Description
Perfect for fans of Travis Baldree and TJ Klune, The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst is a cosy fantasy tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams and even sweeter romance.
'Reading this book was like sitting in the sun . . . A warm, peaceful delight of a novel' - Katherine Arden, author of The Bear and the Nightingale
Every home needs a little magic . . .
Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people, and as librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium she hasn't had to.
She and her assistant Caz, a sentient spider plant, have spent most of the last eleven years sequestered among the empire's precious spellbooks, protecting the magic for the city's elite. But a revolution is brewing, and when the library goes up in flames Kiela and Caz steal whatever books they can and flee to the faraway island where she grew up. But to her dismay, in addition to a nosy - and very handsome - neighbour, she finds the town in disarray.
The empire has slowly been draining power from the island, and now Kiela is determined to make things right. But opening up her own spellshop comes with its own risks - the consequence of sharing magic with commoners is death. And as Kiela starts to make a place for herself among the townspeople, she realizes she must break down the walls she has kept so high . . .
From award-winning author Sarah Beth Durst, The Spellshop is a cottagecore cosy fantasy following a woman's unexpected journey through the low-stakes market of illegal spell-selling and the high-risk business of starting over.
'Sarah Beth Durst is the hidden gem of the fantasy world' - Book Riot
About the Author
Sarah Beth Durst is the award-winning author of more than twenty books for kids, teens, and adults, including Spark, Drink Slay Love and The Queens of Renthia series. She won an American Library Association Alex Award and a Mythopoeic Fantasy Award and has been a finalist for SFWA's Andre Norton Nebula Award three times. She is a graduate of Princeton University and lives in Stony Brook, New York with her husband, her children and her ill-mannered cat. The Spellshop is her debut adult cosy fantasy. Visit her at sarahbethdurst.com.
Reviews
Reading this book was like sitting in the sun, watching bees in the foxgloves; a warm, peaceful delight of a novel. You can almost smell the jam, and hear the ocean. I finished the book smiling -- Katherine Arden, New York Times bestselling author of The Bear and the Nightingale
I have read and loved this book so much . . . it is perfect for a sprinkle of innocent, warm, heart-warming cottagecore fantasy. If that doesn't sell it to you I don't know what will -- Lucy Jane Wood, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Spellshop
The Spellshop is about believing in the kindness of people, even when you've seen nothing but cruelty. There is beauty in Kiela's building of a new and brighter world. There is courage in the love of this found family -- J. R. Dawson, author of The First Bright Thing
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
Those who come for the cheery aesthetic and celebration of everyday successes . . . will find this utterly delightful -- Publisher's Weekly
A story full of love, magic, plants, books, and mutual aid, for those who love to see heroes fight for a gentle life and a cozy corner of the world to call their own -- Booklist
An uplifting cottagecore fantasy steeped in warmth and heart. It's the kind of book that nestles you in and keeps you completely immersed -- The Fantasy Hive
The Spellshop is snuggling up in your favorite chair with a cosy blanket, a mug of hot chocolate, and a beloved pet sleeping on your lap. Every fan of cozy fantasy should give it a read -- FanfiAddict
Kindness is king in this soft and breezy low-stakes cottagecore fantasy -- Kirkus
A fairy-tale nightmare, and a romance all in one, unlike anything else and impossible to predict. I could not stop reading! -- Laini Taylor, author of Strange the Dreamer on Conjured
Witty and wonderful! I'm a Durst fan and have been from the beginning -- Tamora Pierce, author of the Beka Cooper series
Sarah Beth Durst is one of the most prolific authors I know, yet each of her beautiful stories is infused with exciting action and fully rounded characters whose struggles are both relatable and fantastical -- Peter V. Brett, author of The Demon Cycle
Durst is an expert world-builder -- The Washington Post
Sarah Beth Durst is the hidden gem of the fantasy world -- Book Riot
Book Information
ISBN 9781035042340
Author Sarah Beth Durst
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Tor
Publisher Pan Macmillan
