• Cruel is the Light
  • Cruel is the Light
  • Cruel is the Light
  • Cruel is the Light

Cruel is the Light: Exclusive Edition

Children's, Teenage & Young Adult
Hardback Published on: 23/01/2025
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Published 23/01/2025
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Cruel is the Light
A solid entry into ya fantasy!
An interesting ya fantasy, with elements of political intrigue, romance and identity searching. The plot was a little underwhelming at times, with a l... READ MORE
Lucy at Leeds

Synopsis

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: 9780241766682
  • Number of pages: 512
  • Weight: 750g
  • Dimensions: 240 x 156 x 40 mm

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Cruel is the Light
Forever obsessed with this book!
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 on... READ MORE
Clara
Cruel is the Light
You are looking at the BEST BOOK of 2025
Seriously look at this cover!!! I was gifted an ARC (Thank you!!!) and read this quite slowly but man I loved it. Its really refreshing to read about... READ MORE
Nabeela Boodoo-Uddin
Cruel is the Light
A Romantasy to watch out for in 2025!
To say I'm obsessed with Cruel is the Light is an understatement. I didn't want to put this book down and I was absolutely gutted when I reached the end. I... READ MORE
Erin
Cruel is the Light
One of my favourite reads!
I’m not usually one to write reviews, but I had to shout how much I love this book to whoever will listen! I was so lucky to receive a physical ARC during... READ MORE
Abbie
Cruel is the Light
The next romantasy obsession for sure!
They say love conquers all . . . But can love win in a war between demons and exorcists? Or will it just tear them all apart…? This book was fantastic, ... READ MORE
Holly Roberts
Cruel is the Light
such a fantastic read and I highly recommend as a must read for fantasy lovers!
want to be a demon badly so selene can hunt me down such an easy 5 star read for me! there was so much I loved about this book. I loved the world bui... READ MORE
isabella
Cruel is the Light
A captivating and swoonworthy perfection!!
WOW!!!!! I still haven't been able to gather my braincells because this book is PERFECTION!!! A captivating, swoonworthy perfection that I can't get enough... READ MORE
athenafreyag
Cruel is the Light
Fav new romantasy!
I want to start off by saying how much I loved this book and it’s easily one of my favourite reads of the year, if not ever. We’re thrown straight into... READ MORE
Amber Cliff-Lewis
Cruel is the Light
The biggest fantasy debut of 2025!
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 t... READ MORE
Porsche Barrett
Cruel is the Light
The grumpy x sunshine (he’s the sunshine) romantasy you need in your life!
Sometimes all I want to write in a review is: I loved this book. I just LOVED this book, cruel is the Light
Maria Alves
Cruel is the Light
Lives up to the hype!
Cruel Is The Light lives up to the hype! We follow our two main characters, Selene & Jules. Selene from a prominent exorcist family tasked with hunting dow... READ MORE
Leah
Cruel is the Light
An incredible YA debut!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+
Eve Eyre
Cruel is the Light
An incredible YA debut
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Eve Eyre