I finally read the first of the Brandon Sanderson WoT books and I must say I am happy I did. Finally the story is continued and Sanderson is doing what I have been waiting for the last few books: he is starting to wrap up story lines. Instead of creating more open ends finally things are starting to fit together. Overall I enjoyed Egwene's story best this time around. Even more though I liked the final chapter of Rand's story in this book. When everything looks really bad for him someone finally gets through to him - in an unexpected way and I admit I really was surprised. So I don't want to post any spoilers ...