Ok, started a new thread to talk about it while other people are still re-reading the series or (OMG!) reading a different one! (Not looking at anybody in particular, nudge, nudge).
So first impressions: I liked it! I thought it had great pace and a good ending.
Verin: So NOT purple ajah! Didn't think she was black though (as such).
Egwene: You go girl!
Elaida: Haaaaaaaaa!
Rand: I really thought he was going to off Tam and then really go mad. Finally able to laugh again.
Will come back when I think of something else.