The phrase "riveting read" means that something, like a book or a story, is very exciting or captivating and holds your attention strongly. Full definition
The portrayals of everyday life in the East End of London from the late 19th C up to mid 20th C make riveting reading - I had a lot of late nights as I couldn't put it down. (goodreads.com)
If that sounds like you, think again - in Peter Ackroyd's hands the life and times of The Bard makes for a pretty riveting read! (bookbrowse.com)
Midwest Book Review Small Press Bookwatch, October 2017: «A deftly crafted and truly riveting read from cover to cover, «The Han Agent» is a thrill ride of a novel that showcases author Amy Rogers's genuine literary flair for originality. (sciencethrillersmedia.com)