Cruel Is the Light
Cruel Is the Light by Sophie Clark is a young adult romantasy published by Random House on May 20, 2025. This edition spans 496 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers around a war between demons and exorcists, featuring two elite soldiers, Selene Alleva and Jules Lacroix, who form an uneasy alliance amid their distrust and growing attraction.
Readers will find a blend of action, adventure, and spine-chilling horror as Selene and Jules navigate their complicated relationship while investigating a series of unprecedented demon attacks. Their journey takes them to Vatican City, where they confront a terrible secret that challenges their beliefs and loyalties. This book explores themes of love, duty, and the complexities of human emotions against a backdrop of fantasy and conflict, making it a compelling addition to the genres of children’s literature and teen fiction.
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INSTANT #1 UK BESTSELLER • The epic young adult romantasy that caused an international sensation—a star-crossed, enemies-to-lovers saga about a war between demons and exorcists . . . and the forbidden love that could change the course of history.
“Sinister magic, crackling banter, and sizzling tension.”—Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace
It is said that love conquers all. But will it tear them apart?
Humanity has waged a bloody war against demons for more than a century, with two elite soldiers now leading the fight: Selene Alleva, a powerful exorcist trained at the prestigious Vatican Academy, and orphan Jules Lacroix, unrivaled on the battlefield.
When their paths cross, the distrust—and unwelcome attraction—is immediately apparent. But to get to the bottom of a series of unprecedented demon attacks, Selene and Jules strike an uneasy alliance, agreeing to an unusual arrangement: a fake engagement. With Jules posing as Selene’s estranged fiancé, they head to the holy Vatican City in search of answers—only to discover a terrible secret.
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.
Book One of the Cruel Is the Light Duology
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