This is an interesting book for me to review. Initially, I really struggled with it due to the insane amount of exposition explaining all the different mechanics of the game. However, once the setup is done and the book settles into its rhythm, it actually started becoming fun. I still really struggle with the constant mention of skills and stats, most of which often cause me to start tuning out. However, I was impressed with the amount of creativity involved with all the different boss battles. The book also has a lot of humor which might not always land, but I found a bunch of moments amusing and entertaining, especially centered around the cat, Princess Donut. The book does a surprising amount of setup for future books as well by mentioning different items or mechanics that will only trigger in future floors, and the whole spectator/competing for entertainment aspect leads to some interesting worldbuilding. The audiobook is also really impressive, a very immersive production. The achievements can be funny though there were so many in this book that it got slightly irritating. Overall, this is a really fun pulpy book that feels like a cross between something like The Hunger Games, an MMORPG, and some irreverent comedy series. Unfortunately, I do think the LitRPG elements of skills, stats, and game mechanics lead to a ton of exposition with minimal value, and I found myself annoyed enough at those elements to prevent it from becoming an instant favorites. It might be a hot take, but I think this book would have been so much better (and more popular) had it been almost exactly the same but with those parts omitted or toned down. Even then, I found it more than entertaining enough to continue to the next book.