If you are as exhausted by isekai stories as most people, good news - MGM has crafted a new twist on the concept that will pull you in with interesting characters, world-building, and a sense of risk. What struck me most about this novella was the evocative descriptions of the environment and monsters. Not just how they look, but how they sound, how they smell, how the characters feel. The main party are all distinctive and entertaining in their own ways, and you become attached to them and their goals quickly. This is a fantastic little read for anyone, and you don't really need a prior knowledge of the genre or fantasy tropes to engage with it.