In 'The All-Night Sun,' we meet Lauren Cress, a writing instructor at a Washington, DC college, who is struggling with solitude and the pain of her parents' death. Her life takes a turn with the arrival of Siri, a captivating student whose friendship promises a revival of the youth Lauren lost. The two women embark on a profound and tumultuous journey after Lauren accepts Siri's invitation to Sweden for the summer, a time of reawakening as the country emerges from its icy captivity. Amidst the splendor of the Swedish landscape, Lauren succumbs to a magnetic attraction with Siri's mysterious brother, Magnus, igniting a swirl of jealousy and revealing Siri's darker traits. Their bond culminates in an unsettling celebration on Midsommar's Eve, marked by sleeplessness and blurred boundaries, shrouding Lauren in the eerie glow of the midnight sun and a harrowing twist. This debut novel beautifully explores the intricacies of friendship and the gravity of confronting one's past, delivering an emotional odyssey against the backdrop of Swedish folklore.