I enjoy a good historical romance, so when I read the summary of this book - I didn't hesitate to sign up for the ARC. I thought it was interesting, and had fun reading it.

April J. Skelly is such an amazing author. She never disappoints. Such an amazing read I had. 5 stars read from me. So so good. I recommend everyone to read this book asap.

I really enjoyed this as a historical mystery novel, it had that element that I wanted and enjoyed the overall story being told. April J. Skelly wrote this fantastically and was invested in the world and characters. It uses the element of mystery in a way that worked and was glad I got to read this. I hope there is more from April J. Skelly and in this world.

Overall, I ended up liking A Lethal Engagement quite a bit. I really liked Cora and Nicholas and was very invested in their relationship. I also really liked Phee and was rooting for her as well. I was so happy that both Cora and Nicholas were very involved in investigating the mystery. I've read some books where the protagonists just aren't interested in the mystery at all and it bogs down the book so much. Cora and Nicholas actively are trying to figure out what's going on and I appreciated that so much. That being said, there were quite a few coincidences in their investigation, where they just happened to see someone doing something. The other thing I think the book does a little weird is that, while the author seems like they are trying to show that women are more than men think they are, there is a little feeling of "but only woman who aren't docile or meek" and I ultimately don't think that's what the author meant, so I tried to give a little leeway for that.

A Lethal Engagement was a fun and interesting read and I did like it. I'm interested in seeing other book from the author. I would recommend it.

I was intrigued by the description of the plot of this book and was lucky enough to get an advance copy. I’m so glad I did. It’s a delightful start to what I hope will be a series, with strong characters, great tension, and a touch of romance. Cora is on her way to England with her new fiancé and his brother on board an airship that she is trying to keep control over. Her father’s will stipulated that she must marry to do so, hence the arrangement engagement. Things quickly go wrong on board, however, as someone starts killing guests, her fiancé begins to act strangely, and other passengers are clearly keeping their own secrets. Cora and her soon-to-be brother-in-law investigate to try to save the company’s reputation-and then Cora’s life. The setting really adds suspense to the story, and the main characters are likeable and believable.. The resolution of the mystery almost relied too much on coincidence, but it didn’t detract much. Fingers crossed for a sequel. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy. All views are entirely my own and offered voluntarily.

This is the first book by April J. Skelly I have read and at first I did not know what to expect.

The blurb looked really interesting so I jumped right in and I was not disappointed.

The story follows Cora and Nicholas as they have to deal with some unexpected events on board of an airship travelling from the US to England.

Cora's life is about to change but not actually in the way she planned.

I found it quite nice and different to have part of the story told through Cora's perspective and some through Nicholas', the plot was really well thought out and it was impossible to uncover the villain until the very end.

The book was so difficult to put it down I had to finish it in just one setting and now I want more! I really do hope this novel will be part of a series as the premises are really good.

Perfect for all the fans of this genre, you will love every page of it!

have received an advance copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily, thanks to the author for it.