The Slayer's Song by T.M. Chavez

My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Spice Rating: 🌶🌶

Blurb:

The vampire he's sworn to kill was once the woman he couldn't save.

For a hundred years, Vane Valkinar has slain monsters without mercy. There was none when they murdered his mother—and his pupil, Tory.

He swore vengeance on the vampire lord who commands the thralls that took Tory’s life. So when he captures one of those vampires, ready to pry for answers, he doesn't expect to hesitate.

But he knows her.

She’s the missing woman he and Tory were searching for the night Tory died—a living reminder of his greatest failure.

And the closer he gets to her, the more he wonders:

Can he uphold his oath to kill all monsters… when one has the face of someone he couldn't save?

 My Review:

The Slayer’s Song by T.M. Chavez was an adventure inked between pages, one of those stories that pulls you in before you even realize you’ve stopped breathing. The book opens by following our MMC, Vane, a slayer, and the title is exactly what it promises. He is paid to hunt and protect people from dangerous creatures, but there is so much more to him than his blade. Vane is broody, rough around the edges, and often downright mean, yet beneath that hardened exterior is a man drowning in grief. His mourning adds an emotional depth to the story that made him feel real and layered, and I found myself completely invested in his journey. He wasn’t just a warrior fighting monsters, he was fighting himself.

One of my favorite things about this book was the world-building. I love when authors create worlds that truly feel new, not just recycled versions of places we’ve already seen a hundred times. And yes, I know people say all fantasy does this, but that simply isn’t true. This world felt fresh. The creatures were unfamiliar, intriguing, and sometimes unsettling, and the setting felt like somewhere I had never visited before. Chavez’s imagination shines here, making the world feel vast, dangerous, and alive.

The romance is present, but it never overshadows the story, which I appreciated immensely. It weaves naturally into the plot instead of overpowering it, allowing the adventure, mystery, and emotional growth to remain at the forefront. The pacing keeps you turning pages, and just when you think you know where the story is headed, it surprises you.

If you’re looking for a book that will take you on a true adventure, pull you into a new world, and keep you guessing with its twists and turns, The Slayer’s Song is absolutely worth picking up. This is a story for readers who want danger, heart, and discovery all wrapped into one unforgettable journey.