the set up is just >>. the building blocks of world building, the uncanny feel of the espers. the set up of both the present story and the past. what happened to his leg? why did you leave michael? why did they have to erase his memories of you? im really excited to read this.
i also like that the guides dont seem weak and useless. i havent read too many of these but of those i have read, either the guides are in the military w no real military training or they are treated almost like victims of sex trafficking. i like that main character (and it seems the other guides) are actual soldiers.