Cruel Is the Light, Sophie Clark
Cruel Is the Light, Sophie Clark
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Cruel Is the Light

Author: Sophie Clark

Narrator: Fiona Hardingham, Ethan Reid, Steve West

Unabridged: 15 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/20/2025

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

An epic new fantasy about a demon hunter and a foot soldier thrown together in a centuries-old war. . . and the forbidden love that could change the course of history.

A bloody war between demons and the Vatican has waged for more than a century, with two elite soldiers now at its center: Selene Alleva, a high-ranking exorcist running from a dark family legacy, and orphan Jules Lacroix, recruited by the Vatican and unrivalled on the battlefield.
When their paths cross over a series of unprecedented demon attacks, the distrust--and unwelcome attraction--they have for each other is immediate. But to get to the bottom of the breaches they strike an uneasy alliance to avoid suspicion. With Jules posing as Selene's estranged fiance, they head to the Vatican in search of answers. But even as Selene questions who her most dangerous enemy is, Jules has begun to suspect that it's him.
Now Jules' very existence challenges every truth Selene thought she knew, and suggests a terrible conspiracy at the heart of the Vatican. Unable to ignore their growing feelings, the two must make an impossible choice between love and duty.

They say love conquers all – but can it win in a war between demons and exorcists? Or will it tear them apart . . .

*Includes a downloadable PDF of additional resources from the printed book

About The Author

Sophie Clark likes to say she writes fantasy featuring wounded girls with sharp edges, charming boys who fall for them anyhow, twisted gods, and other unholy things. She holds a masters degree in international relations, and worked for the Australian Senate before leaving politics for good. When not writing, she is almost invariably reading; when not reading, she’s lavishing affection on her border collie, Indy, and soaking up the wild beauty of her home state of Tasmania, Australia.


Reviews

Goodreads review by bee on January 19, 2025

3 ★'s what to expect: ⟡ humans vs demons ⟡ demon hunter X foot soldier ⟡ fake engagement ⟡ enemies to lovers ⟡ dislike to love ⟡ forbidden romance ⟡ reverse grumpy X sunshine ⟡ knife to throat ⟡ one bed [if you don't want to hear my yapping there's a quick summary at the bottom] this was one of my anticip......more

Goodreads review by Uswah on January 29, 2025

I judged a book by its cover, and this time the book said to me “Never judge a book by its cover, but you did, so here is your punishment.” 😭😭 I’m sorry, but where was the plot? I guess when demons attacked humans, they accidentally attacked the plot too. 🫥 This book is written in a double POV but f......more

2.75★ main thoughts: Honestly I'm not even sure what to think about this book, I finished this book and pretty much just felt confused and also am wondering what I even read😭 I feel like at first I was mostly enjoying this book besides some of the dialogue and stuff, but then I got like 70% in and ju......more

Goodreads review by Lauren (FictionTea) on August 22, 2024

Looking for your next Fantasy book obsession? Look no further, Sophie Clark has you covered with 'Cruel is the Light' ⚔️✨ You are quite literally thrown into exciting, non-stop action from the first page with this one. Intense fight sequences with stunning prose will keep you turning the pages well i......more

Goodreads review by Booksblabbering || Cait❣️ on December 21, 2024

Demon-hunters, magic, mysteries, romance! Jules is a corporal in the Vatican Empire’s army who has the most kills under his name, surviving when no one else does. Orphaned, he has no idea who he was or is. Selene is the Butcher of Rome, an Exorcist Second Class and captain within the Vatican’s demon......more


Quotes

"Surreal and beautiful." —Kirkus Reviews