{"product_id":"cruel-is-the-light-by-sophie-clark","title":"Cruel Is the Light by Sophie Clark","description":"\u003cp\u003eTHE EPIC AND SIZZLING ROMANTASY THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT . . . SOON TO BE YOUR NEXT OBSESSION!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEXCLUSIVE BONUS SCENE INCLUDED IN THIS PAPERBACK EDITION!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Powerless, Fourth Wing and Divine Rivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHEY SAY LOVE CONQUERS ALL . . .\u003cbr\u003eBUT CAN LOVE WIN IN A WAR BETWEEN DEMONS AND EXORCISTS?\u003cbr\u003eOR WILL IT JUST TEAR THEM ALL APART . . . ?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA brutal war between demons and humanity has raged across Europe for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen their paths cross, despite initial distrust - then unwelcome attraction - Jules and Selene discover a terrible secret at the heart of the holy Vatican City . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoon 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR CRUEL IS THE LIGHT-\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Sinister magic, crackling banter, and sizzling tension' Emily Thiede, author of This Vicious Grace\u003cbr\u003e'A story of forbidden love with yearning so keen it cut. . . Bound to be your next obsession.' Eliza Chan, bestselling author of FATHOMFOLK\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Drenched with dark magic, woven with complex morals and sprinkled with true love.' Kika Hatzopoulou, bestselling author of THREADS THAT BIND\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A powerhouse debut . . . Gripping, vivid and beautifully written' Vanessa Len, bestselling author of ONLY A MONSTER\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I'm obsessed . . . and I'm going to need to join an emotional support group in the wait for book two.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'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.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'It completely consumed me.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'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.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'My new obsession, I will never stop recommending this book!'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'WOW!!!!! . . . This book is PERFECTION!!! A captivating, swoon-worthy perfection that I can't get enough of!'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42608023175245,"sku":"9781761620980","price":21.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/5784\/7373\/files\/9781761620980.jpg?v=1768798233","url":"https:\/\/theforbiddenchapter.au\/products\/cruel-is-the-light-by-sophie-clark","provider":"The Forbidden Chapter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}