Unsinkable is a book that will have you not only staying up late night to read but one that when you are not reading you are thinking about.

We have Violet Jessop in 1912 and Daphne during WWII who becomes a secret agent in undercover in France.

Both ladies are a force to be reckoned with are strong, determined, independent and fierce.

Violet in order to provide for all her siblings she is a steward on several cruise ships and loves her job.

Violet was on the Titanic when she sunk, then faces disaster more times than anyone should.

Daphne faces danger at every turn and she manages for the most part to stay two steps ahead of the enemy.

The timelines go so well together and Jenna Walsh writes so well you feel that you are on the sinking ships and also running from danger with Daphne. ( She has the best code names).

Unsinkable is historical fiction at its best and I recommend you get your copy and put it to the top of your TBR pile.

The author's note are fascinating and well worth reading.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harper Muse for a gripping read.

Another dual storyline piece of historical fiction set p, this one set in 1912 and the 1940’s. Violet is a stewardess aboard the Titanic, working to support her large family in England. Through the years, Violet’s experiences surprisingly include more sinking of ships, as she continues to support her family, sacrificing her own happiness. Daphne becomes part of the SOE, stationed in France to assist the Resistance, and help get pilots back to England. Their stories will intersect as the author creates two strong female characters. Recommended. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

From the blurbs, I thought this book would be more involved around the sinking of the Titanic. However, it's sank within the first dozen pages and the story goes on from there.

It's a dual time line history - Violet Jessop is a stewardess on ocean liners, looking after her mother and family. Her character is well written and very interesting. The second storyline follows Daphne and her various code names as a spy in the war. Her story isn't as fleshed out and I find it a little unbelievable at times. Both storylines are fast moving and were intriguing.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.

Unsinkable is a story of two women in different times going towards the same goal, being unsinkable.

In 1912, Violet Jessop worked as stewardess on the Olympic and the Titanic. Where she endures not one, but two sinkings. Taking this job has become her family's only chance at survival and she’s determined to survive. After the second sinking on the Titanic, Violet gets a job on land in England. But, it doesn’t fulfill as she wishes it would. But with the outbreak of WWI, her younger brothers send her to school to serve in the Voluntary Aid Detachment which sends her back to sea… Again on the Britannic.

In 1942, Daphne worked in France as an art curator. She lives under the shadow of the father that never wanted her but financially supported her. When a woman comes into her art museum in the beginning of WWII, alluding to helping the resistance she has no choice but to be interested. Daphne becomes “Katherine” the french resistance fighter; her arsenal being an out of box imagination, fluent in 6 languages, and to do whatever it takes to resist Germany taking France. What happens when two incredibly brave women put aside their lives to aid in a war to end all wars? Find out in Unsinkable.

This book was graciously given as an ARC to me by NetGalley & Harper Publishing for my honest opinion. At first I almost DNF’d this book. But as I kept reading, I got invested in both Violet and Daphne’s role not only in their families but the world wars as well. I honestly couldn’t put it down. Walsh did her research on Violet Jessop (a real person) and went from there. She acknowledges that not all this story is fiction at the end of the book, but wow. It was a different take from the sinking of ships (which happened in the early 1900’s.) and the survivor’s view on it. I gave it five stars for keeping me gripped, on the edge of my seat.

Add this as one of your anticipated reads of 2024!

This book was well written, and if it had just been Violet Jessop's story, I think I would have wanted to keep reading to the end. However, I was not patient enough to see how the two womens' stories were connected , so I gave up.
I do appreciate the opportunity to read this title.

Historical fiction readers will enjoy this dual timed set during the WWI and WWI. The connection between Violet and Daphne is not easily uncovered as the author weaves her story. This novel is full of history and will hold readers' attention throughout. Loved the author's after note.

Unsinkable is a wonderful journey of triumph over tragedy that touched me deeply. It is a book I will recommend and reread for years to come.

I loved this book - well, at least I love Violet's timeline. Violet's story of survival on the Titanic and then two more shipwrecks. Her tenacity for survival and devotion to her family was inspiring, but one that did show that life like this has consequences.

Daphne's story was a bit less interesting to me, but still something that I enjoyed - I think I just didn't need it. I feel that Violet's story could have been the entire book. Duel timelines are not always necessary.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read this book.

4.5 stars! I love historical fiction in general - and dual timeline narratives are very interesting to me. I was fortunate enough to get to read an ARC of Jenni's first book and when I saw this one was coming out I jumped at the chance to read Unsinkable - the earlier the better! I absolutely love the premise of this story. The fact that part of it is set on the Titantic was an immediate selling point - and I didn't realize the actual story line of that FMC (Violet) until I started reading the book. What that woman went through was incredible.

It took me a little while to understand the connection between Violet and Daphne. Their stories felt very separate starting out. I thought the loose interconnectedness was well done, and the building on the connection throughout the story was well paced. I did figure it out much earlier in the story - but mainly because my brain was on overdrive trying to figure out the possible connection between the two women.

Daphne's story itself was also very well crafted. The authors note at the end added an additional depth to the story with the listing of the women who Daphne was modeled after. The bravery and ingenuity of women who served and operated in WWII is definitely highlighted in this character.

Overall, I truly enjoyed this story. I stayed up way too late reading it - I couldn't put it down once I got hooked on the two character's stories. The pacing was well done and I appreciated the uniqueness of the stories (even a little connection to Call of the Wrens :) made me smile). Thank you to NetGalley and Jenni Walsh for the opportunity to read and review this book!

Fascinating!

Based on a true story and told in dual timelines, this book takes the reader through 3 different sinkings, the Olympic, Titanic and Britannic, all 3 that Violet somehow survived. Despite this, she continues to return to the sea, either as a steward or a nurse. During the Titanic sinking, Violet is handed a baby as she is loaded into a lifeboat. She turned the baby to the authorities once on land.

Daphne, whose mother was lost on the Titanic and whose father, a famous actor who didn’t want people to know she existed, easily takes on a role as a secret agent during the war. She helps the resistance rescue hundreds by the time the war ends.

Both of these women and the men they love are fearless, resilient people. I found their stories captivating and inspiring. Highly recommend for historical fiction/non-fiction lovers.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.

Unsinkable by Jenni l. Walsh is a terrific historical fiction novel based on the factual memoirs of Violet Jessop and another character, purely fictional, both related, in their own way, to the sinking of the Titanic. Quite a romp through history that spans from 1908 to the end of World War II, I kept wondering how these two women were related in story, since the chapters went from Violet to Daphne consistently. The best was the end of the story...no, no spoilers here. The Author's notes were also great to read.

I loved this story and it is based off of the real Violet Jessop who survived the sinking of three different ships one being Titanic.

Although the story started off slow i started to get the rythm of the story and i was captivated.

A definite recommend

Thanks Netgalley and publisher for allowing me to read this arc

All my thoughts and opinions are my own and aren't influenced by anyone else

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for an advance copy of this book.

This took much longer than I wanted it to. I got 47% in and gave up.

How could someone be so lucky to survive multiple sinkings of boats including the Titanic?

And how could someone be so unlucky to not have anyone to love her or to rely on, specifically her father?

We meet Violet who is a steward on ships and must keep going back even after the sinkings because she has to take care of her family and all she wanted to do was to make sure her family was taken care of.

We also meet Daphne, who is recruited for the SOE during World War II because she speaks many languages. All she wanted to do was to get some praise from her father for her many accomplishments.

We follow both women in alternating chapters and experience their thoughts, their fears, and their triumphs.

UNSINKABLE shares these two stories of strong women and how they wouldn't give up - therefore both can be labeled "unsinkable."

Violet is based on an actual woman - Violet Jessop and Daphne is a fictional character.

A slow start for me as I was putting the story line together, but Ms. Walsh's wonderful writing style pulled me in for a good read.

The ending was satisfying, and of course I looked up Violet Jessop. 4/5

Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Being interested in the Titanic since I was a young child, I knew a good amount about Violet Jessop from all the books I've read. The information about her presented in this book is wonderful as all of the information in included rather than bits and pieces as found in other tomes. She had a terribly interesting life and I can't imagine surviving one sinking and going back to sea to survive another White Star line ship sinking. Amazingly Titanic's sister ship the Brittanic.
I did not know about Daphne Chaundanson. What an interesting life she led. From an unwanted motherless child she becomes an agent in the France Special Operations. She wants to help her country and earn her fathers love and respect. Very interesting story that taught me about the 39 women of the Special Operations.
This is a very interesting book that covers the lives of two very special women who have a special connection. Perfect read for anyone interested in Titanic history and in women in the earlier 20th century.

I COULD NOT PUT THIS DOWN! Jenni L. Walsh's Unsinkable is the remarkable dual timeline story of two women who survive more than one shipwreck, including the Titanic. Violet and Daphne are very different women but their stories intertwine is a most captivating way. Violet serves most of her life as a steward on big cruise ships, except when she served as a nurse's aid in WWI. Daphne has a fear of water, but is found on ships more than she'd like as she served undercover in WWII.

Walsh based much of this book on Violet's memoirs. I found it fascinating. I was able to read an ARC on #NetGalley.

I quite liked this book about two strong women who faced many challenges. Violet was the more interesting character as she actually was a real person who survived the Titanic , the Olympic and Britannic . Katherine’s story was connected to Violet but found her story not so engaging. Her relationship with her father was a love/ dislike one which I found confusing. Both women were ahead of their times in regards to pursuing careers and knowing education and seeking adventure was rewarding . Both served people in different capacities and realized the risks involved .

Unsinkable is the story of Violet Jessop and Daphne Chaundansnon. Violet is a stewardess on ships including the Titanic. She survives two ship sinkings and becomes a wartime nurse yet the sea continues to call her back. Daphne is a Special Agent in World War II. She also has a past connecting her to sinking ships.
Unsinkable is a dual timeline story of these women. Violet Jessop is a true story and Daphne is based on the women who served in the Special Operations Executive. The stories individually were well written and the characters were memorable and easily relatable. I was distracted with the different story lines and wondered through each chapter what the connection between the two was and when it would be revealed. When it was revealed it was almost an afterthought with no connection between the two in the end being made. It was a wonderful read but almost wish it would have been two different novels.
Thank you NetGalley and Harper Muse for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Interesting historical fiction about a real-life survivor of the Titanic and two other boat sinkings, and her connection to a young woman in WWII.

Told in a dual timeline this is the story of two women who survived many events that could have ended their lives. Each chapter is told from the other timeline and POV. The timelines do connect but it is more like reading two books in one. I loved that because both women have strong stories. It also centers around WWI and WWII, which is one of my favorite historical fiction times to read about. A very enjoyable book!