Dragonfly in Amber

Goodreads book description: For twenty years Claire Randall has kept her secrets. But now she is returning with her grown daughter to Scotland's majestic mist-shrouded hills. Here Claire plans to reveal a truth as stunning as the events that gave it birth: about the mystery of an ancient circle of standing stones ... about a love that transcends the boundaries of time ... and about James Fraser, a Scottish warrior whose gallantry once drew a young Claire from the security of her century to the dangers of his....


OH MY where to begin....the series continues with a twist you don't foresee after reading the original Outlander. When I began I will admit that I was kindof very EXTREMELY concerned because things begin in the 1960's.  But, as always, Gabaldon is brilliant when it comes to keeping the audience intrigued.  Obviously, I needed to know the when - what - how and whys for this and thus...I kept reading. 


There are a few new characters which are introduced in this book who you will grow to love.  We learn a little about Claire and Jamie's - Brianna. Roger Mac - who you may remember from book one...when he was just a "wee lad". 


Claire and Jamie's relationship continues to develop throughout this second book and we are enlightened on how - In - The - World - We got to the 1960's.  If you are anything like I was the time frames when Jamie & Claire seemed to draaaaaag on. When all is said and done, you realize that it just makes it that much more exciting when you get back to their story or they are reunited.  With book 2, there are a few changes in scenery; not just the time jump in time; are intriguing.  Gabaldon thoroughly researches and this is apparent throughout her books, specifically this one. 

View of Scotland - Beautiful.

My ONE criticism of this particular book was that I was from time-to-time, a little overwhelmed with some of the historical references and questioned whether or not certain facts would be relevant later in the novel. As a reader, don't fret. Even with the historical information, it all comes together and what needs to be explained - is brought up often so you have a clearer picture and are not confused on who does what...when...where...how (lol).  

Buckle up...this book opens the door to the others - ENJOY!

(You can probably expect a second follow-up post to this one...which will certainly contain spoilers as I am currently re-reading my Dragon Fly in Amber right now. And will without a doubt have many comments that have slipped my mind from my last year read.)