I'm torn about Siuan. On the one hand her death was so random and understated ... it just ... HAPPENED and the story went on around and past it with no real attention given to her passing. Ugh! On the other hand I see that as very realistic in a real world battle - people die in the most, well...
Although I wasn't happy to see her die, I did think it was fitting with the story.
Also, I kind of like the idea of going out in a blaze of glory, at the height of your success. It is a wonderful way to be remembered for all the amazing things she did. If she had lived, she would have...