In "A Time for Iron", Greg debates the balance between action and the confusion of battle, Tylor repeatedly wonders about what is going on with Gedwyn and the other Asha'man, and Rand's sanity frays at the worst possible time.

In "Gathering Clouds" and "Fog of War, Storm of Battle", Greg analyzes the strategy of a gateway enabled war, Tylor tries to piece together Rand's current position on violence against women, and the Seanchan suffer a major defeat.

In "Into Andor" and "Answering the Summons", Tylor worries about Rand's deteriorating mental state, Greg tries to keep up with the developments in Elayne's group, and Rand finds himself unable to channel without being sickened.

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