wciągające trzymający w napięciu po angielsku:

I found the movie completely engrossing from beginning to end.

This thriller is engrossing. You should watch it.

Her new book is engrossing

... making rambling yet oddly engrossing speeches has also invited...

Instead of interacting with each other, each of the family members turned their attention to their mobile devices, engrossing themselves in their own entertainments.