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I never said that Adolin was being douchy by himself though, but I see your point, Kaladin had a real attitude problem himself also. I did not expect Adolin and Kal to become bro's as Adolin had a huge problem with the way Kal took control over the terrible situation on the plateaus(as he was darkeyes) back in WoK. I honestly did not se him getting over that issue of his. And I was happily surprised that he did as we got a better and more interesting character because of it. Regarding the business, I guess we're going to find out if she decides to start being herself around him since the need to act as something else is now gone, if he would still like her the same way or more even. But that would also suggest that he realizes she was decieving him all along before, right? That could potentially destroy Shallan's relationship, friends or otherwise, with Adolin... didn't think that through earlier. Or am I giving Adolin too much credit and he decides that he doesn't care if their relationship was built upon a lie before? Either way I'm starting too look forward to how those two play out now. I really can't put my finger on why I despised Shallan in WoK but find her to be a delight in WoR(especially around Kaladin)... I might try to express this unexpected turn of emotions sometime on these forums.

I also believe that the apparent murder of Sadeas will pose a serious conflict in Dalinars position of influence, as most would likely assume that he himself murdered him outright. Adolin will play indifferent until he feels compeled to admit the crime to save his father, which in turn compels Dalinar to decide his son's fate - A swift execution or exile(and I'd seriously doubt Dalinar would order his own son to be executed...). I mostly agree with Shardbearer on this, except that I don't see Kaladin getting together with Shallan within the span of the third book since she doesn't yet know(or choose to realize) who actually ended Helaran's life, and I don't see her getting over this fact that quickly... though I obviously see them inevitably becoming an item, but when that happens and for how long is anyones guess except Brandon's! I see Shallan's relationship with Adolin becoming more straining as I very much doubt he could stop being clingy or over-protective towards her(aspects she absolutely despises), not to mention his jealousy of being excluded as a Radiant, I think, will only worsen with time. And let's not forget the sole reason for the betrothal, that is that Shallan sought desperate protection for the safety of her siblings back in Jah Keved, which marriage to a man, third in line to the throne of Alethkar would surrely guarantee. This sole reason became non-existant as of the end of WoR, and I believe Shallan will come to realize this shortly. And the reason why Adolin even agreed with the betrothal was to see if an arranged marriage would work better compared with his previous (oblivious) failures in relationships, and because she played a part - A typical-lighteyed role she hoped he'd fall for - It became easy for Adolin to see himself married to her since Shallan only acted as his dream girl around him. Taking away the necessity of the betrothal, I could also see Shallan dropping the dream girl persona and start acting as herself in front of Adolin... then we'll see how attracted he is to the real her. And I forsee a long absence between Shallan and Kaladin as the plot-point of her either finding out or choosing to realize who actually ended her estranged brother's life a year ago, would not work otherwise. This is something that needs build-up, with Kaladin absent, and not a quick and easy finish, if she could just confront him then and there on the spot... I also assume Shallan will struggle with keeping her Veil-identity hidden and the Ghostbloods satisfied... and I don't see everything working out fine in this case. Though, I'd love a situation where she's veiled as someone else and encounters a familiar face... could become a hilarious situation, easily. I see Kaladin struggling to stop riots in Kholinar(among other places), and being seen as lighteyed among darkeyes rather frustrating for him. At least in the beginning. I wouldn't be surprised if he comes across Jasnah on his travels(which was one of two things I was sorely hyped for with WoR, the other being Kaladin vs. Szeth), should be awesome. I also see Tarah, somehow, becoming a part of Kaladin's life again but in what capacity I could not guess. As for his parents I suspect we will be surprised of events that has transpired in the last 4 years(Kaladin left home around then right?), and I don't think it'll be a happy one either. His fourth ideal as a windrunner, this time as a leader quality, will likely be worded by the end of the book as well. I see Szeth sweeping sweet retribution against those who wronged him in Shinovar, but will his present-day chapters only come as interludes, like usual? Would be interesting if he gets a regular round of POV-chapters throughout the book. Have not read Warbreaker(but I obviously need to correct that soon) but I can only guess how hilarious Szeth's conversations with Nightblood will get from that one line of dialogue in WoR and from what people have exclaimed at his arrival. This is all loosely guesses, contrary to the wall-of-text you see towering over you ^^'. Compared with the end of WoK I could more of less see where most of WoR was headed... well, I obviously could not have guessed that I would start to like Shallan after WoK. I actually dreaded reading more from her POV. Her actions and attitude were simply offputting... and I couldn't say why. Jasnah was awesome, though, which made up for it. That said, Shallan's character was wastly improved in WoR for me. And I was prepaired for Adolin to act as a douchebag toward Kaladin and his, and sure enough, my assumptions we're well founded... but I did not expect it to build to a great bro-like friendship. Calling Kaladin "bridgeboy" irritates me slightly still, though. That'll have to do... my bed is calling, wasn't planning on taking this long to post!

I actually thought about this the other day! I'd be very surprised if every line doesn't represent something significant. Even a RAFO would be a win IMO.