Spoiler alert posted, not because the first post has anything much, but so people don't have to restrain themselves with what they post.

Took some time off DDO to read this. I was really impressed with Brandon Sanderson - IMO this book was up there with the best in the series (which were 3, 5, 6, 7 and 12, IMO). Aviendha's brief two chapter plotline was probably the most gripping reading in the entire series to date. And unlike books 8-11, this really accomplished things - there were endings and some new beginnings as well as lots of 'middle'.

What were your thoughts?