How does the setting influence the mood of the book?

The setting of The Butcher’s Masquerade—a dangerous, lush jungle filled with savage dinosaurs and the deadly Hunting Grounds on the sixth floor—creates a tense, suspenseful, and high-stakes mood throughout the book. The presence of relentless predators and the introduction of outside hunters heighten the sense of danger and urgency, emphasizing survival and conflict. This hostile environment amplifies the characters’ struggles and the story’s dark, thrilling atmosphere.