Flaming Dove

By: Daniel Arenson

Narrated by: Heather Costa

Outcast from Hell. Banished from Heaven. Lost on Earth.

The battle of Armageddon was finally fought... and ended with no clear victor. Upon the mountain, the armies of Hell and Heaven beat each other into a bloody, uneasy standstill, leaving the Earth in ruins. Armageddon should have ended with Heaven winning, ushering in an era of peace. That's what the prophecies said. Instead, the two armies--one of angels, one of demons--hunker down in the scorched planet, lick their wounds, and gear up for a prolonged war with no end in sight.

In this chaos of warring armies and ruined landscapes, Laila doesn't want to take sides. Her mother was an angel, her father a demon; she is outcast from both camps. And yet both armies need her, for with her mixed blood, Laila can become the ultimate spy... or ultimate soldier. As the armies of Heaven and Hell pursue her, Laila's only war is within her heart--a struggle between her demonic and heavenly blood.

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Origional and intresting concept.

I love the idea that heaven might not ultimately win armageddon. The storyline opens the door for so many possibilities. The endless legions of demon drones together with the unstoppable Arch-demons and near undestructable fallen angels are more than a match for the dwendleing number of angels left to fight. Laila the half breed reluctantly stands to turn the tide of a war that has gone on for way too long. This story brought to my mind Laura Croft meets Underworld with two scoops of girl power and a healthy dose of Twilight-ish forbidden love. The ending, which I wont spoil, gave me more questions than answers, but seems to leave the door open to a sequel I hope to see soon.
Great story telling by the narrator Heather Costa.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Great Look into Armageddon

I loved hearing Laila's story. Getting to hear her struggle to just be herself and to be left alone when it seems as if everyone is pulling at her is really different. I like this view on Armageddon and it's a lot different than most views. Getting to hear about everything going on from the different perspectives is also really great. I will admit that it felt a lot longer than it was while I was listening to the story, but I'm not sure why because the story doesn't drag. Heather does a great job narrating and add a level of urgency and excitement to the story that's all her own.

magic!

I loved this book. It was provided to me as a free copy but I was not Obligated to leave a review.

Part of two worlds, belonging to none

Laila is part demon, part angel, trusted by neither side yet desperately needed for either side to claim victory. All she wants is to be left alone but unable to get any peace until the conflict inside her resolves where she truly belongs. I liked the way the characters struggled against their place in the world and the idea of Armageddon put on hold. The narrator was great and brought a lot of depth the characters.
I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A very human story

I enjoyed the portrail of angles as flawed, and frail as any mortal. I think that imbuing the angels with human emotion and motivations made the story relatable. The Romeo and Juliet undertone gave a bit of depth as well. I need to mention that I received this book without charge and have left this review voluntarily.