Cruel Is the Light
By Sophie Clark

THE EPIC AND SIZZLING YA ROMANTASY THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT. SOON TO BE YOUR NEXT OBSESSION . . .*This hardback edition features a stunning foiled board design under the dust jacket and full-colour endpapers featuring map artwork by Virginia Allyn.*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:and Selene Alleva, a powerful exorcist trained at the prestigious Vatican Academy, and foot soldier,and 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 Doveand meetsand Empire of the Vampire,and with a star-crossed, enemies-to-lovers romance at its heart. Perfect for fans ofand Powerless, Fourth Wingand andand Divine Rivals.PRAISE FORand CRUEL IS THE LIGHT: Sinister magic, crackling banter, and sizzling tension'and Emily Thiede, author ofand This Vicious Grace A masterclass in romantasy . . . Thoroughly scorching'and Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author ofand Girl, Goddess, Queen A story of forbidden love with yearning so keen it cut. . . Bound to be your next obsession.'and Eliza Chan, bestselling author ofand Fathomfolk Drenched with dark magic, woven with complex morals and sprinkled with true love.'and Kika Hatzopoulou, bestselling author ofand Threads That Bind A powerhouse debut . . . Gripping, vivid and beautifully written'and Vanessa Len, bestselling author ofand Only a Monster I'm obsessedand . . . andand I'm going to need to join an emotional support group in the wait for book two.' This book is for sure to beand a new romantasy obsession, and I am hooked.and The ending left me itching for more and I cannot wait for the continuation of the story.' It completely consumed me.' I loved everything about this book, from the world building and politics to the lead and side characters, the tension, the simping… ugh so good.' My new obsession, I will never stop recommending this book!' WOW!!!!!and . . .and This book is PERFECTION!!!and A captivating, swoon-worthy perfection that I can't get enough of!'