Merciful is the Dark

**Brought to you by Penguin. DISCOVER THE YA ROMANTASY THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT AND THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER. . .** 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 . . . PRAISE FOR CRUEL IS THE LIGHT: ‘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 ‘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 © Sophie Clark 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026