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Sarah Beth Durst

    May 23, 1974

    Sarah Beth Durst crafts captivating fantasy tales for readers of all ages, delving into imaginative worlds populated by compelling characters. Her narratives explore the complexities of heroism and the unexpected challenges faced by those who dare to venture into the unknown. Durst's skillful weaving of suspense and profound insight into human nature makes her work resonate deeply. With a unique voice and boundless imagination, she stands out as a distinctive presence in fantasy literature.

    Sarah Beth Durst
    Vessel
    The reluctant queen
    The Deepest Blue
    Spark
    Chasing Power
    The Spellshop
    • 2025

      The Enchanted Greenhouse

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Return to the cosy and heart-warming world of The Spellshop in The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst, a world brimming with singing flowers, honey cakes and honeyed love. Terlu Perna broke the law because she was lonely. She cast a spell and created a magically sentient spider plant. As punishment, she was turned into a wooden statue and tucked away into an alcove in the Great Library of Alyssium. When Terlu wakes up, she finds herself on a nearly-deserted island full of hundreds of magical greenhouses. The only other human on the island is a grumpy - but surprisingly sweet - gardener. He offers Terlu a place to sleep, clean clothes and freshly baked honey cakes - at least until she's ready to sail home. But Terlu can't return and doesn't want to. And when she learns that the magic that sustains the greenhouses is failing - causing the death of everything within them - Terlu knows she must stay and help. Even if that means breaking the law again. Assisted by the gardener, a sentient rose and a winged cat, Terlu must uncover the spell that will save the island - and possibly also find a fresh chance at love and happiness along the way. Funny, kind and forgiving, The Enchanted Greenhouse by New York Times bestselling author Sarah Beth Durst is a story about giving second chances - to others and to yourself. Praise for The Spellshop 'Heart-warming cottagecore fantasy' - Lucy Jane Wood, Sunday Times bestselling author of Rewitched 'A warm, peaceful delight of a novel' - Katherine Arden, author of The Bear and the Nightingale 'As comforting as homemade jam on a fresh baked muffin!' - Rebecca Thorne, author of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea

      The Enchanted Greenhouse
    • 2024

      Spy Ring

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Best friends Rachel and Joon embark on a thrilling summer of spycraft, eager to uncover secrets, including Joon's family's impending move. Their adventure takes a twist when they discover a ring linked to Anna "Nancy" Smith Strong, a legendary member of George Washington's Culper Spy Ring, which contains a coded message. As they decode a series of cryptic clues, they race against time to uncover a hidden treasure before Joon leaves town. The quest challenges their skills and friendship, revealing the significance of the past.

      Spy Ring
    • 2024

      The Spellshop

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      4.4(213)Add rating

      &b;>Like a rom-com filled with mythical creatures,&i;> The Spellshop &/i>is a cottagecore cosy fantasy for fans of Travis Baldree and TJ Klune.&/b>

      The Spellshop
    • 2024

      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

      The Spellshop. Special Edition
    • 2023

      The Lake House

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.4(2800)Add rating

      "Three girls who arrive to an abandoned island must outwit and outlast the mysterious killer who awaits them there"--

      The Lake House
    • 2021

      Even and Odd

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.9(253)Add rating

      A half-magic girl learns about heroism and taking action when she and her sister confront a wizard who endangers others for her own gain. Even and Odd are sisters who share magic. Lately, though, it seems like that's the only thing they have in common. Odd doesn't like magic, and Even practices it every chance she gets, dreaming of the day she'll be ready to be a hero. When the hidden border between the mundane world the sisters live in and the magical land they were born in shuts abruptly, the girls are trapped, unable to return home. With the help of a unicorn named Jeremy, they discover a wizard is diverting magic from the border to bolster her own power. Families are cut off from each other on both sides of the border, and an ecological disaster is brewing. But the wizard cares nothing for the calamitous effects her appropriation of magic is having. Someone has to do something to stop her, and Even realizes she can no longer wait until she's ready: she needs to be a hero now.

      Even and Odd
    • 2020

      Catalyst

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.0(269)Add rating

      Zoe must figure out how to keep a giant kitten safe in this magical adventure about change, expectation, and accepting all for who they truly areregardless of shape or size.

      Catalyst
    • 2020

      The Deepest Blue

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.1(24)Add rating

      The natural magic of the classic Island of the Blue Dolphins meets the danger and courage of The Hunger Games in this dazzling, intricate stand-alone fantasy novel set in award-winning author Sarah Beth Durst's beloved world of Renthia Life is precious and precarious on the islands of Belene. Besieged by a capricious ocean full of malicious spirits, the people of the islands seek joy where they can. Mayara, one of the fearless oyster divers of Belene, has found happiness in love. But on the day of her wedding to the artist Kelo, a spirit-driven storm hits the island with deadly force. To save her loved ones, Mayara reveals a dangerous secret: she has the power to control the spirits. When the storm ends, she is taken into custody by the queen's soldiers and imprisoned with other women like her. They vary in age and social status, but to many, they are heroes who will aid the country or witches who will sacrifice themselves trying. No matter who they are, the women are sent to the same terrifying place--an island filled with bloodthirsty nature spirits. There, they are left without food, water, shelter, or any tools, except their own instincts and magic. Those who survive the Island of Testing will be declared heirs to the queen. But no matter if Mayara wins or loses, she knows the life she had dreamed of is now gone forever. --Booklist (starred review)

      The Deepest Blue
    • 2019

      Spark

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.2(989)Add rating

      When a shy girl and her dragon-like companion discover their country's idyllic weather comes at a steep--and secret--cost, they recruit students to attempt to spread the truth.

      Spark
    • 2018

      Leading your first heist is a major milestone in Sky Hawkin’s family—even more so than learning to talk, walk, or do long division. It’s a chance to gain power and acceptance within society. But stealing your first treasure can be complicated—especially when you’re a wyvern, a human capable of transforming into a dragon. Embarking on a life of crime is never easy, and Sky’s mission uncovers deep secrets about the mother who recently went missing, the real reason her boyfriend broke up with her, and a valuable jewel that could restore her family’s wealth and rank in their community. With a handpicked crew by her side, Sky knows she has everything she needs to complete her first heist—and get back the people she loves in the process. But instead, she ends up discovering a dark truth about were-dragon society—a truth that is more valuable and dangerous than gold or jewels could ever be.

      Fire and Heist