Cruel Is the Light Books in Order
Cruel Is the Light is a romantasy duology by debut author Sophie Clark, following Selene Alleva, an exorcist trained at the Vatican Academy, and Jules Lacroix, a battle-hardened orphan soldier, who form an uneasy alliance and fake engagement to investigate unprecedented demon attacks in a century-long war between humanity and demons. Book one was published in 2025 by Del Rey (US) and Michael Joseph/Penguin (UK); the sequel, Merciful Is the Dark, is slated for 2027.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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2025 · Sophie Clark
Cruel Is the Light is a 2025 book by Sophie Clark. It is book 1 of the series Cruel Is the Light.
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2027 · Sophie Clark
Merciful Is the Dark is a 2027 book by Sophie Clark. It is book 2 of the series Cruel Is the Light.
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Cruel Is the Light books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Cruel Is the Light”. Start with “Cruel Is the Light.”
How many books are in the Cruel Is the Light series?
We list 2 books by Sophie Clark , published between 2025–2027.
Where can I buy the Cruel Is the Light books?
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