[Zanoan]

I'm fine with the fact that Arya is in assassin training, although I don't think Syrio and Jacquen are the same person. Perhaps they were just related one way or another, but not the same, imo.

While Arya is a really interesting character I still think her chapters weren't that much of a kick anyway. They'd be a lot more interesting to read if she was 3-4 years older than now and had those years as an apprentice on her back, possible on her way to become a "true" assassin.. you get the picture, ie. more experienced and more ready for whatever might come. I just don't see her making any difference as it is right now, although her development might be slightly interesting. On the other hand I felt Sansa's development and "training" with Littlefinger became a lot more interesting. It's just a shame you had to endure 3½ book before she became close to interesting to read about.

Anyway, I guess we'll need to wait for the 6th book before hearing more about Arya, unless Martin puts in a chapter or two or releases one with her on the internet. The discussions of who you prefer to read are old, but I'll still say it: I'll miss Jaime and Cersei a lot, but replaced by Tyrion and Jon it'll do.