In "Out on the Ice", "A Peculiar Calling", and "The Law", Greg is excited to see the political plot take a leap forward, Tylor is interested in meeting Elayne's rivals for the throne, and Egwene executes a risky plan to perfection.

In "Stronger than Written Law" and "Unexpected Absences", Tylor is curious about Egwene wanting to end the 3 oaths, Greg pieces together Romanda and Lelaine's plans, and Siuan sees an oddity among the Salidar Sitters.

In "Floating Like Snow" and "Message from the M'hael" Tylor wonders about the status of the Asha'man, Greg is overwhelmed by minor nobles, and the contrast between Rand and Perrin becomes more clear.

In "Questions and an Oath" and "New Alliances", Perrin confronts a complicated political landscape, Greg wonders about Faile's plans, and Tylor dubs this plotline the island of misfit toys.

In "Tangles" and "Changes" Greg is excited to see longer periods of time with each perspective, Tylor wonders about Perrin vs Rand's thinking on women, and Faile creates her own spy agency

In "A Goatpen" and "A Simple Country Woman", we learn the destination of Morgase's travels, Tylor wonders why this seemingly simple plot feels so messy, and Greg has theories about the different factions in camp.

In "The Breaking Storm" and "Threads", Greg wonders how unweaving would look with big budget effects, Tylor is curious how a ritual of all women is able to draw on Saidin, and Elayne breaks out of her rut, and her stereotype.

In "A Quiet Place" and "A Pleasant Ride", Tylor wonders whether these are truly wasted chapters, Greg is confused by almost all of the names, and Elayne seems ahead of where we expected in some ways, and behind in others.