I really don't see how Bel being awesome and Bel/Rowan are mutually exclusive! That's like saying peanut butter and chocolate can't go together! Though I'll admit I would really like to know what Bel was up to while she was away for most of Book 3... epic quest fic? I feel like Bel/Rowan is so obvious it's like canon, or... why isn't it canon, again?