I wouldn't recommend this book for any former fans of the series (which I know there are many of you). I also wouldn't recommend this book for any person looking to start the series either. This book will destroy the sense of mystery of the Aes Sedai which made the EOTW so enjoyable. Instead we get more of the same, bitchy, whiny, sniffing Aes Sedai. Heck, I'd say stay away from WOT period!! Robert Jordan needs to focus on the continuation of the series, not write prequels.