For now, this is the volume that i preferred. I found the plot better managed, with less length than the previous volumes.
Mat, cured of the influence of harmful cursed dagger, proves an interesting character, with dune mad gambler luck. Perrin is still struggling to accept his relationship with wolves, and sees his situation become complicated with the arrival dune young beggar: Faile.
Egwene, Elayne and Nynaeve are a dynamic trio which in my opinion a big potential.
The plot is progressing quite well quon Rand sees very little, this is ultimately the one who made the most progress things in totally accepting his legacy Dragon. I hope that this portends a good evolution for this character.