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Spellshop

Durst, Sarah Beth

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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.

‘Sarah Beth Durst is the hidden gem of the fantasy world’ – Book Riot

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.

Format: Paperback
Pages: 384
Imprint: Tor UK
Publication date: 09/07/2024

Staff review

The SpellShop
by Sarah Beth Durst
Review by Angel

This is a charming romantasy debut that blends magic, romance, and cottage-core vibes into an enchanting escape. Kiela, a reclusive librarian, flees a revolution that destroys the Great Library of Alyssium and seeks refuge on her childhood island, accompanied by her magically sentient spider plant, Caz. Settling into her new life, she reluctantly interacts with her nosy, handsome neighbour while discovering a unique business idea—jam infused with a bit of illegal magic. The romance between Kiela and her neighbour is a slow burn, sweetly unfolding against the backdrop of her self-discovery. Kiela’s journey to embrace her past and build a new life is heartwarming, while the magical elements—like her secret spellshop—add intrigue and adventure. It’s the kind of book that feels like a warm hug—perfect for anyone craving a story full of sweetness, magic, and the comfort of found communities.

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