I'm 90 % through and I don't want it to end. I love everything about this story, the setting, the characters, the diversity, the races, all of it. Cosy vibes, low stakes, wholesome, just fun.
I'm thrilled that you liked this book. I kept circling it at the store, picking it up and setting it down, picking it up to read the flap, setting it down, excuses why I shouldn't get it until my husband insisted we buy it so I could read it. It's in my tbr pile next to my computer right now and I'm very much looking forward to getting to it.
I loved this book because it was exactly what I needed to read at the time 🥰 the conflict was present but in a distant and lower stakes way, the world building feels homey yet otherworldly- it’s all easily digestible. I was so tired of book recs being poorly labeled smut so the wholesome affection between the characters was a lovely chance of pace. And yes, Caz was a personal favorite and was so funny 🖤
I had recently found a copy of this book at my local Walmart and I just started reading. So far it’s pretty good, I love the writing style the author is using
I loved this book. It's cozy and beautiful, the best choice when you need a feel-good story that is still deep and meaningful. And I love Caz and the dynamic between him and Kiela.
Yess! Sarah Beth Durst is one of my favorite authors and I’m so happy so many people are now getting to know her. Have you read her stand alone fantasies? They are really different from one another and really great. I feel like she is always trying to do something a little bit different from what’s the “norm” in the genre. I read the Bone Maker this year, slower than her other books, but made me think a lot about the consequences of being the chosen ones and the burden of having to safe the world. Her latest YA book is also great.
I haven't watched the video because I'm planning to read the book after I'm done with the Faithful and the Fallen. However, I wanted to thank you for bringing this author to my attention. I got this and Race the Sands based on your videos. I also wanted to say I don't watch a lot of booktube since I'm still stuck in old-school ways but you are a breath of fresh air and you articulate your views on books so well. I also love the cadence of your voice which makes all the videos a joy to listen to when I'm on my commute! Excited to read this cozy romance and please keep up the great work 💕
So interesting! I picked this book completely on a whim, it was a total cover - I've not read many other cozy fantasies, but something about this one got to me. I'm about 100 pages in and enjoying it, glad to hear it's one of the better executed cozy fantasies!
Hey 👋🏾👋🏾 I usually do not read cozy fantasy books, but the cover of this book drew me in. Loved Kaz and Peep! This book helped to clear my sci-fi/ fantasy mind fog. It's been a long time since I actually "enjoyed" a book. My reads are usually thrilling, mystical, mind blowing or exciting...this book brought me back to pure fantasy enjoyment in a cute hometown kinda way with Fae, mystical beings, magic and humanistic connections.
I JUST started this cuz your video about her (loved Race the Sands) tempted me so I’m gonna finish it and come back to the video. I don’t usually read cozy vibe stuff but this is great so far
Once I saw this I clicked right away. Right now I’m reading another cozy fantasy from your recommendations (can’t spell treason without tea) and am thoroughly enjoying it. I’m putting the spell shop on my tbr.
I’ve had a tab open with this book for the last 2 weeks. Trying to convince myself not to buy it without knowing if it’s good, but also refusing to close the tab. Well thank you for giving me an excuse to finally buy it!!
I'm so glad to hear positive things about this book. I haven't read it yet, but am thinking it could be a good palate cleanser between more intense autumn reads.
I was so excited to see this video pop up, as I have just picked this up. I wasn't feeling so sure about it... it felt like a risky purchase, but this video has helped me pin point the reasons I definitely am looking forward to reading!
I read The Spellshop at the end of July and absolutely loved it! The world building was unique to other cozy fantasies I have read and I loved Caz. Overall, it just made me happy.
Thanks for the rec. Ever since I read Legends and Lattes I have had a soft spot for cozy fantasy and this sounds delightful. Currently doing a reread of American Gods but after that I think I’ll give this a shot. Take care!
@Elliot I picked up foundation by Mercedes Lackey on your recommendation. I just finished it and I am hooked into this series and the world. Thank you for the recommendation !!🥰❣
I’ve been really enjoying the book, I love the nature focused setting and the talking spider plant. The only problem I’m having is the extremely short dialogue from Larran is making me so frustrated. And she gave him the tree remedy and he barely even reacted to that which just felt so weird because he was just saying how much he cares about the island and I’m still waiting for him to like mention to her that he used it or bring it up but he still hasn’t so I’m just so confused and frustrated 😂 I know that’s so random but I just can’t find anyone else who also noticed this
This sounds like a good introduction into cozy fantasy for me! Though it apparently has a half-year long waitlist on Libby 😅 I read another book by Sarah Beth Durst that isn't in my usual wheelhouse- it was a horror survival book called "The Lake House" and I could not put it down because all the elements were working so well for me.
I don't recall if you ever mentioned reading the Tea Dragon Society books. If you haven't read them yet, you should give them a try. They bear some similarities to The Spellshop re: worldbuilding, cozy feeling, tightknit community and animal companions) and I'm pretty sure you would love them.
Wizard for Hire by Obert Skye and the Severed Realms series by T.A. Lawrence are two things I'd love to hear your opinion on!!! Thank you for being you. I love hearing your take on books. I head straight to get most of your faves, so I'll be finding this one for sure!
@@surpriseitsus9622 I'm not commenting on quality. It may be that many of these authors were better suited for urban fantasy or they were only writing epic fantasy because it was selling at the time. But seriously take a look at how many authors known for urban fantasy in 2005-2015 wrote epic fantasy before. Patricia Briggs is another big one.
Also on an unrelated note did u get a chance to check out last Bloodcarver? Just curious! Saw you had it from the library (this isn’t pressure to do a review or anything, just genuinely wanted to know since I thiiiink it was my rec u picked it up on haha, so ill keep your tastes in mind for future comments)
I'm 90 % through and I don't want it to end. I love everything about this story, the setting, the characters, the diversity, the races, all of it. Cosy vibes, low stakes, wholesome, just fun.
I'm thrilled that you liked this book. I kept circling it at the store, picking it up and setting it down, picking it up to read the flap, setting it down, excuses why I shouldn't get it until my husband insisted we buy it so I could read it. It's in my tbr pile next to my computer right now and I'm very much looking forward to getting to it.
Hahaha, I feel like that’s my husband and me as well 😂 I hope it ends up being a good purchase for you!
I loved this book because it was exactly what I needed to read at the time 🥰 the conflict was present but in a distant and lower stakes way, the world building feels homey yet otherworldly- it’s all easily digestible. I was so tired of book recs being poorly labeled smut so the wholesome affection between the characters was a lovely chance of pace. And yes, Caz was a personal favorite and was so funny 🖤
It’s so beautifully descriptive and detailed ❤my first cozy book and I’m really enjoying it
The premise of the book tackles a lot of elements of the history of healthcare and medicine
I had recently found a copy of this book at my local Walmart and I just started reading. So far it’s pretty good, I love the writing style the author is using
Great analysis! This was such a warm hug of a book.
I loved this book. It's cozy and beautiful, the best choice when you need a feel-good story that is still deep and meaningful. And I love Caz and the dynamic between him and Kiela.
This is my book of the year so far!
Ah, yay!!! I love when that happens 😄😄😄
Yess! Sarah Beth Durst is one of my favorite authors and I’m so happy so many people are now getting to know her. Have you read her stand alone fantasies? They are really different from one another and really great. I feel like she is always trying to do something a little bit different from what’s the “norm” in the genre. I read the Bone Maker this year, slower than her other books, but made me think a lot about the consequences of being the chosen ones and the burden of having to safe the world. Her latest YA book is also great.
I’ve read the Renthia trilogy, Race the Sands, and now this one. I need to read those others though 😄
I haven't watched the video because I'm planning to read the book after I'm done with the Faithful and the Fallen. However, I wanted to thank you for bringing this author to my attention. I got this and Race the Sands based on your videos. I also wanted to say I don't watch a lot of booktube since I'm still stuck in old-school ways but you are a breath of fresh air and you articulate your views on books so well. I also love the cadence of your voice which makes all the videos a joy to listen to when I'm on my commute! Excited to read this cozy romance and please keep up the great work 💕
This book was exactly what I needed when I picked it up! And I would die for Caz (and Meep).
I loved this book so much!!! And then the first two people I recced it to didn’t love it 😢. So I’m so glad you loved it too!!!
I just finished The Spellshop and it was a delight! 💜 Caz was the best.
So interesting! I picked this book completely on a whim, it was a total cover - I've not read many other cozy fantasies, but something about this one got to me. I'm about 100 pages in and enjoying it, glad to hear it's one of the better executed cozy fantasies!
I picked up this book last week because it was just SO beautiful 😍 Now Im even more excited to read it!
Ive been drowning in the wandering inn books for months and I saw this book on the shelf and it was calling to me
This sounds so cute! I love the idea of Kaz the talking plant 😂 Might have to pick this one up.
The spell shop loved it so cute and cozy 🩵🌞🌞🩵🌊🌺🩵🌞🌞🩵🌺🌺🌊🌞🌞🩵🩵🩵🌺🌊🩵🌞🩵🌊🌺🌺🩵🌞🩵📙📙📖📖📖📚📚📚📚📚📚📙📖📖📖📙📙📖📖📚📚📚📚📚
Hey 👋🏾👋🏾 I usually do not read cozy fantasy books, but the cover of this book drew me in. Loved Kaz and Peep! This book helped to clear my sci-fi/ fantasy mind fog. It's been a long time since I actually "enjoyed" a book. My reads are usually thrilling, mystical, mind blowing or exciting...this book brought me back to pure fantasy enjoyment in a cute hometown kinda way with Fae, mystical beings, magic and humanistic connections.
I JUST started this cuz your video about her (loved Race the Sands) tempted me so I’m gonna finish it and come back to the video. I don’t usually read cozy vibe stuff but this is great so far
Oh yay, I’m glad you’re liking it!!! :D
I’ve heard such good things about this book!! I need to find a copy asap
I actually bought this book the last time I was in the bookstore. Haven't read it yet but will soon.!
I thought this book sounded so so originally, but seeing this video definitely got me interested in reading it!
This was such a lovely book, I really enjoyed it!
Once I saw this I clicked right away. Right now I’m reading another cozy fantasy from your recommendations (can’t spell treason without tea) and am thoroughly enjoying it. I’m putting the spell shop on my tbr.
Ah, I hope you like this one! I’m glad you’re enjoying CSTWT 😊
I'm reading this book too. I'm up in Northern Minnesota at my son's cabin, it's cold, and I'm from Phoenix 😊I'm on page 200. 😊
@@ebnovels I think I will enjoy it! and I am currently enjoying cstwt
@@surpriseitsus9622 ooo, that's a perfect environment for the book!
I read this book a couple of weeks ago and I adored it. I would recommend it to anyone.
Just started reading this book. Love it so far.
I’ve had a tab open with this book for the last 2 weeks. Trying to convince myself not to buy it without knowing if it’s good, but also refusing to close the tab. Well thank you for giving me an excuse to finally buy it!!
I'm so glad to hear positive things about this book. I haven't read it yet, but am thinking it could be a good palate cleanser between more intense autumn reads.
I’m glad you liked it! I’m currently reading it and it is a fun light read so far.
Oooh thanks for the review, I’ve been going back and forth on this one
Thanks for the review, really looking forward to reading this!!
I was so excited to see this video pop up, as I have just picked this up. I wasn't feeling so sure about it... it felt like a risky purchase, but this video has helped me pin point the reasons I definitely am looking forward to reading!
I literally put this on my to buy list yesterday
I just bought this and I can't wait to dive in!
I just picked this up from the library, looking forward to getting to it!
I read The Spellshop at the end of July and absolutely loved it! The world building was unique to other cozy fantasies I have read and I loved Caz. Overall, it just made me happy.
Same! Caz is so cute; I want a cute plant friend now 😂
I ordered a used copy from Pango over the weekend. Can't wait to read it!! 🤩
Sarah Beth durst is my favorite new author and she has amazing knowledge and writing and love it 📖📖📚📙📙📖📚📚📖📙📙📙📚📚📚📖🌞🌞🌞🌞🌊🌊🌺🌺🌺🌊🌞🌞🌞🌞🌊🌺🌞🌞🌺🌊🏆🌊🌺🌞🌞🌊🌊🌊🌊
this book is on my Aug list and I am now even more excited to get to it!! thank you Elliot 🥰
Awesome video! I can’t wait to read this book, I love cozy fantasy
Excellent input on this book Elliot and ur so special and inspiring and blessing 🌺🌊🌊🌊🌺🌺🌊🌊🌞🌺🌊🌊🌊🌞🌺🌞🌊🌞🌺🌊🌊🌞🌞📖📚📚📖📖📚📚📖📖🩵🩵🩵🩵📖📚📚📙📙📚📚📖🩵🩵🩵📖📚🩵🩵📚📙🌊🌊📙🌺🌞🌞🌞🌞🩵📖📙🌊🌊📖📚
Thanks for the rec. Ever since I read Legends and Lattes I have had a soft spot for cozy fantasy and this sounds delightful. Currently doing a reread of American Gods but after that I think I’ll give this a shot. Take care!
Ah, take care as well! I hope you enjoy this one 😊
I haven’t seen the video yet but I recently finished this book and I love that you love it too✨ It’s exactly what I was craving letely🥺🌸
Well, thanks to your video, I immediately purchased this book! Looking forward to my September read. It sounds kind of Ghibli-esque! ❤
@Elliot I picked up foundation by Mercedes Lackey on your recommendation. I just finished it and I am hooked into this series and the world. Thank you for the recommendation !!🥰❣
I just finished Slewfoot by Brom so a cozy fantasy might be nice :p That cover is so adorable! I am sold
Excellent video as always. I’ll definitely be adding this to my list
Thank you, and I hope you enjoy it 😄
I've never read a cozy fantasy book, but I do love playing Pokemon for the similar vibes,
I’ve been really enjoying the book, I love the nature focused setting and the talking spider plant. The only problem I’m having is the extremely short dialogue from Larran is making me so frustrated. And she gave him the tree remedy and he barely even reacted to that which just felt so weird because he was just saying how much he cares about the island and I’m still waiting for him to like mention to her that he used it or bring it up but he still hasn’t so I’m just so confused and frustrated 😂 I know that’s so random but I just can’t find anyone else who also noticed this
Well I know what I'm looking for next at the store!
Yay! I hope you like it 😊
This sounds like a good introduction into cozy fantasy for me! Though it apparently has a half-year long waitlist on Libby 😅
I read another book by Sarah Beth Durst that isn't in my usual wheelhouse- it was a horror survival book called "The Lake House" and I could not put it down because all the elements were working so well for me.
I don't recall if you ever mentioned reading the Tea Dragon Society books. If you haven't read them yet, you should give them a try. They bear some similarities to The Spellshop re: worldbuilding, cozy feeling, tightknit community and animal companions) and I'm pretty sure you would love them.
I have not read them, but I’ll keep that in mind-they sound really lovely :D
U cool! Thank for book. Me will read.
Great Video!
Wizard for Hire by Obert Skye and the Severed Realms series by T.A. Lawrence are two things I'd love to hear your opinion on!!! Thank you for being you. I love hearing your take on books. I head straight to get most of your faves, so I'll be finding this one for sure!
Screenshot taken! I’ll look into these-there’s always so many books to read!-but I’ve got the screenshot to make sure I don’t forget :D
Awesome review
This is like when the epic fantasy authors (Anne Bishop, Laura Resnick, Jacqueline Carey) started doing urban fantasy.
I love Anne Bishop's The Others series. My comfort Urban fantasy series and one of the few re reads.
@@surpriseitsus9622 I'm not commenting on quality. It may be that many of these authors were better suited for urban fantasy or they were only writing epic fantasy because it was selling at the time. But seriously take a look at how many authors known for urban fantasy in 2005-2015 wrote epic fantasy before. Patricia Briggs is another big one.
How long until ur book is out on audible?
Kaz is a minotaur.
Yes. I'm almost done with Race the Sands and I think ... think ... The Spellshop might be next. :)
Ohh, hurray! I imagine you’ll enjoy this one too, but it’s obviously completely different from RtS. I hope you enjoy it :D
@@ebnovels Same. Thanks. 💜
Also on an unrelated note did u get a chance to check out last Bloodcarver? Just curious! Saw you had it from the library (this isn’t pressure to do a review or anything, just genuinely wanted to know since I thiiiink it was my rec u picked it up on haha, so ill keep your tastes in mind for future comments)
It’s still on the list! I have to pick up a few other things first that are almost due, and then I’ll be able to get to that one 😄
Off topic but where is the triangle symbol on El's hoodie from?
cozy is not my genre but i’m happy that booktubers that like it seem to be really enjoying this book
That’s very nice of you ☺️
Elliot hello
Is cozy fantasy a new genre? I have never heard of that shit before. I've heard of every subgenre but that.