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Cruel is the Light
Cruel is the Light (Related to this series)
- Author
- Sophie Clark
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Publish Date
- 23 January 2025
- Run Time
- 15 hours 37 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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They say love conquers all . . . But can love win in a war between demons and exorcists?
Or will it just tear them all apart . . . ?
THE EPIC AND SIZZLING YA ROMANTASY. SOON TO BE YOUR NEXT OBSESSION . . .
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.
© Sophie Clark 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025
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Details
- Author
- Sophie Clark
- Narrator
- Fiona Hardingham, Ethan Reid, Steve West
- Duration
- 15 hours 37 minutes
- Release Date
- 23 January 2025
- ISBN
- 9780241730263
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy romance, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Romance and love stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers / suspense, Romance: enemies to lovers
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin.They say love conquers all . . . But can love win in a war between demons and exorcists? Or will it just tear them all apart . . . ?THE EPIC AND SIZZLING YA ROMANTASY. SOON TO BE YOUR NEXT OBSESSION . . .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.© Sophie Clark 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025
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