Charming Artemis Review
Bound by scandal, caught by surprise—could their greatest mistake become the greatest blessing?
Summary
Charlie Jonquil is mild-mannered and kind—except when it comes to his one true adversary, Artemis Lancaster. Though Charlie has a brilliant mind for mathematics, Artemis poses a problem he can’t seem to comprehend: how can one be so lovely and so infuriating? A party in London brings him into the company of the maddening young lady, and it is clear that Charlie’s disdain is mutual. But when an unfortunate incident between the pair involving Charlie’s jacket and a glass of raspberry shrub leads to scandal, the sworn enemies are left with only two options: be ruined or be married.
So it is that Artemis finds herself in a most outrageous predicament: she must wed a gentleman she’s hated for years—and she pledges to avoid him at all costs. But it is only when they enter into this mockery of a marriage that Charlie and Artemis learn things are not as simple as they once appeared. As their tentative ceasefire leads to friendship, it seems their marriage born of desperation might lead them to a love that was destined to be.
Evaluation
✉✉✉✉✉/5
I am absolutely wrecked in the best way! 🥹 Enemies to lovers is one of my forever favorite tropes, and Sarah M. Eden wrote Charlie and Artemis's story so perfectly I could just cry (and maybe I did). Watching two people who truly don't understand each other try so hard to build a future together was beyond rewarding—it was beautiful.
Sarah wrapped up this series like a master. Nothing felt rushed, nothing was left undone. It was everything I hoped for and more. These books have blessed me beyond words. I've laughed, cried, squealed, and sighed my way through the entire series. If I could go back and experience them all for the first time again, I would in a heartbeat.
Sarah Eden is honestly one of the most gifted writers I’ve ever had the privilege to read. I cannot wait to see her bring these beloved books to the silver screen, starting with Seeking Persephone!
The Lancaster Family series
