply caring, and lighting up the moment he got to talk about his love for plants. I loved how, despite the wounds and hardships of their pasts, neither of them let that shape how they treated each other or stop them from chasing their shared dream of finding a cure for the greenhouses. Watching their relationship blossom (along with Terlu's growing attachment to the island itself) was such a joy.

The cast of side characters - sentient plants, a flying cat, tiny dragons, and a steadily growing island community - was so fun, although I do wish we'd gotten to spend a little more time getting to know them.

Flowing through every page was a message of hope, love, and finding light even in the darkest moments. It brought me to tears more than once, and felt like exactly what I needed to read. The sweet little nod to Kiela and Caz at the end was perfection. My heart was so full by the final page!

Thank you NetGalley for giving me the chance to be able to read this eARC for my honest review. Seriously, thank you. I cried when I got approved.

Thank you, Sarah Beth Durst, for writing this amazing book. This is without a doubt my favourite world to live in and I hope you write many more books in this world.

Sarah says in the acknowledgement that she writes books about hope, and Terlu was the one character in the Spellshop that didn't have any hope, so she kept thinking about her and so this book came to be.

This book is the definition of hope, a warm hug on a cold day, second chances (life, not romance) and found family (Human, magical creatures and sentient plants alike).

What I first thought was going to be a grumpy x sunshine romance, surprised me in so many ways, The MMC Yarrow wasn't grumpy, he was just quiet and didn't know how to connect or talk to others.

"I found his secret. Every time he talked about plants, he lit up."

Watching Terlu and Yarrow open up to each other and help each other overcome their fears and anxieties was such a delight.

"What I'm trying to say is you make my world better. Every day, in a million different ways. You brought me to life."

I could talk about this book forever, the characters have such depth from tiny pollinating dragons, sentient plants, to a silent gardener, a departed sorcerer, a sailor who wishes to sail alone and a librarian who just wants to find her place in the world and be loved.

There is so much magic in between these pages, but I don't want to give anything away and will let you discover the magic yourselves.

I cannot recommend this book enough, if there is one book I can convince anyone to read, let it be the Spellshop and the Enchanted Greenhouse.

This was not what I was expecting, but in the best way. The romance was adorable in this book and just so sweet and wholesome I absolutely loved it. I love the concept of all these magically enchanted greenhouses and the surprises they have inside! Terlu is a sweetheart, and I just love her character so much!
This was such a cozy and fun fantasy with magic, slow-burning romance, funny banter, and so much more!
I will definitely be rereading this book, and it has quickly become a comfort book.
Thank you Bramble via Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

The Enchanted Greenhouse is a quiet, comforting kind of magic—the kind that grows slowly, like ivy through old stone, until you realize it’s completely wound itself around your heart. Sarah Beth Durst returns to the Crescent Islands with a whimsical, deeply gentle tale of found family, blooming second chances, and the quiet, steady power of choosing kindness—even when it's hard.

Terlu Perna is a wonderfully imperfect protagonist—lonely, eager to connect, and so desperate to be seen that she breaks the rules in a way that is both earnest and ill-advised. Her punishment is strikingly harsh, but her eventual reawakening on an island of magical greenhouses feels like the beginning of a fairytale she might finally be allowed to write for herself. From the first honey cake offered by the grumpy gardener, Yarrow, the story sets down roots in themes of redemption, healing, and growth.

Durst’s gift for cozy worldbuilding is on full display here. The greenhouses are each little magical microcosms—lush, strange, sometimes mischievous—and the island itself feels like a balm for tired souls. From a flying cat companion to a sentient rose with a flair for the dramatic, every detail is crafted with charm and care. It's a world that invites you to slow down and breathe it in.

At its heart, though, this is a story about connection: Terlu’s slow-burn, tentative friendship-turned-romance with Yarrow is built on small, vulnerable moments that feel all the more meaningful for their restraint. Their dynamic (sunshine x grump, of course) is cozy rather than swoony, and I appreciated how the story let them grow toward each other rather than rushing into romance. The emotional payoff is subtle but sincere.

While some readers may find Terlu’s insecurity grating early on, I felt it was a realistic portrayal of someone learning, at last, that she is allowed to take up space—that she doesn’t have to earn her worth through perfection or performance. Yarrow, with his silence and grief, may remain something of a mystery, but the glimpses we get of his gentleness and care are all the more impactful because they are hard-won.

With lovely prose, a cast of endearing magical beings, and themes of forgiveness, re-growth, and quiet courage, The Enchanted Greenhouse is a perfect read for anyone who’s ever longed for a fresh start. It’s tender, whimsical, and filled with a deep, blooming kind of hope.

This is such a wonderful story! Terlu is changed into a wooden statue for creating Caz, the sentient spiderplant we first meet in The Spellshop. After being on display in the Great Library for many years she suddenly wakes up in the snow somewhere, with the spell keeping her as a statue, broken. She discovers an enormous greenhouse, filled with different rooms, each containing different types of plants, and also comes across a winged cat (I really need one of those!). She also eventually finds the gardener, Yarrow. But there's a problem, the greenhouse rooms are slowly dying, the enchantments wearing off. It's up to Terlu and Yarrow to try and stop it from happening and, if possible, to restore those rooms. This is a beautiful story about believing in oneself but also knowing that working together is often better than trying to go it alone. A lovely slow-burn, gentle romance develops too which is very sweet. I gave The Spellshop 5 stars but I think this one's even better! And the cover is just beautiful. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thanks to Netgalley, Pan Macmillan, and Sarah Beth Durst for the free ARC. All opinions are my own.

5-Star Review: The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst

Sarah Beth Durst’s The Enchanted Greenhouse is a heartwarming, magical journey that feels like a cozy embrace. Set on a secluded island filled with whimsical greenhouses, sentient plants, and delightful creatures, the story follows Terlu, a librarian seeking redemption and a new purpose. As she collaborates with the gruff gardener Yarrow and a charming sentient rose, Terlu discovers the true meaning of community, love, and second chances.  

Durst masterfully blends fantasy elements with profound emotional depth, creating a narrative that’s both enchanting and relatable. The vivid descriptions transport readers into a world where magic is tangible, and every character, from the talking plants to the winged cat, adds richness to the tale. The themes of healing, belonging, and self-discovery resonate deeply, making this novel not just a fantasy escape but a reflection on the human experience.

For fans of cozy fantasy and stories that touch the soul, The Enchanted Greenhouse is an absolute must-read. It’s a testament to Durst’s storytelling prowess and her ability to craft worlds that linger in the heart long after the final page.

The Enchanted Greenhouse is a magical story of love and finding your place in the world that takes place in the midst of a far-away revolution that has far-reaching consequences.
The setting is absolutely magical! The little island away from everything with its very own kind of magic is such a fascinating idea and I loved reading about it. The whimsical, fun tone also really lent itself to the setting and I got absolutely swept into the story.
I also really enjoyed that every character had something to overcome, usually related to being treated badly in the past, and they helped each other heal from that. It was a beautiful aspect of the whole thing. And most characters also had to recognise that they themselves had also done things wrong and that sweeping hurt under the rug is not productive. I love love LOVE how supportive the main characters (whether plant or human) were of each other. Also, Terlu is described as plus size and is described as attractive, even through her self-doubts, which I loved to see.

The Enchanted Greenhouse is such a gentle, calming read—it completely drew me in. I could have devoured it in a day, but I ended up stretching it out because I honestly didn’t want it to end. There’s something really comforting about the way the story unfolds, like spending time in a quiet, beautiful space that helps you breathe a little easier.

The setting is vivid and soothing, and the touch of magic is just enough to feel special without overpowering the grounded, emotional moments. It’s a book that made me slow down in the best way.
If you’re into soft magical realism, nature vibes, and cosy stories that feel like a warm hug, this one’s a real treat.

This book is the perfect read. It's full of magic, enchantment, and a romance that is full kindness and healing. I lapped it up in one sitting and it gave me hope!

The Enchanted Greenhouse is pure enchantment from the first page to the last. Sarah Beth Durst has crafted a warm, whimsical tale that feels like a hug in book form—filled with singing flowers, sentient plants, and honey cakes so vivid you’ll swear you can taste them.
Terlu Perna is one of the most unique protagonists I’ve ever read—lonely, flawed, and utterly lovable. Her journey from magical misstep to redemption is both touching and empowering. The magical greenhouses, each more dazzling than the last, are brought to life with Durst’s signature lyrical prose, and the emotional depth tucked between the whimsy will stay with you long after you finish.
The supporting cast shines just as brightly—from the curmudgeonly yet kind gardener to a charmingly opinionated sentient rose. The themes of forgiveness, self-worth, and second chances are handled with grace and humor, making this more than just a fantasy—it’s a story with soul.
Whether you're a longtime Durst fan or a newcomer, The Enchanted Greenhouse is a radiant, feel-good fantasy you won't want to leave. Highly recommended for anyone who loves cozy magic, quiet courage, and the healing power of friendship.

This book was so lovely! It was a comforting journey for a dark and scary time. A reminder that there is always hope. I loved it so much!

This is a book for the people who love slow paced, cozy fantasy, with slow burn romance, a lot of magical plants, love for said plants, magical creatures and more.

We follow Terlu, who was so lonely, she casted a spell to awake a sentient plant, named Caz, so she won’t be alone anymore. The trouble is, she isn’t allowed to cast spells as she’s a librarian not a sorcerer. She is trialed and then she was sentenced to be a statue.

Later, she is awakened from her statue state and she finds herself in an island that has many greenhouses. There she meets Yarrow, our lonely but strongly dedicated gardener. He’s alone, taking care of his greenhouses and he loves every plant. Together they have to work out how to keep the greenhouses alive and enchanted.

I loved this book! I haven’t read the Spellshop, and I was worried that I might be confused, but nothing of that happened. It’s a sequel but it can be read as a standalone. Another thing I loved was Terlu, my poor baby, I love her softness, her big heart, how much she wants to help, while risking her freedom again. How this is her second chance in life, how she wants to do better, how she wants to love Yarrow but she’s worried because she has been hurt and abandoned before, used because she could provide them something instead of genuinely seeking her. This being said, she is strong, soft, nice, and I want to hug her.

Yarrow is also something, he’s lonely, left alone on the island, and he’s not used to be around someone else. He was hurt, he made the choice to stay because he thought it was right. And all he wanted was a sorcerer and he ended up with Terlu, and she’s nothing of what he expected. Our guy deserves a hug too!

We also have many many sentient plants that speak and sing and are simply adorable. In the mix we have a flying cat, small dragons that love sweets!

Thank you NetGalley and Pan Macmillan for the ARC! I appreciate it!

I’ll add the review on instagram in a few days!

What can I say?

The Spellshop was awesome. The Enchanted Greenhouse follows in the same footsteps. Sarah Beth Durst does it again, creating an amazing world with endearing characters. It's a tale of second chances, magic, family, and love. There is not much to say apart from: read this book, it's so good you won't be able to put it down.

Pick it up if you like:
- The Spellshop (obviously)
- Plants (so many plants)
- Low-stakes
- Cozy Fantasy
- A bit of romance
- Plants again (because seriously, it's a lot of plants)

Please note: This book is the second in the series. You don't really "need" to read the first one to understand the plot BUT to get it all, it might be better to read The Spellshop before.

5 stars.
Terlu is first mentioned in the spellshop as the librarian who is punished by being transformed into a statue, she gets rescued and sent to Belde to a gardener, Yarrow, who requests help saving the greenhouse. Terlu is a sunshine FMC and Yarrow is a grumpy MMC, perfect combination! Add in, sentient plants and a winged cat makes it a chefs kiss of a cosy book.
This felt like a warm hug reading this, low stakes and stress free, I was giggling and kicking my feet.
Honestly, sign me up to live on Belde!
Plus, the descriptions of all the food, sign me up! It’s akin to Ghibli films depictions of food, why does it always look/sound better in fiction.
Perfect, I love the spellshop but honestly I think this is my favourite out of the two.
Thank you to Pam Macmillan and NetGalley for the chance to read this for a review.

The Spellshop was a perfectly cozy fantasy and this book, based in the same world had the same coziness, magic, sentient plants, and a happy ever after with a big dash of true love! Caz was really great and so I loved that Terlu Perna gets a chance to live her life (after spending 6 years as a statue as a punishment for creating Caz due to stupid Empire law) on an island that is perfect for her expertise. The greenhouses enchanted by the now dead sorcerer Laken are failing, and with them, the wonderful magic plants (and ordinary ones too). She and Yarrow (the only gardener left on the island) put their heads together (after a bit of awkwardness due to Yarrow being an extreme introvert and Terlu as the extrovert longing for contact after being a statue) and along with a slew of sentient plants (who are absolutely adorable!), a winged cat, and a lot of studying books, they work their way to a happy ending which is so sweet! You also get good messages about family, both found, and reconnecting, working through issues instead of avoiding them, and dealing with anxiety and low self esteem when in actuality Terlu is awesome and an expert in plant magic which is not a crime!

I really hope Sarah Beth Durst writes a few more books in this world because they are absolutely wonderful and I am so thankful to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to get lost once again in this world of an overthrown Crescent Island Empire and librarians finding new places in the world and free to use magic to help others!

Sarah Beth Dust has done it again. When I finished reading „The Spellshop“, I was sad to be done with this universe. It was a really cozy fantasy book, with great characters and even better worldbuilding, not better than Caz of course ^^, but it was fantastic. But when I heard that the author was going to write another story in the same world, not on the same island, but in the same universe, I was immediately hooked. Especially when I heard that the main protagonist would be Terlu, the librarian who created Caz and was turned into a statue as punishment for practicing magic and sorcery, even though she is not a sorceress. After Terlu was turned into a wooden statue, she found herself locked in darkness, with no sense of time, but after some time had passed, she woke up on an island with an enchanted greenhouse, with so many rooms that it would take weeks to explore them all. But unfortunately, some of the many, many rooms have been destroyed and Yarrow, the only remaining gardener on the island, is determined to find a solution to this problem and maybe Terlu is the key to it all. The two not only have to work together but also learn to trust each other as they are complete opposites in character.
„The Enchanted Greenhouse“ was just as cozy and wonderful as „The Spellshop“. I devoured the book within a day. I couldn't put it down.
And if you like a book with wonderful protagonists, talking plants and hopeful dreams as much as I do, you've come to the right place!!!

Thank you so much for the E-Arc Netgally and Pan Macmillan and Sarah Beth Dust!