Merciful Is The Dark (Cruel is the Light #2)

Merciful Is The Dark (Cruel is the Light #2) by Sophie Clark out on May 28, 2026.

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Merciful Is The Dark (Cruel is the Light #2) Release Date: May 28, 2026

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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 . . .


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

‘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.’

‘It’s been a long time that a book has entranced me as much as this . . . 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!’

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Genre: Fantasy

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