I have a deep affection for this book. Seriously. Currently, I am reading the 8th book and I need motivation to continue. So, I remembered how much I loved this particular book and how much I adore Jamie and Claire. It is very likely that I will go back to it in the near future.

  “We’re here because I loved you, more than the life that was mine. Because I believed you loved me the same way.”

In general, I love the series. Some books more than others, and this one is my favorite. There isn't a single thing that I don't like. Everything maintains its high level from beginning to end and never drops for a second.

I highly admire Claire. She is one of my favorite female characters because she is very human, altruistic, selfless, and honest. Although she may not show it much, she loves Jamie deeply. And this book... God, this book... It broke my heart!

Diana seems to enjoy torturing Jamie and Claire. Isn't she going to let them rest until they are 80 years old? Although with the fact that Jamie is going to almost die 9 times (or was it 7, like a cat?) before he can rest, it's clear to me that Diana's goal is to come up with ways to keep them from having peace.

That's all :)

I absolutely adored this volume. It was truly a wonderful read that kept me engaged from start to finish. I was so sad to reach the end of it. I tried to stretch out my reading experience for as long as possible. I just can't wait for volume 7 to come out! However, we have to wait until the month of May. But I'm sure it'll be worth the wait. I'm already imagining all the exciting things that might happen in the next volume. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for an amazing story continuation.

4.0 Stars

I had initially paused this historical series. The reason being that I had a perception that some of the previous installments were starting to feel a bit stagnant. There was a lack of that spark and excitement that I had initially experienced. However, I am extremely glad that the urge to continue finally hit me. This particular volume was an absolute delight. It had some truly fantastic plot developments and character progressions. The emotional moments in this volume were some of the biggest and most impactful of the series so far. They really tugged at my heartstrings and made me fully invested in the story. Now, I find myself dying to keep reading this series without any further delay. I can't wait to see what other wonderful surprises and adventures await me in the upcoming volumes.

“5 hurras for the death of Stephen Bonnet ESTRELLAS”

Surprising, revealing, and entertaining. I have loved and suffered "Vientos y Cenizas" in equal parts. With disconcerting situations (like cursing Diana for being so bad), and others of great delight. From suffering loss and evil, to enjoying reading a bit more about Ian in his time as an Iroquois, to sighing for Jamie... It has been a whirlwind of sensations. Let's just say that this is the saddest book of the saga, surpassing "Atrapada en el Tiempo".

Jamie, and the scenes with his grandson. How I laughed with both of them when he teaches Jemmy to write his name. For God's sake. It's too much kjjsdbjbs. That's it.

Diana, for God's sake! How could you do that to Claire? Totally unnecessary. Another violation, seriously? Then you want to kill the Sassenach. And kidnappings everywhere.

“And if Time is in any way like God, I suppose Memory must be the Devil.”

I must admit that I shed a few tears in chapter 113. Jamie with the ghost of Murtagh, and his memories of the moments in the Culloden War. How sad. I still think it's lamentable that Murtagh died like that. :(

“Murtagh. Murtagh, with his teeth clenched and bared as he struck the blow, Murtagh running to save him.”

And then, oh my God. I cried rivers. I always deduced that Bree and Roger would return to their time. Even at the time, I wanted it. But, how sad! I was so fond of Jemmy and his moments with Jamie. The goodbye was so awful. I remember and I feel like crying.

“If one day, a bhailach — said Jamie in a natural tone — you were to come across a very large rat called Mickey... tell him your grandfather sends his greetings.”

And the phone call... *Curls up and cries*

Seriously, I could talk for hours about this book. And not to mention Jamie seeing the future. It was very wtf! And of Malva, Allan, Jocasta, William...

“I'm not as brave as I used to be, you know? — he said in a very low voice — Not brave enough to live without you again.”

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DG's work had an incredibly powerful impact on me.

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DG played with my emotions masterfully. I found myself in a whirlwind of feelings. I loved the way the story pulled me in, yet at the same time, I hated the intense emotions it evoked. There were moments that made me burst into laughter, and others that brought tears streaming down my face. It was truly a work of perfection!

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I had an amazing experience with this book. I initially read it and then, for some reason, perhaps because I had forgotten that I had already finished it, I decided to listen to it as an audiobook.

Sometimes, when I've read a long book, I like to take a break and read a few shorter ones before continuing with the next in the series. That's what happened with this book. But as I started listening, I realized that I had already read that part. However, I was so drawn in by the reader's voice, the correct pronunciations, and the story itself that I ended up skipping ahead a chapter and listening more. Before I knew it, I was re-listening to the majority of the story.

Diana is truly a master when it comes to worldbuilding and character development. She has the ability to transport you to another time and place, making you feel as if you are actually there. I'm a big fan of historical fiction, and I just love her take on it. Her descriptions of the settings, characters, and daily lives are so vivid and easy to visualize that you can't help but believe in them. At the same time, she provides the historical context of the time, making the story even more engaging.

I became a huge fan of the books after reading the first in the series. And while I really enjoy reading these books, I think I may have now converted to listening to the audiobooks. Hearing this story brought a whole new level of pleasure to the reading experience. For those of you who are diehard readers, I would highly recommend giving this book a listen and seeing if you agree.

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I have just completed reading this book for the third or fourth time, and I have gone through all the books in the series, including the 8th one, at least twice. Evidently, I have a fondness for it. However, it is not without its flaws, enough to warrant deducting a star. Many of these issues can be discovered in other reviews. Nevertheless, one problem that I haven't noticed being emphasized in other reviews is Gabaldon's appalling lack of attention to chronology and continuity. What follows are just a few examples; if I were to mark every instance in the book, it would likely fall apart (even more so than it already has).

First of all, let's address this: DG's grammar and punctuation skills have declined throughout this series.
The explanation for the newspaper obituary about their deaths is nonsensical. The notice stated January 21st, yet it was December 21st. This is supposedly explained in "Epilogue 2"; the printers didn't have the typeset for "December", so they put January. That explanation is rather silly, but okay. What truly makes no sense at all is that the obituary appeared in a newspaper dated February 13, 1776. For the explanation to hold water, that newspaper would have had to be printed in 1777. Edit: this is further elaborated on in the 7th book...sort of.
The lawyer's name has inexplicably changed from Gerald Forbes to Neil Forbes. No explanation is given. Another name that changes mid-story is MacAfee/McAfee.
Marsali makes a comment about her father, Hugh, and Laoghaire's second husband, Simon. However, in Voyager, Simon is her father, and Hugh died at Culloden, long before Marsali and her sister were born.
In July 1776, Lord John claims he's had his sapphire ring for twenty-five years. But it's been over 30 years since Culloden, when the person who gave him the ring passed away.
Lord John then proceeds to say that the man who gave him the ring, Hector, died at Culloden─the day after John had met James Fraser, in the dark of a Scottish mountain pass. Yes, Hector did die at Culloden. But that meeting in the mountain pass took place many months before (September 1745, I believe).
Jocasta has never seen Ulysses's face as she was blind. However, it is stated no fewer than 3 times that she has known Ulysses for 20 years. But Jocasta didn't go blind until several years before. Otherwise, how could Daniel Rawlings have inspected her eyes shortly before Hector Cameron's death, which occurred in early 1767, I think it was? And how could she have made a portrait of a teenaged Phaedre, now aged 22?
Jamie states or implies several times that he owes Laoghaire money. But that commitment was dissolved at the end of the last book. He still owes the dowries, but not the money.
Jamie says he was four-and-twenty when he and Claire were recuperating at the Abbey in France after the events at Wentworth. That was in January 1744, when he was still 23, as stated in Outlander. In fact, if you consider that he was born on May 1, 1721, as mentioned in later books, he would have been 22. Neither of those is 24.
Lord John believes Jamie has not seen Willie since he was 12. In reality, Willie was 10.
That's all the examples I can be bothered with.
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I'm not typically one to add images to reviews, but I thought I'd show off a bit. This is what my copy looked like BEFORE I reread it in 2015!

This book is truly wonderful!

I firmly believe it's definitely the best in the series since the very first one. In certain aspects, it's almost even better as the characters have developed and matured. By this stage, as the reader, I know them so much more intimately.

The Fiery Cross was a bit of a struggle to get through, but Diana Gabaldon has really hit her stride with this one. The combination of the fast pace and the melodrama, intertwined with a factual historical novel about the Revolutionary War, makes this not only engaging and educational but, above all, an entertaining and romantic read.

Jamie and Claire....I simply adore Jamie, and that's all there is to it. At this point in the series, he's in his early fifties and yet he's still absolutely charming and very human. I think he ranks right up there with Rhett Butler and Mr. Darcy. Claire is as feisty and practical as ever. I love that their relationship is a mature, married love, something that is so rarely depicted in books and movies.

Roger and Bree and Jem have really grown as a family. I delight in seeing them together. Roger gets ordained as a minister and plays a crucial role in holding the community together when it's divided between Loyalists and Americans. I enjoy observing his strength, which isn't based on physical fighting.

I truly loved Fergus's storyline. I've been fond of him ever since he was an eleven-year-old street urchin. Seeing him as a grown man in his thirties, with a wife and children, is a rare sight in books. Once again, you get to witness his growth. He becomes very depressed and attempts to take his life because he feels he can't support his family with just one hand. I found this aspect extremely touching.

But what really tugged at my heartstrings was Ian. He has truly come into his own as a character. I've loved him since he was introduced as a fifteen-year-old following his uncle Jamie. I think his absence was keenly felt in The Fiery Cross. Bree and he have a beautiful interlude in the woods, and he shares everything that happened between him and his Indian wife, whom he lost due to several miscarriages. Well, I'm not ashamed to admit that I might have shed a few tears, and I'm generally not the type to get emotional during books and movies. I think Ian could easily be the lead character in his own book; he's that captivating. I sincerely hope he gets a happy ending in the next book.

All in all, I give this book my highest recommendation. DG claims she has written these books in a way that they can be read out of order, but I wouldn't suggest it. After spending years and thousands of pages with these characters, it's an absolute treat to see them age, mature, grow together, and grow apart.

Another outstanding book within the Outlander saga. This is the sixth installment in the series. While I didn't relish this one to the same extent as the others, it still remains an astonishing book. I did notice, however, that this book demanded a significantly greater degree of focus compared to the rest of the series. There is a rather excellent cliffhanger in this particular installment. On one hand, I anticipated it at some point, yet on the other hand, I didn't expect it simultaneously, at least not in the context in which it unfolds.

The characters are all extremely well-developed, just as in the previous books. You get to encounter a plethora of additional characters in this one, both those you come to love and those you despise, and of course, all the favorites that readers have fallen head over heels for. I also observe that the characters have become a great deal more complex, just like the story itself.

I will be taking a hiatus from the series to enable me to read other books. Nevertheless, I do eagerly look forward to resuming the series in the not-too-distant future.

I grew bored when the action translated from Europe and especially from the highlands of Scotland to the Colonies.

The book takes place in an area I know very well. In fact, I have actually been to many of the places mentioned. This allowed me to visualize the scenery easily.

Maybe that is why I was bored. It could be that the familiarity took away some of the excitement and mystery.

It is extremely rare for me to not finish reading a book once I get started. However, I simply could not force myself to read the last third of this one.

I feel guilty about not finishing it. I wonder if I should give it another try or just accept that it wasn't the right book for me at this time.

Perhaps I was expecting something different, or maybe my mood just wasn't right for this particular story.

Nevertheless, I will remember this experience and be more cautious when choosing my next book.

4.5 “Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof” Stars

In these tumultuous times, with history seemingly repeating itself, the Frasers have endured more than their fair share of strife. How many times can one pick themselves up and start anew? I felt a profound sense of loss after the last couple of chapters

I'm truly delighted to convey that this book turned out to be significantly superior to the preceding one.

There were scandals galore! Murders that sent shivers down your spine! Pregnancies that added an element of anticipation! A new time traveler emerged, bringing fresh excitement! And there was even a revolution brewing!

Moreover, there were hardly any lactation scenes, which was a relief. However, considering the book is almost 1,450 pages long, there was an overwhelming amount of detail.

I personally could have done without being privy to every single one of Claire's medical treatments or the numerous descriptions of people's hair. But then again, that's just my perspective.

Perhaps others might relish in all the minutiae. Nevertheless, despite the excessive detail, the overall story was engaging and full of surprises.

It managed to keep me hooked from beginning to end, and I'm eager to see what the author has in store for us next.