An Indie Next pick!A gorgeous hardcover edition featuring lavender sprayed edges! The Spellshop is Sarah Beth Durst’s romantasy debut–a lush cottagecore tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams, and even sweeter love.Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people. Thankfully, as a librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she and her assistant, Caz―a magically sentient spider plant―have spent the last decade sequestered among the empire’s most precious spellbooks, preserving their magic for the city’s elite.When a revolution begins and the library goes up in flames, she and Caz flee with all the spellbooks they can carry and head to a remote island Kiela never thought she’d see again: her childhood home. Taking refuge there, Kiela discovers, much to her dismay, a nosy―and very handsome―neighbor who can’t take a hint and keeps showing up day after day to make sure she’s fed and to help fix up her new home.In need of income, Kiela identifies something that even the bakery in town doesn’t have: jam. With the help of an old recipe book her parents left her and a bit of illegal magic, her cottage garden is soon covered in ripe berries.But magic can do more than make life a little sweeter, so Kiela risks the consequences of using unsanctioned spells and opens the island’s first-ever and much needed secret spellshop.Like a Hallmark rom-com full of mythical creatures and fueled by cinnamon rolls and magic, The Spellshop will heal your heart and feed your soul.
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The Spellshop
An Indie Next pick!A gorgeous hardcover edition featuring lavender sprayed edges! The Spellshop is Sarah Beth Durst’s romantasy debut–a lush cottagecore tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams, and even sweeter love.Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people. Thankfully, as a librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she and her assistant, Caz―a magically sentient spider plant―have spent the last decade sequestered among the empire’s most precious spellbooks, preserving their magic for the city’s elite.When a revolution begins and the library goes up in flames, she and Caz flee with all the spellbooks they can carry and head to a remote island Kiela never thought she’d see again: her childhood home. Taking refuge there, Kiela discovers, much to her dismay, a nosy―and very handsome―neighbor who can’t take a hint and keeps showing up day after day to make sure she’s fed and to help fix up her new home.In need of income, Kiela identifies something that even the bakery in town doesn’t have: jam. With the help of an old recipe book her parents left her and a bit of illegal magic, her cottage garden is soon covered in ripe berries.But magic can do more than make life a little sweeter, so Kiela risks the consequences of using unsanctioned spells and opens the island’s first-ever and much needed secret spellshop.Like a Hallmark rom-com full of mythical creatures and fueled by cinnamon rolls and magic, The Spellshop will heal your heart and feed your soul.
Popular Reviews(20)
Reviewed by Abby RoehrbornAnything by Sarah Beth Durst is a must read for cottage core romantasy! 💗
Reviewed by Lexwould give 100 stars, 50 for the stunning cover
Reviewed by MayPeak cozy whimsy no gay but still great
Reviewed by NicoleshzI just finished The Spellshop and loved everything about it — 5/5 stars ⭐️ Set in a charming world of magic, books, and a fresh start on a quiet island, this story follows a librarian who leaves her old life behind and opens a spellshop, only to discover that change can bring unexpected friendships and adventures. It was the perfect cozy fantasy read and felt especially fitting for the beginning of spring. The atmosphere was warm, comforting, and exactly the kind of story I love getting lost in. The island setting especially gave me strong Animal Crossing vibes — peaceful, cozy, and full of little moments that make the world feel alive. I especially appreciated the writing style. It felt incredibly seamless — every new plot point was introduced naturally, and the story flowed so well that nothing ever felt abrupt or forced. And can we talk about how amazing Caz is? Such a lovable sidekick. A great companion character can make a story even more memorable, and Caz absolutely did that for me. This book is perfect for anyone craving a cozy fantasy and wanting to escape into a beautiful magical world.
Reviewed by LisaEin sehr süßes und oftmals schönes Buch. Die Welt um Kiela und Caltrey ist zauberhaft. Sehr niedlich sind auch Caz und das Kaktus. Es ist ein sehr schönes Buch wenn man etwas leichtes und gemütliches lesen möchte. Allerdings ist dies meiner Meinung nach kein Buch für Menschen die gern viel Spannung in Büchern haben. Klar hat man zwischendurch die ein oder andere kleine Überraschung aber nichts was sind wahnsinnig wundert. Alles in Allem aber ein sehr süßes und schönes Buch mit einer tollen Geschichte