THE ENCHANTED GREENHOUSE

The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst
Book 2 in the Spellshop series
Narrated by Caitlin Davies
Genre: fantasy
Format: ebook & audiobook

About The Enchanted Greenhouse:

Terlu Perna broke the law because she was lonely. She cast a spell and created a magically sentient spider plant. As punishment, she is turned into a wooden statue and tucked away into an alcove in the Great Library of Alyssium.

When, years later, Terlu wakes up, she finds herself on a nearly deserted island full of hundreds of magical greenhouses. The only other human on the island is a grumpy — but surprisingly sweet — gardener. He offers Terlu a place to sleep, clean clothes and freshly baked honey cakes — at least until she’s ready to sail home.

But Terlu can’t return, and doesn’t want to. And when she learns that the magic that sustains the greenhouses is failing — causing the death of everything within them — Terlu knows she must stay and help. Even if that means breaking the law again. Assisted by the gardener, a sentient rose, and a winged cat, Terlu must uncover the spell that will save the island — and possibly also find herself a fresh chance at love and happiness along the way.

Source: Info in the "About The Enchanted Greenhouse" was taken from amazon on 27/10/2025.

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My Thoughts:

This book plays in the same world as that of Kiela and Caz, however, this book is the story of a different set characters. Only Caz is the character of the first book that is mentioned in this one. Or is connected to this story. Other than that, this book has totally different set of players to that in the first book of this series.

By this book, I am now a fan of Sarah Beth Durst!

The story, like the first book, is also about the journey of the heroine to freedom. No twisty plots. But it is the story telling quality that made this book so enjoyable!

Once again Caitlin Davies gave a wonderful performance!

Quantitative Evaluation:

Story telling quality = 4.5
Character development = 4.5
Story itself = 4
Writing Style = 4
Ending = 4
World building = 5
Cover art = 4
Pace = (13 hrs and 32 mins listening time)
Plot = 3
Narration = 5

Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 cherries

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Meet The Author

About Sarah Beth Durst:

Sarah Beth Durst is the New York Times bestselling author of over twenty-five books for adults, teens, and kids, including cozy fantasy THE SPELLSHOP. She's been awarded an American Library Association Alex Award, as well as a Mythopoeic Fantasy Award. Several of her books have been optioned for film/television, including DRINK SLAY LOVE, which was made into a TV movie and was a question on Jeopardy! She lives in Stony Brook, New York, with her husband, her children, and her ill-mannered cat.

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The Narrator

About Caitlin Davies:

Caitlin Davies is a New York City–based actress, director, and award-winning audiobook narrator. She has narrated a number of popular series and has been nominated for multiple Voice Arts Awards. She was also part of the full cast recording of The Unfinished Life of Addison Stone, which received an AudioFile Earphones Award. Audiobooks she's narrated have been Top Ten selections for YALSA's Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults and have received starred Booklist reviews and Parents' Choice Awards. Caitlin holds a BA in English from Vassar College and an MFA in acting from Brown University/Trinity Repertory.

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FTC Disclosure:
The ebook and audiobook were purchased with private funds.
No money received for this review.

THE GHOSTS OF WONKY INN

The Ghosts Of Wonky Inn by Jeannie Wycherley
Book 2 in the Wonky Inn series
Narrated by Kim Bretton
Genre: urban fantasy
Format: ebook & audiobook

About The Ghosts Of Wonky Inn:

Alf has tried to banish her demons.

And her ghosts.

But memories of her recent past linger and keep her awake.

Every night it’s the same. Insomnia.

When she does eventually drift off, she’s woken almost immediately by a sobbing spirit.

He says he's lost.

And worse than that, someone is trying to kill him.

Who is this sad specimen of a spirit? And where does he belong?

And how do you kill someone … who is already dead?

Find out what Alf gets up to next as the Wonky Inn adventures continue.

Read The Ghosts of Wonky Inn today.

Source: Info in the "About The Ghosts Of Wonky Inn" was taken from GoodReads at https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42189205-the-ghosts-of-wonky-inn on 29/04/2022.

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My Thoughts:

Short and sweet!

Just like the first book, a fun witchy romp in a quaint English village. However, instead of my interest peaking, it seems to be waning... So I am not so sure about the staying power of this series. But should I get into the mood for short witchy fun reads, I probably be picking up this series again...

If I break this book down to it's parts, this book ought to score a 4. However, it just don't feel like a four. So three and a half it is then!

Empirical Evaluation:
Story telling quality = 3.5
Character development = 4
Story itself = 3
Writing Style = 4
Ending = 4
World building = 4.5
Cover art = 4
Pace = (4 hrs and 51 mins listening time)
Plot = 3
Narration = 5

Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 cherries


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Meet The Author

About Jeannie Wycherley:

I’m a genre-hopping introvert and word witch living somewhere between the forest and the sea in East Devon, UK.

An ex-lecturer with a PhD in History, I now run a seaside gift shop with my husband and split my time between selling teddy bears (I’m fanatical about teddy bears) and writing stories about magic and witchcraft.

People ask where my ideas come from. The truth is, I find inspiration absolutely everywhere: in myths, stories and songs; a bit of people watching; a word here, a look there. But it is the beautiful landscape of Devon that holds me most in its thrall: the tangled forests, the rolling hills, the troubled skies, the everchanging seascape. Devon has it all – rocky coastline, cliffs, pebble and sandy beaches, winding lanes and picture-perfect villages.

A good day for me means a blustery wind, racing waves and salty rain. I live with my husband and two dogs whom I adore; I make a lot of soup, play too many computer games and love watching movies, but most of all I love losing myself in the worlds I create.

I hope you enjoy reading my stories as much as I enjoy writing them.

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The Narrator

About Kim Bretton:

Prior to moving from London to NYC in 2005 Kim worked predominantly on the London stage both originating roles in West End productions and playing in long running shows both in London and on National and International tours. She has played in numerous Shakespeare and classical works as well as musical theatre and modern plays. Her TV and film credits include Call Red for ITV, Don’t Look Back for New Forest Films, the lead role in the TV series Mentors and an obscene amount of radio, video games, commercials and voice overs.

She moved to Nashville, TN 10 years ago and continues to do theatre roles in between writing, directing and voice over work. Kim is an Audie Award nominee, a Broadway World Award winner and was Voted Best Actress in Nashville by The Nashville Scene.

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FTC Disclosure:
The ebook and audiobook were bought with private funds.
No money received for this review.