Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson, Book Twelve of the Wheel of Time series.
Introduction
Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson is the twelfth book of The Wheel of Time series. The novel follows five main plot arcs. Rand, Mat, Perrin, Egwene, and Gawyn. All five characters face hard choices and must grow so they can complete the challenges they encounter. Will the forces of Light be destroyed by the Gathering Storm?
Summary – Prologue
The prologue has six point-of-view characters, and each point of view sets up a plot arc.
Renald is a farmer in the Borderlands. He and his neighbors feel a storm coming between the forces of the Dark and the Light and must decide what to do about it.
Falendre must deliver a message from Rand to the Daughter of the Nine Moons about having a meeting to discuss a truce.
Seanchan Banner-General Tylee Khirgan’s forces are ambushed by hundreds of Trollocs only a day’s march from Ebou Dar.
Graendal is summoned by Moridin to discuss what she should do about Rand in Arad Doman.
Rodel Ituralde springs his trap on the Seanchan forces in Arad Doman.
Masema tries to regroup his forces after his defeat in Malden. Faile has something to say about that.
Summary–Main Plot Arcs
Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson has five main arcs.
Rand continues to pursue his truce with the Seanchan so they can both focus on defeating the forces of the Dark One rather than each other. He also hunts for Graendal.
Mat continues his journey with the Band to escape into Andor. He also searches for the woman he learns is looking for him.
Perrin marched the refugees from the defeat of the Shaido at Malden to safety in the Two Rivers.
Egwene continues her rebellion from within the Tower.
Gawyn learns that Egwene is captured inside the White Tower and wants to rescue her.
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Links
This is the link to the Goodreads page of Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1166599.The_Gathering_Storm
Review of Knife of Dreams by Robert Jordan. Rand, Mat, Perrin, Elayne, and Egwene get closer to their goals in this novel.
Review of Crossroads of Twilight by Robert Jordan. Rand, Mat, Perrin, and Egwene get closer to their goals in this novel.
Winters Heart by Robert Jordan has some brilliant scenes but misses conclusions to the plot arcs explored
Review of Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan. When Rand fights the Seanchan, will they defeat him, or will he win across the Path of Daggers?
This is the link to my review of Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan. When Rand forces the hand of one of the Forsaken, will the Forsaken defeat him or will he earn a Crown of Swords?
This is the link to my review of Lord of Chaos by Robert Jordan, Book Six of the Wheel of Time. Chaos reigns in the Westlands. They push Rand to the edge of insanity. Will he survive the box?
This is the link to my review of Fires of Heaven by Robert Jordan, Book Five of the Wheel of Time.
This is the link to my review of Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan, Book Four of the Wheel of Time.
This is the link to my review of Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan, Book three of the Wheel of Time.
This is the link to my review of Great Hunt by Robert Jordan, Book Two of the Wheel of Time.
This is the link to my review of Eye of the World by Robert Jordan, Book One of the Wheel of Time.