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  • Published: 3 March 2026
  • ISBN: 9781761340529
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 448
  • RRP: $24.99

Cruel is the Light Book 2





DISCOVER THE YA ROMANTASY THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT . . .

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

Cruel is the Light is an epic, enemies-to-lovers romance 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.

NOW THE EPIC AND SIZZLING ROMANTASY CONTINUES IN THE HEART-STOPPING SEQUEL.

Get ready to follow the characters everyone is talking about back to The Deathless God’s Rome . . .

Perfect for fans of Powerless, Fourth Wing and Divine Rivals – and sure to be your next obsession . . .

  • Published: 3 March 2026
  • ISBN: 9781761340529
  • Imprint: Penguin
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Pages: 448
  • RRP: $24.99

About the author

Sophie Clark

Sophie Clark is a graduate of Pitch Wars class of 2021 and was mentored by Emily Thiede (This Vicious Grace) and Lauren Blackwood (Within These Wicked Walls) while working on Cruel is The Light. Her agent fought off five others to represent her. Sophie has a Masters degree in International Relations from the University of Melbourne, and previously worked for the Australian Senate. She now resides in Tasmania, Australia, with a beautiful black and white Border Collie called Indy.

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