Cruel is the Light

AN INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER THE EPIC AND SIZZLING YA ROMANTASY THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT. SOON TO BE YOUR NEXT OBSESSION . . . *This hardback edition features a stunning foiled board design under the dust jacket and full-colour endpapers featuring map artwork by Virginia Allyn.*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. 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. PRAISE FOR CRUEL IS THE LIGHT:`Sinister magic, crackling banter, and sizzling tension' Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace`A masterclass in romantasy . . . Thoroughly scorching' Bea Fitzgerald, bestselling author of Girl, Goddess, Queen`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`A beautifully crafted fantasy. I could not put it down. Dark and romantic, twisting and full of tension.' Imani Erriu, bestselling author of Heavenly Bodies`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!'