Alamir (Blood of Kaos Series Book 1) by Nesa Miller – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

Alamir, Blood of Kaos Series, Book 1 by Nesa Miller
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Alamir is the first book in Nesa Miller’s Blood of Kaos series. It’s an exhilarating fantasy story centring on a young woman, Etain, whose magical powers have brought her to a world vaster and more dangerous than she could have imagined.
Miller has created a really detailed and grounded fantasy world. There is something of the urban fantasy to it, with some events taking place in the modern human realm, but there are many unfamiliar and original aspects of the world that we get to explore through the story.
I particularly liked the use of Celtic languages. The Welsh in particular added to the sense of place and it was so wonderful to encounter the languages when I wasn’t expecting it! (and don’t worry – translations are provided so you won’t miss out on important information).
My favourite character is Spirit. I appreciated how much agency she had, even when underestimated by others. Her observation and understanding of others, as well as other powers such as healing, lead her to be a really important and loveable character!
For me, this is a five-star book. A thoroughly enjoyable fantasy with plenty of original and unexpected aspects. I would recommend it to fans of supernatural stories with tight, messy family relationships.

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