A sharp and, in many ways, spot-on satire of the contradictions and hypocrisy of the aid sector. It is also a workplace drama, featuring various conflicts and exploring the consequences of being at the mercy of a boss who is slowly losing it. The scene in which Maya’s increasingly unhinged boss, Sussie, tries to get her staff to practice office parkour is priceless.

It is undoubtedly one of the best Swedish suspense novels of the year. /…/ Wonderful! And horrific. Sometimes downright revolting. /…/ I dislike pointless violence in fiction, but in my opinion, this author has never indulged in it. Come Sweet Death turns out to be anything but sweet. But it is brilliant.

The settings are top class. /…/ Sigurdardottir’s world is claustrophobic and she offers a sharp portrayal of the Icelandic landscape. The Depths lives up to the expectations and is an absolutely irresistible read on a dark autumn evening.

Come Sweet Death is a gripping novel that is impossible to put down. Natt och Dag writes with refined elegance, compelling momentum and a delicate stylistic touch. The periodic atmosphere and settings feel authentic. Readers familiar with his earlier work will recognize his distinctive language and style.

This all-ages novel, accompanied by vibrant illustrations by Lisa Aisato, is a childlike tale that sparks the imagination: about arriving and coming home, about starting over and moving forward, and about the power of love.