I can't possibly do any kind of review for this series until the end.

From initially considering giving up on "Outlander" (DNF) to now almost starting the next book, it's not hard to explain why I'm now enjoying this so much. These long, historical books can often be slow reads, and this one is certainly detailed. You really do need patience to get through it. However, it's truly worth it to experience the deep love that this couple has for each other, which moves me to the core.

And of course, there's Jamie.

Jamie and Claire's story completely consumes me. It's a love story like no other. The way their relationship develops and the obstacles they face make it a truly captivating and unique tale.

The images included here also add to the overall charm and atmosphere of the story. They give a visual representation of the characters and the world they inhabit.

Overall, I'm thoroughly enjoying this series and can't wait to see how it all unfolds.

So much love for this series.

Jamie and Claire are truly up there as a favorite literary couple. Their story is one that has captured the hearts of countless readers around the world. The chemistry between them is palpable, and their adventures are both thrilling and heartwarming.

If only I had brought book 4 with me on vacation. I could have spent my days lounging by the pool, lost in the world of Jamie and Claire. Instead, I'm left here, longing to know what happens next in their story.

I guess I'll just have to wait until I get home to continue reading. But in the meantime, I'll be thinking about Jamie and Claire and all the wonderful moments they've shared.

"It has always been forever, for me, Sassenach".

I don't know how she does it, but Diana Gabaldon makes a book of over a thousand pages feel short. I always want more! Jamie Fraser and Claire are two characters who have become a part of me. I love them very much and I think there isn't a day that passes when I don't think about them, about Scotland, about travels, about History.

After seeing how the second book ended, with Claire and Jaime saying goodbye not knowing if they would survive or if they would see each other again, the beginning of "Viajera" is tremendous. We have Claire investigating together with Brianna and Roger about the whereabouts of Jamie after the Battle of Culloden. Buried in books, records and letters of the time, they search until exhaustion for any indication that tells them that Jamie survived and that Claire can return through the stones to reunite with him. The whole situation is very intense: what if Jamie didn't survive? And if he is alive... will he have rebuilt his life? Will he have another woman? Will he still love Claire? Will he still be the noble and brave man she fell in love with?

Although I have seen the series and, therefore, know what happens until the end of the fourth book, I don't know the emotion I felt at each of the important moments: when they discover that Jamie survived, when Claire returns to the past, the reunion! Reading about Jamie and Claire makes me indescribably happy. They are a couple that transcends absolutely all the canons of time, love, passion and hope.

I loved each of the adventures they have to live in "Viajera", because it is as if they had to get to know each other again through each of these problems. They have been apart for twenty years and thinking that they would never see each other again, of course things have changed, but they are a couple that can survive anything. It doesn't matter how many raids, kidnappings, pirates or troubled pasts appear before them, Jamie and Claire will manage to overcome them and come out stronger and loving each other more than ever.

And I already want to keep reading because what's coming is a new life in America! Ahhhh! <3.

It's not my favorite of the Outlander series so far.

At times, it could have used more historical fiction and less Harlequin romance scenes. However, overall, this series has been a good read.

The story has its engaging moments and keeps the reader hooked. I'm looking forward to the next one.

(Reviewed 4/29/15)

Second read review - Feb 2018

I still agree with my original review.

Looking forward to rereading the next book before the next Outlander season begins. It's really fun to read the books along with the season.

It's also interesting to compare the choices made by the TV series.

The differences between the book and the TV adaptation add an extra layer of excitement and discussion.

I'm eager to see how the story will unfold in both the book and the TV show.

Jamie and Claire's captivating story unfolds further in this third installment of the Outlander series.

This book is truly marvelous and without a doubt, my favorite from the series (after Outlander, of course). I constantly wonder how the author manages to create such amazing books!

I won't discuss the story in detail. Partly because I don't want to spoil anything for others, and also because everything was so interesting that I don't think I could summarize all my feelings for this book in a review.

It is fast-paced and adventurous from the start. It was an easy read and didn't take me long to finish due to the interesting twists and turns along the way. This book is a wonderful mixture of politics, love (with a few lies), family, and friendship. I think that even after twenty years, the connection between Jamie and Claire remains the same.

The aspect I really liked about this book is that it had Jamie's point of view in the beginning, which was extremely interesting to read. I also liked Marsali. Though I initially assumed she would be like Laoghaire, I started liking her when they were on the ship after she got married to Fergus. Lord John Grey also played a very important role in Jamie's life.

“It has always been forever, for me, Sassenach”

I couldn't help but adore Jamie throughout the book, and everything is just perfect when he and Claire are together!

Many characters from the previous books make appearances, and the story becomes really serious towards the end. God, I hate Geillis so much! How could she do that? It was rather shocking to see her alive in the first place. I really liked the ending. Even though it's a cliffhanger, I think I can live with it for now.

Finished this just as I am watching the last 2 episodes of Dragonfly in Amber on Starz. It was an antidote to Culloden.

I fell in love with the Outlander series before it was a series. I had a hardcover copy of Cross Stitch which had just come out. We were living outside of London where my husband was stationed. We took a holiday in Scotland, and I packed it with some other books to take along. I found myself in the Highlands at standing stones the day after I started it. We went to Culloden that week, stayed in a castle outside Inverness, went to Fort William, traveled to Oban and Mull and Iona, went to Lochs Lomond and Ness, and all the while Jamie and Claire traveled with me and I with them.

Years later I am still enjoying their story and traveling with them, albeit while I heal and do PT after a terrible year. I am so glad for the company. I love the first 3 books of the series, Voyager in particular makes me so happy. Challenges find them and fate separates them, but after Paris and Culloden, it all feels more light-hearted and warm.

I know complexity is coming as more characters and events enter the fray, but this volume of the series has been such a treat. Highly recommended. It's like a magical escape that takes you to a different time and place. The vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscapes and the captivating characters make it impossible to put down. Whether you're a fan of historical fiction or just looking for a great read, the Outlander series is definitely worth checking out.

Ja, the book might have been a bit drawn out here and there. However, by the third book, I could once again rely on the fact that one is more than rewarded when it comes to the highlights. Some stories simply take up more space than others. It is absolutely thrilling and addictive. An adventure full of interesting characters, bound together by the soul bond between Jaime and Claire. This bond adds an extra layer of depth and emotion to the story. The characters come to life on the pages, and one can't help but be drawn into their world. The plot is filled with twists and turns that keep the reader on the edge of their seat. Whether it's the historical backdrop, the romance, or the action, there is something for everyone in this series. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a captivating read.

At first, I will try to tell you as briefly as the author, who manages in 1059 pages to say nothing redundant (except perhaps for some deeper thoughts of the heroes, but again, that's why we love the heroes so much!). And again I would tell you that easily another 500 pages could fit in (oh... don't give me ideas!).

Continuing from the point where the second book ended, that is, Claire learning that Jamie was not finally killed at Culloden, a search begins to locate him, so that she can make the great journey through the stones and meet him. During this search, we learn how our beloved heroes spent the last 20 years.

Until Jamie is definitely located and Claire takes the big step. Fortunately, she finds him easily and a new life begins for both of them.... Fortunately, also, the meeting takes place somewhere on page 300 because we couldn't stand to see them apart any longer!

And somewhere there you understand what it means to live next to Jamie and that you will never get bored! In 4 months that the rest of the book lasts (that is, somewhere 700 pages)..... what can I say..... let me just list them: illegal whisky trade that goes wrong, English who hunt Jamie, outlaws that Jamie hunts, a traitor among the group, a betrayed former wife (not Claire), a kidnapping, an old acquaintance who would have been better off staying dead, Caribbean magic, the British Navy again, storms, chases, pirates, kidnappings again, chases again, friends from nowhere, enemies everywhere..... surely I'm forgetting something.... Just to tell you that Jamie circulated in Edinburgh with 3 names, and as many more he will use during the journey to America... you don't know if he goes around or if all the adventures come upon him (the truth is anyway that he doesn't stay in his crib either....). In the midst of the adventure is also Saint Dominic (or Hispaniola).

The book is excellently written, with the tone adapting each time according to the needs of the scene. Sometimes I felt that my heart was beating strongly from the excitement, while in some comic scenes I felt that I was watching a performance. Perfect!

I want to make a special reference to the historical background of the book. The author, by nature an academic, has done an extremely thorough research on all the historical issues she writes about, so it is clear and accurate. So among the topics you will learn in this book are:

- Scotland after the failure of the Jacobite Rebellion

- The British immigration policy towards the colonies (USA)

- The pirates of the Caribbean (not as cool as we knew them)

- Slaves and plantations

- The magical rituals of the Loa coming from America

- Many medical type of information as well as details about fish and plants (Gabaldon was a marine biologist and you will say that many times it shows!)

- I imagine many other things that now escape me!

To our beloved heroes, others are added who we will love, while the appearance of the absolute evil - from which I think we have a lot more to see!

The only negative of the book is the many coincidences, but let's forgive it!

And one last note: I read the book in English, as it is not yet available in Greek. Having communicated many times with Anubis who has the rights in Greece (and has circulated the first two), he has been telling me for about 2 years now that it is in the process of translation. Obviously the book is not easy to translate, but with it being due to circulate next summer, I didn't want to wait (as now that I started I won't wait for the next books either). However, I must emphasize that the book is not easy to read and definitely raises the level of English of whoever decides to try it (it is also discouraging in size, I think it is one of those books that in any language require careful reading and do not go away very easily). In conclusion, whoever dares it will not be disappointed in any case!

It has been extremely exciting to relive this book, my favorite in the series along with "Forastera". Indeed, rereading it in English has been like reading a new book, there is a huge difference from the old translation.

I have had moments when I couldn't handle my life due to the excitement and others when I have remembered why I always say that Gabaldon is a bit long-winded. This book could be less heavy (both literally and metaphorically) if this lady knew how to summarize and spare us so many details.

But I can't take away the five stars because no book in the series touches your heart as much as this one, with that first visit to the print shop... Too much!! There are many surprises, annoyances, new adorable characters (Lord John!), old adorable characters (Fergus!), new "no way with you" characters (lucky Chinese...). There is a bit of everything and I have so much affection for it that I respect the original rating. Besides, it is the book that kept me company in one of the worst moments of my life and its reading helped me when I needed it the most. What Jamie Fraser couldn't achieve...

4 - 4.5 stars.

So, it seems that I always have the unpopular opinion. For me, the previous book, Dragonfly in Amber, was a far more interesting read. I favored all the quiet, emotional moments in that book over the seemingly over-the-top adventures in the second half of Voyager. However, that doesn't mean I didn't devour this book like a starving man.

As with the first book, I found myself extremely frustrated with Claire throughout Voyager. She constantly doubts Jaime, even though he has proven himself time and again. Yes, the situation with LegHair was a mess. But she was gone for 20 years! Was he not supposed to have a life without her? Her life continued when she left him. And while she was admittedly far from happy with FR, it's extremely selfish of her to assume that if Jaime survived, he would remain alone forever. But I digress. This is obviously a sore subject for me, Claire's double standard way of thinking. So I will leave it alone now.

Anyway, I liked the addition of the new characters, especially LJG. I think John Grey is an incredibly interesting addition to the series. While I realize that fans either love him or hate him, I personally love him and am even more excited to read his side books that tie into the main series.

In conclusion, I enjoyed Voyager quite a bit. Was it without flaws for me? No. Did I find myself wanting to punch Claire in the face at times? Yes. But the overall world that Gabaldon has created here is addictive and well-written enough to keep me coming back for more.

Not a True Review...Random Thoughts

The story of Jamie and Claire continues to unfold in this installment, with several interesting highlights. Their reunion is a significant moment, filled with a mix of emotions. Jamie's third-person point of view provides insights into what he endured during their long separation. Lord John Grey's role in Jamie's life adds an extra layer of complexity and intrigue. The hunt for the hidden treasure keeps the plot moving forward, while the information about time-travel remains a captivating element. A prophecy is told, leaving readers wondering about its implications. And a surprise character from Outlander returns, adding to the excitement.

However, the book also has some issues. The over-the-top angst, along with a series of coincidences, old acquaintances popping up, and back-to-back obstacles, can make the story feel a bit contrived. Jamie and Claire seem to face one challenge after another without much respite. Additionally, while I've always loved Jamie's humor, the additional humor in this book sometimes comes across as a little silly.

Despite these flaws, there are many things I liked about the book. The difficult reunion of Jamie and Claire was realistic, considering the 20 years of life experiences that separated them. As time passes, they gradually find their way back to each other, although there are still issues to work through. I also loved the added dynamic of Lord John Grey. The intense emotions that Claire and Grey evoke in one another are truly riveting, and I can't wait to see how their interactions develop.

There are many questions that keep me eager to keep reading. What exactly happened at Culloden? Did Jonathan Fraser save Jamie's life? Why is Jamie's grave in the same kirkland as Fraser's, and where is Claire's grave? Will she go back to the future? What will become of the prophecy, and who will be the king of Scotland? How is Claire different from other time travelers, and will the blue aura she shared with Master Raymond be explained? Why didn't Claire tell Jamie about Laoghaire's actions in Outlander, and what will trigger the eventual revelation? Will Claire meet other time-travelers, and can time-travel only occur at Craig na Dun? What about the crystals/stones and the black diamond? And finally, will Claire and Jamie have a happily ever after? I sure hope so!

I absolutely loved getting completely immersed in the captivating world of Jamie Fraser and Claire Randall. It was like being transported to a different time and place. Fast forward twenty years after the conclusion of the last book, and Claire makes the bold decision to go back through the stones in a desperate attempt to find her long-lost love.

In the beginning, I was completely hooked and didn't want the story to ever end. However, this particular book in the series marked a turning point for me. I started to feel that it was all just a little bit too much. The plot seemed to constantly throw the characters into one situation after another, and it all felt a bit too convenient. I also, for the first time, had the sense that this book was overly long. There were simply too many pages dedicated to minute details that ended up making me lose interest. I think I really need to take a break from the Outlander series before I embark on the next one.

I still have a great deal of affection for the characters and the overall concept, but this book did leave me with a bit of a mixed feeling. I'm hoping that the break will rejuvenate my enthusiasm and allow me to approach the next installment with a fresh perspective.