I don't think this sequel was as strong as the first book in the Outlander series, but I still loved it. A bit abrupt with the ending, the beginning just sucked me right in, some bits in the middle were a bit of a yawn with all the waiting and politics and history, but overall, it left me scrambling to download the third book and I'm already halfway through it! Jamie and Claire are one of my favorite literary couples at this point, and I really just love the fact that this author just throws away the idea of fitting into one particular genre and just rocks these long, sweeping novels that defy definition. I cannot WAIT to see what happens next. :)