I have seen both seasons save for ep. 10 od season 2, and I have read the first two books and I'm about halfway through the third one. And I have to say that the books are better than the series, I think that's because my imagination has bigger budget than HBO . I do think that the series is great, don't get me wrong, and really brings the books to life. Also: Hail Targaryens, the rightful rulers of all Westeros! Daenerys shall return and she will bring peace and prosperity to those who are loyal, and fire and blood to those who aren't.
I'm gonna say that season 3 will be filled with "shit hits the fan" -moments and it's gonna be epic! I wonder why didn't they bring the Reeds in earlier? Also what's the point of bringing Orell in?
Next book will be divided with two seasons and now only does the wars actually start going full speed!