**Links: Prequel * Book 1 * Book 2 * Book 3 * Book 4 * Book 5 * Book 6 * Book 7 * Book 8 * Book 9 * Book 10**
This book got exciting. The end is near and the world is changing.
Perrin spends a good chunk of this book (when we follow him) trying desperately to save Faile. Faile, meanwhile, is plotting ways to escape the Shaido and find her way back to Perrin. She makes deals with people who are either not trustworthy or have questionable motives.
Elayne continues her pursuit for the throne of Andor, while a woman who is challenging her lays siege on the capital city. Elayne's grasp on the Power, as well as her own emotions, is difficult to control due to the twins growing within her.
Egwene, the Amyrlin, is captured by the White Tower and begins to spread dissension among the Aes Sedai who are faithful to Elaida. She endures punishments multiple times a day for not bowing down and behaving.
Mat continues to run with Tuon, both in an attempt to get away from Seanchan (ironic considering Tuon is Seanchan) and as a way to find safe passage for his would-be bride back to her people.
As for Rand.... His ability to keep Lews Therin from taking over is often times tenuous, even resulting in him completely losing control for a span of time. Rand knows that the Last Battle is coming, and his prophesied death.
All the main characters have gone through some radical changes. Perrin has grown harder, angrier. Mat is more mature and less of the wild child. Elayne is striving towards the ruler she is meant to be. Egwene is working to restore herself as well as heal the rift in the Tower. And Rand, oh Rand. He is walking a tight rope with himself. He could fall so many ways before the end, but he won't. He is meant to fight the Last Battle, and he will.
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