SK's Reviews > Dragonfly in Amber

This one took me by surprise, it was definitely much better than Outlander in some aspects. But most of it was the same old. Confusing right? Elaborated further.

The pacing of the book is as slow as Outlander (not surprising) and it's again, definitely not something you can binge read. There are parts when it gets super boring. The book is over 900+ pages and in my opinion it could very easily be around 600 to 750 pages. Idk why the author likes the idea of dulling our senses with such big books.

The story starts off with a twenty year jump and I thought those chapters were really intriguing and written well. I might be even bold to say those were fairly fast paced compared to the rest of the book when Claire and Jamie were in Paris with the elites. The political intrigue at times can be very boring to me personally, so I did skim a bit through it (in my defence, it's a big book).

Jamie and Claire are such a perfect couple. And the way they just love each other, and are ready to give up their whole world just to love and cherish one another is so swoon worthy. It was really impressive to see how much their characters have evolved. Ever present in love, they know how to communicate and resolve their problems. They have setbacks (major ones) but instead of creating petty drama, they talk; which was something I loved. The two had me crying towards the end of Part six and seven😭❤️

Jamie Fraser, although a bit flawed is beyond romantic and such a charismatic person. The man loves to love. His passion for Claire and her happiness is just so amazing to read about. You cannot not love him. And also, ladies, he's attentive! He pays attention to all the little details about Claire. The dude for real kept track of Claire's period and it's not a big deal but it's the little and simple things that really matter. 👀

"We are bound, you and I, and nothing on this
earth shall part me from you."❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Claire, is a bit ahead of her times and we see that sort of independence radiate from her. Also, the fact that Jamie doesn't hold her back is so remarkable especially considering the time this book is set in. (That's something worth mentioning). Claire is steadfast and strong. The only thing that bugs me about her is the constant swearing. Honestly, it's a bit too much. But that's just my opinion.

I don't have much of an opinion on Brianna, but so far I don't like her much. I get it that she has her reasons to act the way she did towards Claire at the end but to me she seems a stuck up and a brat (sorry not sorry). Am not sure what to expect of her in the next book but am not really keen to find out.

As I pointed out in my review for Outlander that violence against women is a historical fact. It stays true in this one as well. As I've already addressed this point before, I won't be elaborating upon it further in this review.

The ending was really something else. I did not see it coming and I was crying throughout the ending of part six. I genuinely did not think it will end on a cliffhanger and that too such a big one😭😭😭

It is a decent read and nothing exceptional but I can't wait to find out what happens in the next one.