Evergreen Conservatory

Society of Magical Botanists, Book 2

By: Heather Schneider

Narrated by: Jesse Vilinsky

Welcome back to Evergreen Academy, the secret college for Magical Botanists.

Ever since enrolling at Evergreen Academy last year, I have struggled to belong in the elite world of plant magic and affinity powers. And thanks to a curse tied to a decision I made on the spring equinox, I'm further from fitting in than ever.

When I'm invited to join a mission to uncover a long-lost magical artifact, it feels like my chance to prove myself—and help protect the academy, which appears to be under threat by the increasingly present Magical Botanical Board of Regents.

As the new academic year unfolds, I'm navigating an unexpected field studies assignment, the mysteries of my elusive powers, and my growing feelings for my impossibly attractive and possibly off-limits tutor, Callan Rhodes.

But when the mission to find the artifact takes us beyond the safety of the academy's verdant shield, I realize the stakes may be greater than I imagined. Can we succeed in recovering the artifact, or are we about to unearth more than we bargained for?

©2025 Heather Schneider (P)2025 Tantor Media

absolutely amazing!!!

This book was absolutely amazing!!! Sooooo magical! It still had the cozy vibes from the first while upping the stakes just enough to leave me never wanting to put it down. I love seeing the characters grow together, and the mystery becoming more mysterious. I just absolutely love everything about this story, and I absolutely can't wait for the next!!

update: just finished a reread via audiobook in anticipation of the third book releasing soon! I absolutely adore this story so so so much! The audio is absolutely lovely as well!

A Spectacular Sequel !

If you’re looking for a heartwarming escape filled with magic, romance, and rich worldbuilding, Evergreen Conservatory is a must-read. Heather Schneider has crafted a charming, whimsical world where college students study magical botany, on a campus that is basically the secret garden brought to life!

This second installment in the Society of Magical Botanists series expands beautifully on the original universe. The worldbuilding deepens in all the right ways, with new corners of the magical realm to explore and fresh layers of the national impact of the botany magical history and culture. I loved how the plot evolved naturally while also giving more spotlight to side characters who truly came alive.

But let’s talk about Briar and Callen. Their chemistry is pure magic. The romantic tension? Immaculate. The treehouse scene? Four words had me melting. It’s swoony, it’s tender, and it hits all the right notes!

Whether you're here for the cozy vibes, the budding romance, or the intricate magical systems, Evergreen Conservatory delivers. Highly recommend to fans of cozy fantasy, magical academia, and slow-burn love stories that feel both magical and real.