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The Legacy Series #1

Rain of Shadows and Endings

Melissa K. Roehrich

4.47

A masterpiece in fated mates and broken bonds world-building for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Amber V. Nicole, Kaylie Smith, and Rebecca Yarros, the first installment in Melissa K. Roehrich’s internationally bestselling Legacy Series is a contemporary dark romantasy set in a world forgotten by the gods, created for their descendants, roamed by dragons, served by Fae…and not so different from our own.

“No one writes emotional, immersive, beautiful chaos like Melissa Roehrich. If you love worlds you can practically touch and taste, angst that will have your heart pounding, and romance that will leave you breathless, Rain of Shadows and Endings will consume you from the beginning!” —LJ Andrews, bestselling author of The Ever Seas and Broken Souls and Bones

Out of all their creations, the gods favored their children the most. But with that favor came the fear that their Legacy would one day become too powerful . . .

A World the Gods Forgot

Devram is a realm hidden amongst the stars. The gods gave their Legacy the best of all the worlds, and then they left—having sworn to never return and to never interfere.

A Historical Event

Forced into a life of servitude, the Fae provide for the Legacy in more ways than one. Every five years, 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 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 begins to realize that maybe their world isn’t as forgotten as they thought—and that maybe she’s the reason why.

FantasyScience FictionRomanceParanormal RomanceAdult
Pages
670
First published
January 1, 2023
Language
English
Edition
Ebook

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  • Finished July 6, 2025

    *❝Know that sometimes we must break to be forged into who we were meant to be.❞* What I loved: ✿ simplistic, yet intriguing writing style ✿ world-building in slow drip form ✿ high focus on character mental health and development ✿ deeply fucked up but incredibly hot tension I'm not sure I'd reread this in the future but I ate up every second of it. Trigger warnings: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Slavery, Torture, Sexual content, Rape, Alcoholism, Misogyny [✿ Connect with me on instagram ✿](https://www.instagram.com/inkstainedemotions?igsh=aTh6eTZ6dGwxMXpy&utm_source=qr)

  • Started September 12, 2026 · Finished September 13, 2026

  • Finished March 18, 2025

    What an absolutely gripping start to this series. This book is intense, dark, and completely consuming. From the very first chapter, I was sucked into the world of Devram: a place of gods, forgotten realms, and a magic system that unfolds seamlessly. Theon and Tessa's dynamic is electric. The tension between them is undeniable, even if the constant push and pull had me dizzy at times. But honestly? I lived for it. Their chemistry kept me glued to the pages, desperate to see where their connection would lead. The blend of fantasy and darkness makes this a must-read for romantasy lovers, especially those who crave high stakes, an intriguing magic system, and morally grey characters. This was an easy six-star read for me, completely unputdownable. If you are looking for your next obsession, Rain of Shadows and Endings is it.

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