I first heard if this series, 7 years ago. More or less. But after checking the ones out and finding out the long wait between books, I was unsure. Then, 5 years ago I almost bought the ones already out. I was in the US and happy to get them at a great deal in a book store. When I went to pay them. There was a problem with out card. We didn't have cash at the moment and left them. I never came back to get books even tho we discovered the problem was with the store and not our card. But I took it as a sign. I decided to wait. I'm happy I did. I've heard the end is near and that means I won't suffer too much lol. 
 It was amazing. Claire personality was at times confusing to me. But her strength and witty won ke over. Jaime? A constant swoon worthy caracther. He is perfection. One of the best male caracthers I've ever read. 
 Now...I'll just left them content and happy. With lots of possibilities and secured. Until I decide to continue.