Book description
The Enchanted Greenhouse - A Sweet, Spell-binding Tale of Second Chances
Sarah Beth Durst's newest novel, The Enchanted Greenhouse, lands in the same warm, whimsical world she first introduced readers to in The Spellshop. With her signature blend of humor, heart, and a dash of honeyed magic, Durst delivers a standalone story that feels both fresh and delightfully familiar.
At its core is Terlu Perna-a lonely librarian who broke the law with a spell that birthed a sentient spider plant. Her punishment? A wooden statue in a quiet alcove of Alyssium's Great Library. The premise alone sparks curiosity, but Durst turns it into an adventure that lingers long after the last page.
Terlu wakes on a deserted island, surrounded by hundreds of greenhouses that pulse with life and music. The island is nothing short of a living garden-singing flowers, honey cakes baked to perfection, and a grumpy yet endearing gardener named Yarrow who offers her shelter. Their unlikely friendship blossoms amid the scent of roses and the rustle of leaves. As Terlu learns the greenhouses' magic is fading, she realizes that restoring it may mean breaking the very rules that once condemned her.
Durst's prose is as gentle as a breeze through vines. She balances the fantastical with the relatable: Terlu's longing for companionship, Yarrow's gruff exterior hiding tenderness, and the sentient rose who offers sage advice. The narrative hums with humor-think of a statue navigating a modern library or a gardener who's more stubborn than a cactus-but never loses its core message: everyone deserves a second chance.
The book's pacing is steady; Durst gives each scene enough time to breathe while keeping the plot moving forward. Readers will find themselves humming along with the "singing flowers" and savoring the sensory details of honey cakes, which add a tangible sweetness to the reading experience.
What makes The Enchanted Greenhouse stand out is its blend of lighthearted fantasy and emotional depth. Durst invites us to believe that even in a world where magic can be both wondrous and perilous, love-and a willingness to break the rules-can heal and transform. The ending leaves you with a sense of hope, as Terlu's journey from stone to self-realization mirrors the rejuvenation of the greenhouses themselves.
In sum, The Enchanted Greenhouse is an enchanting read that will appeal to fans of cozy fantasy and those looking for a story about redemption, friendship, and the beauty found in second chances. Durst has once again proven she can weave spellbinding tales that warm the heart as much as they delight the imagination.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
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Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience