Rain of Shadows and Endings

The Legacy Series, Book 1

By: Melissa Roehrich

Narrated by: Laura Horowitz, Christian Leatherman

A world the gods forgot.

Of all the worlds and life they created, the gods favored their children the most. But with that favor came the fear that their Legacy would one day become too powerful and overthrow them. Devram was created. A realm hidden amongst the stars. The gods gave their Legacy the best of all the worlds, and then they left, a sworn agreement to never return and to never interfere.

A historical event.

Forced to a life of servitude, the Fae are required to provide for the Legacy in more ways than one. Every five years, the eligible Fae are gathered for the Selection and assigned to serve in one of the six Kingdoms. To be chosen as the personal Source for a Kingdom Heir is the greatest honor, and for the first time in a millennia, all six Kingdoms have heirs choosing a Source. But their selections could tip the power balance a little too far.

A chosen that was never meant to be.Tessalyn Asura was as forgotten as the realm. But when she finds herself the personal Source to the Heir of Endings, she winds up serving in the darkest Kingdom of them all. The secrets within the Arius Kingdom are meant to be learned and kept, but this was never the life she wanted. Fighting not only the fate thrust upon her, but the temptation to lose herself to desire, Tessa will do anything to escape her new destiny. Until she starts to realize maybe their world wasn’t as forgotten as they thought, and maybe she’s the reason why.

Rain of Shadows and Endings is book one in The Legacy Series and ends on a cliffhanger. This is new adult dark fantasy romance series and includes elements that may be triggering to some listeners.

©2023 Melissa K Roehrich (P)2023 Melissa K Roehrich

AMAZING

The author did an AMAZING job creating such dynamic characters and I felt every emotion with them!
The narrators were phenomenal portraying each character and it felt like I was living the story.

First 5 star read of 2024 -

I made it through 2.5 books of Lady of Darkness series, it was good, then great, and then finally I got bored with the tepid MMC and ended up DNFing the series. I was TOTALLY hesitant to start this series and I am so glad I got over it because the book and series so far is AMAZING! I was in a total reading slump, just couldn't land a great fantasy series after many failed attempts.

In the audiobook Tessa is played with a posh British accent (while the rest are American) and it fits the story really well. I am not sure I could categorize this series as romantasy since there is very little romance or spice, but great tension. The storyline is great and as someone who LOVES series progressing 3-5 spice level, the lack of spice was just fine because the tension and 'will they/wont they' was fabulous!

Best new series since ACOTAR

I NEVER write reviews but this book wrapped me up in a new world just like ACOTAR did. The world building, the characters, plot twist, and the perfect amount of spice truly will make this series world renowned. The narrators are utter PERFECTION. I have been waiting for a series to sweep me up again and this book did that in EVERY way. So stop what you are doing listen or read this book.

Wow Just Wow

This has been an amazing series to get lost in. I couldn’t put it down. Anytime I could be listening I would be listening. I was able to get lost ..and able to escape as the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene devastated Asheville. I think it’s actually at the top of my top 10 list!! I can’t remember enjoying a book let alone series like this one!!! The narration was impeccable as well!!! I can’t wait for the third one to be released!!!! I’ll definitely have to find more by this author!!

Romantasy fans, this is a truly unique experience that you won't regret.

You will find yourself shrieking for vengeance and loathing men. This story was such a breath of fresh air, it sheds light on a lot of red flags typically seen in the genre. I can't wait to devour the next book.