1. I think Jon Snow is dead. Permanently. He was particularly awesome in this book. I think someone else is going to take the mantle in The Night's Watch.
2. I can not wait to see Stoneheart and The Brotherhood without Banners, I need to have my Frey slaughter fix. Also, I think Brienne is part of the Undead now. I am curious about Jaime's fate.
3. The events in King's Landing are more and more interesting. The fight between Tyrells and Lannisters quickly becomes more engaging. I also enjoyed Cersei's arc a lot and I am looking forward to see how her character evolves.
4. Currently, I am a Stannis supporter. Yeah, his Queen is a bitch but he is the rightful heir and his motivations are engaging. He is also the more Stark-Friendly perosn out there, so that is always positive.
5. I hope this is not the last we hear of Edmure and Brynden Tully.
6. While I am eager to see The Others, I hope we don't lose focus on King's Landing.
7. I hope Sansa and Petyr stick for a while. I genuinely think his loved for Catelyn is expressed towards her.
8. Dany was a mixed bag. She is interesting, but I hope she leaves The Free Cities and finally explores Westeros. I do want to see a conclusion to the conflict, though. Also, can she have kids again?
9. I couldn't care less about Aegon.
10. Tyrion needs to go back to the courts where he belongs.
11. I think they are preparing Arya for something spectacular.
12. Cut the random characters, please.
13. Theon was pretty great in ADwD too. His character had great development and I hope to see more of him.
14. Davos' Journey has potential.
Anyway. I can't wait for the next book.
PS: Martin, don't listen to Smeags!
