Dragonfly in Amber

Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon, 743 pages

Damn you, cliffhangers! The second installment of Gabaldon's historical fiction romance (with a touch of sci-fi, thanks to the time travel bit) Outlander series, Dragonfly in Amber wasn't quite as fantastic or engrossing as Outlander. But that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy it. I liked Claire and Jamie's travels to France and further foray into European politics of the 1740s. Yes, this one was a bit slow at times; it took a lot longer to get hooked into Dragonfly in Amber than it did in the first book (perhaps because it starts back in present(ish) day). But I've heard the third steps it back up a notch, which is good, since I'll definitely be reading it, thanks to that silly cliffhanger.