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I was looking forward to Samwell being taught at the Citadel all through the book, but it never materialized. I understand and appreciate what happened instead though, it was Sam growing up i suppose. It makes me wonder, though, whether the Sam/Citadel chapters will be in the next book (as some sort of "well Sam's from the North so technically he belongs in DwD") or whether we'll have to wait 'til after that one.

I enjoyed the Dorne chapters, but they felt a little tacked-on, as if they were used to bolster the book because there wasn't enough PoVs for the South. Although there probably would have been Dorne chapters anyway. Yhey just felt clunky and forced whilst still being cool and relevant.

I really liked Damphair's character, very well written.

It's very interesting to see Jon changed, what little we saw anyway, and i loved the way Aemon was paid respect when he died.

I'm gonna be real interested to see Victarion trying to win Dany's hand for himself, and also the intriguing master from the Citadel going to see her.