4.5 stars 
 I received an ARC of A Perilous Undertaking from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. I love Deanna Raybourn's writing style and this book is everything you would expect from her. It is written with her signature wit, humor, and in my opinion is even better than A Curious Beginning (the first book in the series). With a plucky and clever heroine, a brooding pirate-like hero, and an intriguing mystery we get a story that is very difficult to put down. I cannot get enough of Deanna's writing and I hope we don't have to wait too long for Veronica's and Stoker's next adventure.