Rain of Shadows and Endings (2 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]: The Legacy 1

by Melissa K. Roehrich, Full Cast (Narrator)

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.

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.

Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!

Narrated by Jessica Schly as Tessalyn Ausra, Gabriel Michael as Theon St. Orcas, Donald Guzzi as Axel St. Orcas, and Dawn Ursula as the goddess Taika. Featuring Stewart Crank as Luka Mors, Michael Glenn as Valter St. Orcas, and Kit Swann as Cressida St. Orcas. With additional performances by Matthew Bassett, Christopher Tester, Richard Rohan, Katie Boothe, Danny Gavigan, Laura C. Harris, Zoleka Vundla, Nora Sofyan, Julie-Ann Elliott, Robb Moreira, Tia Shearer, Kay Elúvian, Yasmin Tuazon, Alex Hill-Knight, Ryan Dalusung, Mort Shelby, Rob McFadyen, Holly Adams, Eric Messner, Ramza Wolf, Megan Hastie, Christopher Stinson, Jacob Yeh, Jameson Hunt, Nanette Savard, Christopher Williams, Fabiolla da Silva, Drew Kopas, Chikondi Chanthunya, Chingwe Padraig Sullivan, Erin Lin, Elizabeth Jernigan, Tanja Milojevic, Colleen Delany, Christopher Walker, Charlie Albers, and Stephanie Nemeth-Parker.

Audible Audio

Published September 28, 2026

About the author

Melissa is a dark fantasy romance author who loves coffee, dragons, and constantly rearranging her bookshelves. She spends her time writing, reading, and homeschooling her three boys in the Middle-of-Nowhere, North Dakota, where she lives with her boys, husband, dogs, multiple barn cats, and chickens on a small farmstead. She is constantly trying to convince her husband they need to add goats and ducks to the mix, and one day, she'll succeed.

She's not here much, so if you're looking to connect, check out the following:

*Facebook Reader Group: Melissa's Dragon Cave
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Reviews

[Janet Cornell · Rating 5 out of 5]

*Rain of Shadows and Endings (2 of 2) [Dramatized Adaptation]: The Legacy 1* introduces an intriguing fantasy world shaped by divine creation, ancient promises, and a complicated hierarchy among the gods’ descendants. Devram is a realm filled with dragons, Fae, and six Kingdoms whose delicate balance of power is threatened by a historic Selection. At the center of this unfolding story is Tessalyn Asura, whose unexpected appointment as the personal Source to the Heir of Endings sends her into a life she never wanted. Her new position brings her into a world of secrets, expectations, and dangerous possibilities.

Tessalyn’s struggle against the destiny imposed upon her provides a compelling emotional foundation. The political and social structure of the Kingdoms, the Fae’s role in serving the Legacy, and the mysteries surrounding the gods’ apparent abandonment all contribute to the story’s atmosphere of uncertainty. The possibility that Devram may not be as forgotten as its inhabitants believe adds another layer of intrigue, especially as Tessalyn begins to question whether her own existence is connected to something much greater. Themes of fate, power, desire, and self-determination give the fantasy elements meaningful emotional stakes.

The dramatized adaptation makes the experience particularly distinctive, bringing together a full cast of performers, immersive sound effects, and cinematic music. With Jessica Schly as Tessalyn Asura, Gabriel Michael as Theon St. Orcas, and performances from an extensive supporting cast, the production offers a richly theatrical approach to the story. Fans of dark romantasy, elaborate world-building, Fae mythology, dragons, fated mates, and dramatic audiobook productions will find plenty to draw them into this imaginative realm. It presents a fascinating invitation to explore a world where destiny can be challenged and the secrets of an entire kingdom may be waiting to surface.

[Tasha A · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you, Graphic Audio. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Oh my I love this book! Read trigger warnings. This series is dark. This series was so addicting. The graphic audiobook is amazing the full cast experience was great. I feel like I may not have enjoyed the book had I physically read it as opposed to listening to the Graphic audio. If you enjoy the series you can also read the Lady of Darkness series(should be read first) as there are some overlapping. You do not have to read it to enjoy the Legacy series.

[Alesja Daehnrich · Rating 3 out of 5]

first book was amazing, the second is dragging on