In "Memories of Saldea", "A Wager", and "The Far Snows", Hadnan Kadere shows his true colors, Greg wonders whether the Shaido will complicate Rand's political aspirations, and Tylor confesses to loving at least one romantic plot in this book.

In "The Practice of Diffidence" and "Trapped" Leane shows her calculating side, Tylor tries to assemble the pieces of Siuan's long term plan, and Greg explains how Gareth Bryne is no longer following Kermit's car (it makes sense in context).

In "A Message Sent", "Dreams of Galad", and "Sallie Daera" Tylor sees connections between Moghedien's attacks and Aes Sedai Training, Greg compares Salidar to a Gungan village, and Egwene struggles with her growing Aiel identity.

In "The Gift of a Blade", "Birdcalls by Night", and "The Fifth I Give You" Tylor appreciates the relationship taking place entirely in the background, Greg speculates about the importance of power wrought blades, and Rand struggles with his conflicted feelings for Aviendha.

In "Memories" and "Jangai Pass" Morgase gets a significant promotion, Tylor is excited to get to see that Lini wasn't a figment of Elayne's imagination, and Greg marvels at how deep time continues to pervade Rand's story.

In "Heading West" and "A Hound of Darkness" Tylor starts to suspect everyone of being black ajah, Elayne shows how much she has grown as a future Aes Sedai, and Greg compares Wheel of Time to... Indiana Jones? Again?

In "What Can Be Learned in Dreams" and "An Unexpected Offer" Greg compares the use of viewpoint characters in different fantasy series (even though he doesn't read fantasy), Tylor thinks Egwene is acting more Aiel than ever, and Galad gives an Aes Sedai answer.

In "A Small Room in Sienda" and "Meetings" Tylor is excited to read about Nynaeve, but only from her POV, Greg sees Alien references in chapter icons, and Valan Luca makes a grand entrance.