What a great year reading these absolutely amazing books. I can't believe I've run out of books! I had a serious sad moment when I realized I basically GOT/GRRM'ed myself, and must join the thousands of others in the waiting game. Fudge.

Let's talk about this freakin' book. Holy shit. What a ride. Generally with Gabaldon's work I sink into them, ease into my favorite characters' lives, immerse myself into this lushly built world. In contrast, book 8 took off like a rocket, and never slowed down for a second. I had so many gasp out loud moments, crying moments, and moments where I really though dammit I should NOT be reading this in public venues! I absolutely loved it.

Now to my thoughts (and spoilers ahead)...

Spoiler

*ROGER WENT BACK TO THE WRONG TIME! What a clever, clever plot twist I was NOT expecting! I was so happy to see so many characters I missed so much, and holy shit Roger got to meet his FATHER. Not Jemmy, but JEREMIAH! Bravo Diana.
*Diana must have been reading some GRRM, because she shocked me so many times with the various deaths in this book. Some I was like YES (Ian in particular when he said, "You're right, I will regret it." and totally hatchets that guy in the HEAD. But, when Rollo died I about died. He was such a good dog. And don't even get me started on Henri Christian. Jesus.
*Also, Buck almost becoming his own grandfather a la Fry in Futurama was way to gross. Yikes. Hi, that's my mom, let's finger bang her. Sick.
*Rachel may be one of my new favorite characters. I love her and Ian's relationship, and I hope they have continued happiness. I was so worried about Ian drifting into darkness.
*Bree is still one of my least favorites, even with the fact she may be super important as the "last Fraser heir." She has a bit too much Frank Randall influence, and I still want to know what the heck else Frank knows. He seems to be pulling strings somehow. Grr.
*I was so hoping we would get a few more time travel answers, but alas no. Just more speculation. My head is throbbing with the potential.
*I still can't believe Lord John said "We were both fucking you" to Jamie. Hilarious, and yeah, a busted eye is the least of his problems there.
*So glad Jamie and Claire were not separated in this novel. They are just the best, and I just adore them.
*That ending. *Sobs.*
*Give me book 9, now.