re: OT: Good Gawd, what have i stubbled onto?

I had already seen the first 3 seasons when I read the books. The first 2 books definitely were slower going but set the story up in a way the shows just can't. The third book for me was the best by far, probably one of my favorite books ever. There's a lot more explanation about things that the show kind of glossed over. They took some shortcuts with the show last season that were somewhat disappointing (still love the show though)

The 4th book isn't the best, but it starts picking up again in book 5. The very end of 3 and book 4 is where new stuff will come in for you. I've re-read the first 3 but am trying to decide whether to go through the 4th one again.

There's also a website that is like a wiki but lets you enter what book you're on and avoids spoilers based on that. Can't remember it off hand but if I find it I'll post it.

ETA: Tower of the Hand. You can put what book/episode you've completed and when you search characters to remember who is who it won't spoil anything.