North is the Night explores Finnish mythology while also highlighting the story of two friends. How much did you know about Finnish folklore before starting the novel?
We don’t want to give too much away, but animals play a big role in the novel. Which animal do you most connect with?
While the novel is about the friendship between Siiri and Aina, they each go on their own journeys of self-discovery. What do you think Siiri learned by the end of the novel and what do you think Aina learned?
Aina’s heart is pulled in different directions throughout North is the Night. How do you think she balances her two loves at the end of the novel?