„Maybe that was all anyone ever got, a hope and a belief. Maybe that’s enough.“ – The Enchanted Greenhouse, Sarah Beth Durst

Thank you to Pan Macmillan for providing this free advanced reader copy through NetGalley. The opinions expressed are my own.

Terlu broke the law. In her desperation for companionship, she conjured Caz, now a sentient spider plant. However, her act of creation came with dire consequences, and as punishment, she was turned into a statue. When she finally awakens, it is on a island, where an enchanted greenhouse stands. The lush plants and shimmering flowers breathe life into the air around her. It is here that she meets Yarrow, the gardener of the greenhouse, who also happens to be the one to awaken her from her prison. Together, they face the task of saving the greenhouse. Yet, as they embark on their mission, Terlu finds that she must also embark on a journey of self-discovery, hopes, and dreams.

Sarah Beth Durst wrote an absolutely amazing cozy fantasy. „The Enchanted Greenhouse“ is a sequel to „The Spellshop,“ and I highly recommend reading both books for a full experience.

Sarah masterfully creates the most wholesome characters, again. Terlu is a lovable, gentle soul who, despite her loneliness and a touch of insecurity, radiates warmth and kindness. Yarrow, on the other hand, is a quiet, grumpy man with a heart of gold, whose gruff exterior hides a deeply caring personality that evolves beautifully throughout the story. And then there are all the delightful side characters, each uniquely charming and memorable; I love everyone in this world. We get cats with wings, small dragons, and sentient plants.

If anyone asks in which book universe I want to live, it is undoubtedly here, in Sarah’s cozy fantasies.

This is the perfect book to curl up with over a nice cup of tea and just relax. Sure, it’s a cozy read, but don’t be fooled—things aren’t all sunshine and rainbows here. The plot has a mix of emotions, I cried, was angry and laughed a lot. There’s a interesting magic system in play, and the quirky dynamics between the characters definitely makes you giggle and kick your feet.

„The Enchanted Greenhouse“ is a whimsically gorgeous book. Sarah’s books deserve some hype. For me, they’re in the same category as „Legends and Lattes“, which I also loved. The writing was perfect – easy enough to not struggle to understand the magic system and she also sets the perfect tone for the genre. This was a standout book for me.

You probably guessed, this was an 10/10 read.

xx, Jana