Cruel is the Light

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*THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER - THE EPIC AND SIZZLING YA ROMANTASY THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT. SOON TO BE YOUR NEXT OBSESSION . . .

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 exorcist 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.

Review

A masterclass in romantasy . . . Thoroughly scorching -- Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of GIRL, GODDESS, QUEEN.

Sinister magic, crackling banter, and sizzling tension -- Emily Thiede, author of THIS VISCIOUS GRACE

A story of forbidden love with yearning so keen it cut. . . Bound to be your next obsession. -- Eliza Chan, Sunday Times bestselling author of FATHOMFOLK

A powerhouse debut . . . Gripping, vivid and beautifully written -- Vanessa Len, international bestselling author of ONLY A MONSTER

A beautifully crafted fantasy. I could not put it down. Dark and romantic, twisting and full of tension. -- Imani Erriu, bestselling author of HEAVENLY BODIES

About the Author

Sophie Clark likes to say she writes fantasy featuring wounded girls with sharp edges, charming boys who fall for them anyhow, twisted gods, and other unholy things. She holds a master’s degree in international relations from the University of Melbourne, and worked for the Australian Senate before leaving politics for good. She now resides in Tasmania, Australia, with a beautiful black-and-white Border collie called Indy.