I really loved this author's writing style...it's very blunt, direct, and dry. But there was also a level of humor and snark in places that was unexpected yet natural. I also love the similar writing style of Fredrik Backman, so I'm wondering if Scandinavian writers are just built different (in a wonderful way). This is an intense novella that builds in its mystery and intrigue. It's very eerie and unsettling. A lot of reviewers were left annoyed by the abrupt and ambiguous ending. I usually hate those, and while I didn't love this one, I didn't hate it either! The other thing that I usually hate is lack of character development (which is often a problem in novellas), but again, that worked for this story really well, especially since everyone in the story aside from the MC is kind of toxic.

This is Hildur's first book translated into English and I am REALLY hoping that continues with her next books; it would be lovely if we got translated versions of her previously published books as well. Thank you to NetGalley and Tor Nightfire for the advanced reader copy of this excellent horror novella! As far as publishers go, Tor Nightfire really does NOT miss!