Ranking the Outlander Books, From Voyager to Echo in the Bone

It's hard to top the first book in the series. Claire's journey begins here, with her relationship with Jamie blossoming beautifully over the course of the book. The only quibble we have with the book is that Frank Randall isn't likable enough for Claire's choice between the two men to even seem like a choice at all. Fortunately, the show took Frank to a whole other level, buoyed by an excellent performance on Menzies' part. Emotionally, the book just works from start to finish.