Cruel is the Light
By Sophie Clark
Harry Hartog's review
Strong FMC + cheeky MMC, epic and forbidden love, sassy banter, demons vs exorcists, I could continue going on but what more could you honestly want? (I mean just look at the cover?!) Sophie Clark's world-building is amazing, I escaped into the scenes of Rome, Nice and the Vatican and felt like I was right there amongst the characters and holy buildings. The chemistry between Selene and Jules is quite simply PHENOMENAL and truly one that kept me hooked. It's written in third person and jumps from both Jules and Selene so you get to read both of them slowly fall for each other. Be still my beating heart. - Dee, Harry Hartog Macquarie
Description
THE EPIC AND SIZZLING ROMANTASY THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT . . . SOON TO BE YOUR NEXT OBSESSION!
Perfect for fans of Powerless, Fourth Wing and Divine Rivals.
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.
PRAISE FOR CRUEL IS THE LIGHT-
'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
'Sinister magic, crackling banter, and sizzling tension' Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace
'A story of forbidden love with yearning so keen it cut. . . Bound to be your next obsession.' Eliza Chan, bestselling author of FATHOMFOLK
'Drenched with dark magic, woven with complex morals and sprinkled with true love.' Kika Hatzopoulou, bestselling author of THREADS THAT BIND
'A powerhouse debut . . . Gripping, vivid and beautifully written' Vanessa Len, bestselling author of ONLY A MONSTER
'I'm obsessed . . . and I'm going to need to join an emotional support group in the wait for book two.'
'This book is for sure to be a new romantasy obsession, and I am hooked. 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!!!!! . . . This book is PERFECTION!!! A captivating, swoon-worthy perfection that I can't get enough of!'
- ISBN:
- 9781761340512
- Format:
- Paperback
- Pages:
- 512
- Published:
- Publisher:
- Penguin Random House Australia
- Imprint:
- Penguin Random House Australia
- Weight:
- 632 g