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Narrated by:
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Caitlin Davies
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Written by:
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Sarah Beth Durst
About this listen
Long-listed, Barnes and Noble Best New Books of the Year, 2024
Long-listed, Hudson Booksellers Best of the Year, 2024
Long-listed, Amazon.com Best Books of the Year, 2024
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.
Join Kiela the librarian and her assistant, Caz the sentient spider plant, as they navigate the low stakes market of illegal spellmaking and the high risk business of starting over.
“Sarah Beth Durst is the hidden gem of the fantasy world.”—Book Riot
Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people. Thankfully, as librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she hasn’t had to.
She and her assistant, Caz, a magically sentient spider plant, have spent the last eleven years sequestered among the empire’s most precious spellbooks, preserving their magic for the city’s elite. But when a revolution begins and the library goes up in flames, she and Caz save as many books as they can carry and flee to a faraway island Kiela was sure she’d never return to: her childhood home. Kiela hopes to lay low in the overgrown and rundown cottage her late parents left her and figure out a way to survive without drawing the attention of either the empire or the revolutionaries. Much to her dismay, in addition to a nosy—and very handsome—neighbor, she finds the town neglected and in a state of disrepair.
The empire, for all its magic and power, has been neglecting for years the people who depend on magical intervention to maintain healthy livestock and crops. Not only that, but the very magic that should be helping them has been creating destructive storms that have taken a toll on the island. Due to her past role at the library, Kiela feels partially responsible for this, and now she’s determined to find a way to make things right: by opening the island’s first-ever secret spellshop.
Her plan comes with risks—the consequence of sharing magic with commoners is death. And as Kiela comes to make a place for herself among the kind and quirky townspeople of her former home, she realizes that in order to make a life for herself, she must learn to break down the walls she has built up so high.
Like a Hallmark rom-com full of mythical creatures and fueled by cinnamon rolls and magic, Sarah Beth Durst’s The Spellshop will heal your heart and feed your soul.
A Macmillan Audio production from Bramble Books.
©2024 Sarah Beth Durst (P)2024 Macmillan AudioWhat the critics say
"Those who come for the cheery aesthetic and celebration of everyday successes... will find this utterly delightful."—Publisher's Weekly
"The Spellshop sweeps readers into a world of merhorses, illegal spells, and first loves… it’s as comforting as homemade jam on a fresh baked muffin!"—Rebecca Thorne, author of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea
"Thoroughly enchanting! The Spellshop is brimming with cozy charm, endearing characters, and reminders that sometimes the biggest risks lead to the sweetest rewards. I’m looking forward to reading more of Sarah Beth Durst’s magical books."—Heather Webber, USA Today Bestselling author
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- Tanya Stahl
- 2024-09-10
The friendship!
The friendships are enviable. The love interest is too perfect. Loved the overall story.
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- Mariah
- 2025-03-24
so cute and cozy
I really enjoyed this one. the voice acting was engaging and all the voices were good. the story was cozy and sweet with enough plot to keep engaged. and the love story was very cute and felt real. would recommend to cozy fantasy lovers.
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- Alison Ashton
- 2024-11-23
A cozy bit of perfection
Like a fresh baked cinnamon roll for the soul. Can’t wait for more from this author !!!
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- Robyn Wesley
- 2024-09-29
amazing
a cute and unique story about a girl and her talking spider plant living there life in the city and going to her home town and finding her true potential and love.
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- Megan
- 2024-09-11
Nice and cozy
this was a wonderful little break and palette cleanser. The world building was very unique and intriguing, with lots of different kinds of peoples and wild magic.
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- Sharon G.
- 2024-07-15
Fun read
It is a simple enjoyable summer read if you enjoy a bit of fantasy
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- briarrrrr
- 2024-11-14
Cute but not for me
Overall a cute book but I think I learned I don’t like cozy fantasy lol
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- Jonathan
- 2025-03-26
Soothing for the soul
I can be a little high brow when it comes to literature, but sometimes your heart just needs a break. This book is a cozy, safe place for your mind, and I'd recommend it for any weary travellers.
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- Eleanor
- 2025-03-16
a peaceful low stakes listen for hard times
when the world has gone to hell in a hand basket, do you want your audiobook to add stress? no? then this is the book for you. charming, weird, and low stakes without being boring.
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- Erin
- 2025-03-23
So cute
Written well, makes you feel like your out in the sun in a quiet forest somewhere
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