Though it seems you have already (re-)read them, since the post containing them was a response to one of your posts. Between this thread and that one, my answer to your question then and now is: I read the books, but clearly perceive what I read very differently than you do. Your (four) reference(s) last year to something in ToM that never actually happened is a good example. Be'lal Reborn remains a long shot, but I think Egwene broken is even money, mainly because of my impression the way she has been written has not only set her up for an epic fall, but encouraged many fans to cheer for one.