Audiences who love the cozyfantasygenre need to read this new and adorable book from aNew York Timesbestselling author. While romantasy is the side of the fantasy sphere that has truly exploded recently, it is not the only subgenre getting attention, especially as newcozy fantasy books for summer 2025arrive to audiences' excitement.
Many of thesemust-read cozy fantasy booksare not just perfect beach reads, but are also full of warmth, whimsy, and plenty of fun twists to keep readers engaged. One particular entry from Sarah Beth Durst has all of this and more, yet it has not gotten the attention it deserves within book spaces.
Sarah Beth Durst’s The Enchanted Greenhouse Deserves More Attention
Durst’s New Cozy Fantasy Standalone Was Published On June 06, 2025
Durst’s cozy fantasy novelThe Enchanted Greenhousedeserves more attention, especially considering the praise it is receiving from readers.The Enchanted Greenhouse, though connected to Durst’s other work,The Spellshop,tells a new storyabout Terlu Perna, a disgraced librarian who finds herself on an island of wondrous greenhouses with a grumpy gardener and sentient flora.
As she explores the island,Terlu learns that the magic sustaining it is dying, forcing her to use her knowledge to unravel the secrets of a dead sorcerer to save the island’s inhabitants. Like many recent additions to the fantasy genre, the book sees Terlu grappling with romantic attraction as well, setting her sights on the gardener, Yarrow.
Durst’s novel has been getting a lot of positive feedback since its debut, as it has a 4.29/5 average rating onGoodreadsand plenty of reviews praising the story, characters, and themes within the narrative. However, despite containing several elements that readers will love, it remains largely underappreciated in the fantasy and romantasy spheres.
What Durst’s Cozy Novel Has That Fantasy & Romantasy Fans Will Absolutely Love
Audiences Will Love The Side Characters, Messages, And Romance
Durst’s novel has the side characters, themes, and slow-burn romance that many fantasy and romantasy readers love, making it a must-add to any TBR. As mentioned,The Enchanted Greenhouse’s focus on second chances, redemption, and found family truly makes the story heartwarmingas both Terlu and Yarrow discover the companionship they wanted for years.
In a similar vein,the romance within Durst’s fantasy novel utilizes the beloved grumpy/sunshine trope perfectly. Their contrasting personalities mold and shift their dynamic in fascinating ways, making it one of manyromantasy books that hooks readerswith ease.
The leads are not the only charming characters in the story, as the side-characters, including a sentient rose, add to the whimsy of the narrative as well as a few moments of humor. All of these elements make Durst’s second cozyfantasynovel a great read for any audience who wants a bit of gentle warmth to end the summer.
