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Before Legacy Academy #1
Armond
Want to read more about the Legacy Academy series? Want to meet the Defenders again? Then meet Lucien’s brother, Armond, and Raven’s sister, Ebony. This is before either one of them attended Legacy!
Armond: A dark demon kidnapped me when I was two years old and thrust me into a nightmare of living hell.
My uncle hates me and no matter what he does to me, I heal in three days. I don't know why or know what I am.
My tormentors say I am a monster.
I never would have known love if it wasn't for my friends––true friends who are more like brothers and would do anything to protect me.
On my fourteenth birthday, I sprouted wings, and my world turned upside down.
I'm not human. I'm a Golden Demon, the missing link to another family, and my big brother is Lucien–a warrior in the crusade against the dark demons.
He tells me I'm destined to save the Golden Demons and must abandon my friends. My people are dying.
How can I leave the only family I have ever known to fulfill a destiny I never wanted?
But then at my new family's home, I meet a girl, Ebony, but she's not human, either. She's a dragon and when she gets mad, horns grow out of her head. I can't stop thinking about her. Now, I'm really torn.
This is the first book in the Before Legacy series. If you want to unravel the secrets about Lucien's brother, dive into a coming of age story, and a fall in love with a band of brothers, then you'll want to get this action and adventure series!
This book is The Outsiders gone paranormal with a tinge of romance!
***This is an upper YA coming of age book and not a romance. The stories in this series are what happened to the heroes before they attend Legacy Academy!
Armond: A dark demon kidnapped me when I was two years old and thrust me into a nightmare of living hell.
My uncle hates me and no matter what he does to me, I heal in three days. I don't know why or know what I am.
My tormentors say I am a monster.
I never would have known love if it wasn't for my friends––true friends who are more like brothers and would do anything to protect me.
On my fourteenth birthday, I sprouted wings, and my world turned upside down.
I'm not human. I'm a Golden Demon, the missing link to another family, and my big brother is Lucien–a warrior in the crusade against the dark demons.
He tells me I'm destined to save the Golden Demons and must abandon my friends. My people are dying.
How can I leave the only family I have ever known to fulfill a destiny I never wanted?
But then at my new family's home, I meet a girl, Ebony, but she's not human, either. She's a dragon and when she gets mad, horns grow out of her head. I can't stop thinking about her. Now, I'm really torn.
This is the first book in the Before Legacy series. If you want to unravel the secrets about Lucien's brother, dive into a coming of age story, and a fall in love with a band of brothers, then you'll want to get this action and adventure series!
This book is The Outsiders gone paranormal with a tinge of romance!
***This is an upper YA coming of age book and not a romance. The stories in this series are what happened to the heroes before they attend Legacy Academy!
- GenresFantasySupernatural
352 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 28, 2021
278 people are currently reading
196 people want to read
About the author
M. Guida
70 books212 followersM Guida has always loved fantasy and romance, especially dragons. Growing up, she devoured fantasy books and all kinds of young adult books. And then she found romance and a whole new world opened up to her.
Now as an adult, she fell in love with academy romance and has blended all of her past loves into one compelling series. Dragons, vampires, elves, demons, and shifters all attend Legacy Academy.
When she's not writing, she lives in the colorful Rocky Mountains with her fur baby, Raven, and enjoys taking her for walks.
Would you like to become a Legacy? Sign up for her mailing list and enter a world of the supernatural. https://geni.us/akJn
You can also join her private Facebook page-Legacy Academy https://geni.us/aksDhUZ You'll become a legacy and find out about your special power and maybe even find some romance!
Now as an adult, she fell in love with academy romance and has blended all of her past loves into one compelling series. Dragons, vampires, elves, demons, and shifters all attend Legacy Academy.
When she's not writing, she lives in the colorful Rocky Mountains with her fur baby, Raven, and enjoys taking her for walks.
Would you like to become a Legacy? Sign up for her mailing list and enter a world of the supernatural. https://geni.us/akJn
You can also join her private Facebook page-Legacy Academy https://geni.us/aksDhUZ You'll become a legacy and find out about your special power and maybe even find some romance!
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February 26, 2022
Wow, this book was hard to put down. We learn what Armond went through, before he goes to Legacy. We have so many feelings from all the characters. Armond has only known abuse his whole life, never known that he had been kidnapped. When finally saved, he does not know if he can trust them. He has learned that only the Ellis brothers and Rusty is trustworthy. Follow his story and how he learns to come to terms and no matter what happened to him he cannot do to others.
October 6, 2021
The cover is misleading as the main character comes across as weak and not remarkable size-wise as he learns his powers. He’s often carried and often passes out, not to mention the vomiting. The story line was okay with plenty of drama, but what lost it for me was the numerous references to ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Lord of the Rings’ as if the author couldn’t come up with her own way to describe things. There were also numerous typos.
March 9, 2024
Trigger Warning: Physical Abuse Depicted
I loved it! It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. Want to read more about the Legacy Academy series? Want to meet the Defenders again? The stories in this Before Legacy series are what happened to the heroes before they attend Legacy Academy. Meet Lucien’s brother, Armond, and Raven’s sister, Ebony. This is before either one of them attended Legacy! A dark demon kidnapped Armond when he was only two years old and thrusted him into a nightmare of living hell. His uncle hates him and no matter what he does to him, Armond heals in three days, he doesn’t know why and he doesn’t know what he really is. His tormentors say he’s a monster. He never would have known love if it wasn't for his friends, his true friends who are more like brothers and would do anything to protect him. On his fourteenth birthday, he sprouted wings, and his world turned upside down and he found out that he’s not human. That in fact he’s a Golden Demon, the missing link to another family, and his big brother is Lucien who is a warrior in the crusade against the dark demons. He tells him that he’s destined to save the Golden Demons and that he must abandon his friends because his people are dying. How can he leave the only family he has ever known to fulfill a destiny he’s never wanted? Then at his new family's home, he meets a girl, Ebony, but she's not human, either. She's supposed to be a dragon, but she hasn't shifted yet. When she gets mad, horns grow out of her head and he can't stop thinking about her. Now, he’s really torn between his friends or a family he never knew. If you want to unravel the secrets about Lucien's brother, dive into a coming of age story, and a fall in love with a band of brothers, then you'll want to get this action and adventure series! This book is The Outsiders gone paranormal with a tinge of romance! So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. I love this backstory to Armond’s life. I highly recommend to everyone.
I loved it! It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. Want to read more about the Legacy Academy series? Want to meet the Defenders again? The stories in this Before Legacy series are what happened to the heroes before they attend Legacy Academy. Meet Lucien’s brother, Armond, and Raven’s sister, Ebony. This is before either one of them attended Legacy! A dark demon kidnapped Armond when he was only two years old and thrusted him into a nightmare of living hell. His uncle hates him and no matter what he does to him, Armond heals in three days, he doesn’t know why and he doesn’t know what he really is. His tormentors say he’s a monster. He never would have known love if it wasn't for his friends, his true friends who are more like brothers and would do anything to protect him. On his fourteenth birthday, he sprouted wings, and his world turned upside down and he found out that he’s not human. That in fact he’s a Golden Demon, the missing link to another family, and his big brother is Lucien who is a warrior in the crusade against the dark demons. He tells him that he’s destined to save the Golden Demons and that he must abandon his friends because his people are dying. How can he leave the only family he has ever known to fulfill a destiny he’s never wanted? Then at his new family's home, he meets a girl, Ebony, but she's not human, either. She's supposed to be a dragon, but she hasn't shifted yet. When she gets mad, horns grow out of her head and he can't stop thinking about her. Now, he’s really torn between his friends or a family he never knew. If you want to unravel the secrets about Lucien's brother, dive into a coming of age story, and a fall in love with a band of brothers, then you'll want to get this action and adventure series! This book is The Outsiders gone paranormal with a tinge of romance! So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. I love this backstory to Armond’s life. I highly recommend to everyone.
June 1, 2021
Man... totally loved it!
This is Armond's story... before Legacy! Armond was kidnapped by Ryker when he was two and grew up with the Martin family who beat him frequently... but he always heals in 3 days. On his 14th birthday, he sprouts wings!! And he has no idea what is going on... but he's also told that his mother and her boyfriend are trying to find him to kill him. So when the defenders arrive to "rescue" him, he tries to get away, untrusting that they are really there to help him.
This whole story is sooooo amazing! I can't wait to read Gunnars story next!! Btw, I absolutely loved the reference to Killer Clowns from Outer Space... haha Total B movie from a loooong time ago that I didn't know other people had actually watched lol.
I recieved an ARC for my honest review.
This is Armond's story... before Legacy! Armond was kidnapped by Ryker when he was two and grew up with the Martin family who beat him frequently... but he always heals in 3 days. On his 14th birthday, he sprouts wings!! And he has no idea what is going on... but he's also told that his mother and her boyfriend are trying to find him to kill him. So when the defenders arrive to "rescue" him, he tries to get away, untrusting that they are really there to help him.
This whole story is sooooo amazing! I can't wait to read Gunnars story next!! Btw, I absolutely loved the reference to Killer Clowns from Outer Space... haha Total B movie from a loooong time ago that I didn't know other people had actually watched lol.
I recieved an ARC for my honest review.
October 6, 2022
Awesome AWESOME AWESOME AND SOME MORE AWESOMENESS!!!
What can I say THIS AUTHOR IS MY NEW ALL TIME FAVORITE! So GLAD TO HAVE FOUND HER! Not so glad I have to actually read the books. My eyes are not happy with me! I have some disability issues but what can I say this book was worth the pain I went through to read the book. PLEASE PUT THEM ON AUDIBLE FOR US WHO HAVE ISSUES WITH OUR EYES AND CANNOT READ THE BOOKS! But READ IT ITS AMAZING! Now onto Her next book in this series! Then will only have to wait a little bit for book 3! Thankfully! That's the story of my life I'm in the waiting game for a lot of books right now. And how I found my new favorite author here. As my daughter keeps telling me. God keeps showing me new pages while he has me waiting for my new book releases. I hope you give her a chance like I did she wont disappoint you!
What can I say THIS AUTHOR IS MY NEW ALL TIME FAVORITE! So GLAD TO HAVE FOUND HER! Not so glad I have to actually read the books. My eyes are not happy with me! I have some disability issues but what can I say this book was worth the pain I went through to read the book. PLEASE PUT THEM ON AUDIBLE FOR US WHO HAVE ISSUES WITH OUR EYES AND CANNOT READ THE BOOKS! But READ IT ITS AMAZING! Now onto Her next book in this series! Then will only have to wait a little bit for book 3! Thankfully! That's the story of my life I'm in the waiting game for a lot of books right now. And how I found my new favorite author here. As my daughter keeps telling me. God keeps showing me new pages while he has me waiting for my new book releases. I hope you give her a chance like I did she wont disappoint you!
October 15, 2022
Attitude much?
I really felt bad for Armond in the beginning of this book but his attitude with the good guys started to irritate me. I can understand being wary but rude was just too much! But as time went on he grew on me. He's a 14 year old who just found out his life to this point was all a lie. I can't wait to read about Gunman next. These are great books and I love the way she writes. There are some errors like words left out or transposed but the story is so good I just ignored them.
I really felt bad for Armond in the beginning of this book but his attitude with the good guys started to irritate me. I can understand being wary but rude was just too much! But as time went on he grew on me. He's a 14 year old who just found out his life to this point was all a lie. I can't wait to read about Gunman next. These are great books and I love the way she writes. There are some errors like words left out or transposed but the story is so good I just ignored them.
June 6, 2021
The first book in the Before Legacy Academy series a well written story that kept me turning pages. This is Armond's story of all the ups and downs he and his family and friends go through, they also come into contact with Gunnar. There is suspense, drama, danger, twists, turns, evil, villains, and a man that is a very good healer. I want to read the next book. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 19, 2021
This book is AWESOME SAUCE!!
Ok, that author knows her stuff, that's for sure!!
This book is just as awesome, if not more awesome than the Legacy Academy books! There is every emotion and I could feel the character's emotion as I was reading!! I hope that this series gets more books than just this one and Gunner. I could hardly put this book down!
I highly recommend this book as well as the Legacy Academy books and the Ebony Legacies!
Ok, that author knows her stuff, that's for sure!!
This book is just as awesome, if not more awesome than the Legacy Academy books! There is every emotion and I could feel the character's emotion as I was reading!! I hope that this series gets more books than just this one and Gunner. I could hardly put this book down!
I highly recommend this book as well as the Legacy Academy books and the Ebony Legacies!
October 2, 2021
Before Legacy: Armond (Before Legacy Academy Book 1)
Loved 🥰 this start to a new series. Characters were amazing and easy to follow. Loved his character, strong and grew with the story. Fantastic book .
I also enjoyed reading about the happenings of the characters from Legacy Academy with Raven and the gang.
Definitely recommend this book.
Loved 🥰 this start to a new series. Characters were amazing and easy to follow. Loved his character, strong and grew with the story. Fantastic book .
I also enjoyed reading about the happenings of the characters from Legacy Academy with Raven and the gang.
Definitely recommend this book.
November 1, 2022
Love the story of Armond
I really like the this story of Armond, and how he was finally rescued from his kidnappers.
However the book was riddled with errors in grammar and spelling. It really needs a proofreader to go through it and fix all the problems. I think it would get better reviews 🤔. 🤔
I really like the this story of Armond, and how he was finally rescued from his kidnappers.
However the book was riddled with errors in grammar and spelling. It really needs a proofreader to go through it and fix all the problems. I think it would get better reviews 🤔. 🤔
June 1, 2021
This is a super paranormal romance.. I liked it very much.. It is full of adventure and suspense, secrets and drama..
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 1, 2021
Good
Great story, but the lack of good editing really detracts from it. The many typos and repeated words pulled me away from the story while I tried to figure out what caused the brain hiccup.
Great story, but the lack of good editing really detracts from it. The many typos and repeated words pulled me away from the story while I tried to figure out what caused the brain hiccup.
February 27, 2022
Armond review
What a tragic childhood Armond had. The only parents he'd ever known despised and beat him but regardless he has a heart of gold. This is his story and how he overcomes. A great, well written paranormal story with a twist sure to bring a tear to your eyes!
What a tragic childhood Armond had. The only parents he'd ever known despised and beat him but regardless he has a heart of gold. This is his story and how he overcomes. A great, well written paranormal story with a twist sure to bring a tear to your eyes!
January 24, 2025
Excellent reading adventure.
Fantastic variety of characters with a diversity of skills and attitudes. Highly recommend if you enjoy adventure, magic, truly evil bad guys, action and a sprinkle of romance blooming in the future.
Fantastic variety of characters with a diversity of skills and attitudes. Highly recommend if you enjoy adventure, magic, truly evil bad guys, action and a sprinkle of romance blooming in the future.
June 1, 2021
Great start to a new series. Characters were amazing and easy to follow. Loved his character, strong and grew with the story. Fantastic book .
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July 12, 2021
The golden and dark dwmons
I enjoyed q story. Arnold was a very brave and resourceful boy, it was like I was there watching them.
I enjoyed q story. Arnold was a very brave and resourceful boy, it was like I was there watching them.
January 24, 2022
Overall the book was good. He did frustrate me a little when his family finally found him.
What I don’t get is why the cover photo is of a huge buff guy, when Armond is a 14 Yr old kid…
What I don’t get is why the cover photo is of a huge buff guy, when Armond is a 14 Yr old kid…
November 12, 2023
I enjoyed the whole series. It was an easy read. The story lines flowed for the whole.series.
September 28, 2024
Good
This was such a good but heartbreaking read. It was a fast paced, drama filled read. I absolutely loved it.
This was such a good but heartbreaking read. It was a fast paced, drama filled read. I absolutely loved it.
December 20, 2024
Good story
But needs an editor real bad. The story was really good and riveting, but sometimes the errors pulled me out of the story.
But needs an editor real bad. The story was really good and riveting, but sometimes the errors pulled me out of the story.
May 11, 2025
Loved this book
What a great book, the characters were fantastic.
I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the books. Couldn't put this down!!!
What a great book, the characters were fantastic.
I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the books. Couldn't put this down!!!
July 19, 2022
I did love this series, however, if the books had been edited i would have given them a 5 stars!
Cover doesn't match up with description of the main hero. who is aged 14 years.
Cover doesn't match up with description of the main hero. who is aged 14 years.
July 15, 2023
Cover is miss leading, Armond is weak and not buff at all! Not to mention how dark the beginning is.
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September 24, 2021
Highly recommend this book
Great book ! Loved reading it but I had a lot of spelling mistakes amongst a couple of other there things but would still recommend the book great storyline and I love all the legacy academy books so far.
Great book ! Loved reading it but I had a lot of spelling mistakes amongst a couple of other there things but would still recommend the book great storyline and I love all the legacy academy books so far.
July 26, 2021
Okay maybe it was the nostalgia, but I loved this book. I heard it compared to The Outsiders with supernatural beings. And it definitely reminded me of S. E. Hinton. I really like this story. But more than that I loved the characters. I absolutely loved their fierce devotion and protection they had for each other. I loved that the main character in it was a boy. So many paranormal fantasy novels are headed by females, and this was a great change. I immediately got the second novel Gunnar, and began the next one. I am sorry that there are not more stories for these characters. I would love to see Armond go to supernatural highschool, and whether Rusty and Lucien become friends. How the Ellis's adjust to their supernatural hideout even though they are human. I also loved that these stories were set in Colorado. I love recognizing locations from the state I live in. I know this author writes mostly Adult Paranormal Fantasy Novels, but I really hope she writes more YA novels. I had such fun reading this.
June 10, 2022
Armond’s story brings tears to your eyes. It was a really good story. The cover is a bit deceiving since Armond is a fourteen-year-old boy. He might look like that when he gets old but not now.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 1, 2025
Interesting Concept
I liked reading this other introduction to Legacy Academy. It was intriguing to find out where Tyler went when Ravens mother changed her mind about him.
I liked reading this other introduction to Legacy Academy. It was intriguing to find out where Tyler went when Ravens mother changed her mind about him.
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