Out of curiosity did you find they made her less of a *** in the show? Only read the first 2 books and seen season 1 so far but I definitely got a different vibe from her in the show.
Honestly, I got bored, and I have yet to pick up the first book again, unfortunately. I might try at another time.
I just like that she is cunning, but recognized where she dropped the ball in many situations. Really harsh realizations, but she is ruthlessly and tenaciously devoted to her family. (I like a good villain too sometimes.)
I like Arya, because who wouldn't want to root for the quirky, little tom-boy?!? She's fun! A little smart-*** who is constantly learning on her little adventure.
Danny...I can't really get behind. Her story is way to cliche for me. A young woman finds her true self and inner strength. Blah...Blah...Blah...