" The Palace of the Snow Queen is an exquisite book. I would recommend it to anyone interested in Lapland in particular, or travel in general."--Vendela Vida "A captivating homage to the frozen far North and the Sámi."-- Booklist "An enticing entrée for those in search of extreme weather in a scenic clime."-- Kirkus Reviews "Sjoholm maintains a keen eye for observation, leaving romanticism behind, while still indulging in the swooning beauty of the far North."-- Seattle Times "After reading this book, readers get a real sense of life in a dark, very cold, yet also beautiful land."-- Library Journal "Sjoholm's writing is beautiful and vivid, with a precise and emotionally effective command of the language. A spectacular book, not to be missed by anyone fascinated with the North, or anyone who enjoys reflections on culture, art, and history.

"-- Bookslut "Sjoholm's travel tale describes the beauty of the Arctic, taking readers into a magical winter wonderland."-- The Norwegian American "As an introduction to Sápmi as a living place with a living culture and rich history, The Palace of the Snow Queen offers a readable and well-researched account, which covers the historical, cultural, and political."-- H-Net Reviews "Ms. Sjoholm tells this non-fiction story in a way that brings the history and culture of the Far North to life."-- Swedish American Genealogist.