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A review by perfictionist19
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
4.0
Cottagecore magic shop
Spells and Mayhem
Found family
Slow-burn romance
Magical creatures
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst is a cozy escape into a magical world filled with heartwarming relationships, whimsical creatures, and oh-so-enchanting spells. Kiela, a quiet introverted librarian fleeing her past along with her *talking plant Caz* and her books , finds shelter in the quaint island town where she had spent part of her childhood.
Kiela then opens a cozy shop that secretly sells spells to heal plants and restore the land of the island which she disguises as natural remedies, all the while making her delicious homemade jams. Her goal is to keep a low profile, but the welcoming townspeople—and one boy in particular —gradually draws her out of her shell.
The Spellshop outshines in its small-town magic with a slice-of-life narration. Rather than a high-stakes fantasy, we are more lulled into the softness of cottagecore and healing through kindness and compassion. As Kiela, the introvert opens up to her new community, she develops a close bond with Larran, who becomes her friend and eventually her love interest ✨besties HE BUILDS HER SHELVES FOR HER JAMS AND HER BOOKS✨ The romance is soft, tender, a slow-burn, and incredibly sweet like a flower blossoming as the two spend time together.
The magical elements of the book are deeply rooted in nature and the forest, which gives the world a grounded yet enchanting feel. One of the novel’s standout elements is its fantastical creatures: the winged cats, the forest guardians, the merhorses, and even unicorns: adding a whimsical, fairy-tale-like element to the story, making the island feel bustle with magic and a bit of mayhem.
Through Kiela's spell shop, Durst weaves a story about kindness, community and the power of found family. The story’s themes of healing from trauma, connecting with others and falling in love with the simple joys of everyday magic with its charming cottagecore elements, a dash of romance, and a magical world The Spellshop would be the perfect pick for the cozy season.
Spells and Mayhem
Found family
Slow-burn romance
Magical creatures
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst is a cozy escape into a magical world filled with heartwarming relationships, whimsical creatures, and oh-so-enchanting spells. Kiela, a quiet introverted librarian fleeing her past along with her *talking plant Caz* and her books , finds shelter in the quaint island town where she had spent part of her childhood.
Kiela then opens a cozy shop that secretly sells spells to heal plants and restore the land of the island which she disguises as natural remedies, all the while making her delicious homemade jams. Her goal is to keep a low profile, but the welcoming townspeople—and one boy in particular —gradually draws her out of her shell.
The Spellshop outshines in its small-town magic with a slice-of-life narration. Rather than a high-stakes fantasy, we are more lulled into the softness of cottagecore and healing through kindness and compassion. As Kiela, the introvert opens up to her new community, she develops a close bond with Larran, who becomes her friend and eventually her love interest ✨besties HE BUILDS HER SHELVES FOR HER JAMS AND HER BOOKS✨ The romance is soft, tender, a slow-burn, and incredibly sweet like a flower blossoming as the two spend time together.
The magical elements of the book are deeply rooted in nature and the forest, which gives the world a grounded yet enchanting feel. One of the novel’s standout elements is its fantastical creatures: the winged cats, the forest guardians, the merhorses, and even unicorns: adding a whimsical, fairy-tale-like element to the story, making the island feel bustle with magic and a bit of mayhem.
Through Kiela's spell shop, Durst weaves a story about kindness, community and the power of found family. The story’s themes of healing from trauma, connecting with others and falling in love with the simple joys of everyday magic with its charming cottagecore elements, a dash of romance, and a magical world The Spellshop would be the perfect pick for the cozy season.