If you wanted to be really extra, you could start with the prequel, then read them in chronological order. It actually might help if you’re following along with the Amazon Prime series adaptation of The Wheel of Time, since season one adapts characters and storylines from both the first book in the series and the prequel.

The Wheel of Time Season 3 has already teased Alanna Mosvani’s darkest move from the books. This involves her controversial decision to bond Rand al'Thor as her Warder against his will, a pivotal moment from the sixth book,