An epic, enemies-to-lovers YA romantasy that pits a powerful exorcist and a formidable soldier against each other in a thrilling quest to discover the dark secret at the heart of Vatican City.
They say love conquers all . . . But can love win in a war between demons and exorcists?
Or will it just tear them all apart . . . ?
A brutal war between demons and humanity has raged across Europe for over a century. At its heart are two elite soldiers: Selene Alleva, a powerful exorcists trained at the prestigious Vatican Academy, and foot soldier, Jules Lacroix, unrivalled in battle.
When their paths cross, despite initial distrust – then unwelcome attraction – Jules and Selene discover a terrible secret at the heart of the holy Vatican City.
Soon Jules is forced to question everything he’s ever known – including himself. And Selene, unable to ignore her growing feelings for Jules, must make an impossible choice between love and duty.
Serpent and Dove meets Empire of the Vampire, with a star-crossed, enemies-to-lovers romance at its heart. Perfect for fans of Powerless, Fourth Wing and Divine Rivals.
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
ISBN: 9780241635292
Number of pages: 512
Weight: 753 g
Dimensions: 243 x 164 x 43 mm
Set in a world as resplendent as it is brutal, with a taut, searing romance thrumming with can’t-catch-your breath tension. Cruel is the Light is a masterclass in romantasy and a thoroughly scorching debut. - Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of GIRL, GODDESS, QUEEN.
Cruel is the Light is a sucker punch to the heart, packed with action, secrets, betrayal and whip-smart banter in a world that is both bleak and beautiful in equal measures. A story of forbidden love with yearning so keen it could cut. Bound to be your next romantasy obsession. - Eliza Chan, Sunday Times bestselling author of FATHOMFOLK
Riveting, dark, and decadent, Cruel is the Light weaves sinister magic, crackling banter, and sizzling tension for a captivating forbidden romance that will grab hold of readers and never let go. . . Sophie Clark's enthralling debut deserves a spot on every romantic fantasy lover's bookshelf! - Emily Thiede, author of THIS VISCIOUS GRACE and THIS CURSED LIGHT
A powerhouse debut from Sophie Clark! Cruel is the Light pulls you into a dangerous world of exorcists, demons and forbidden love - and doesn’t let go until the last page. Gripping, vivid and beautifully written! - Vanessa Len, international bestselling author of ONLY A MONSTER and NEVER A HERO
To say I am simply obsessed is a massive understatement
This book follows an exorsist (people who kill demons) called Selene who teams up with a extraordinary and talened solider called Jules to undertake a mission...
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The moment I started this book it completely consumed me and I didn’t want it to end. It’s been a long time that a book has entranced me as much as this one has it is a fantastic YA/NA Romantasy and my new obsession,... More
Fantasy readers, your new obsession is here. Look no further than Cruel is the Light by Sophie Clark; it is a fast paced and exciting whirlwind of a book that well and truly swept me off of my feet.
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