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The Knights of Solomon
The Knights of Solomon is the second instalment in the Hellbound series.
The story picks up immediately after the devastating end of book one, and follows the protagonist Nathan Cross as he falls deeper into darkness on a mission of rescue and revenge.
Welcome back to Hell school! I'd advise you to stay out of his way.
The story picks up immediately after the devastating end of book one, and follows the protagonist Nathan Cross as he falls deeper into darkness on a mission of rescue and revenge.
Welcome back to Hell school! I'd advise you to stay out of his way.
447 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 31, 2026
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July 21, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | ARC Review
📚 The Knights of Solomon – J.D. Miles (Hellbound #2)
If you like your fantasy to be... you know... actual fantasy (looking at you, romantasy 👀), mixed with teenage awkwardness, chaos, demons, and Dean Winchester desperately trying to run a school full of supernatural disasters... congratulations, you've found your next obsession.
I started this at 3pm and finished it before 8am the next day. Yes, I did have the inconvenience of sleeping. No, I did not want to.
The last 20%?? Absolute carnage. I was shouting at the book, loudly swearing at innocent pages, and questioning J.D. Miles' life choices.
Zeph and Cody continue to be the elite chaotic duo. Dangerous? Absolutely. Hilarious? Even more so. Every book needs friends like these... preferably at a safe distance.
I've laughed, cried, gasped, and experienced enough emotional damage that I'm already desperate for book three. If pre-orders were live, my money would already be gone.
So if you haven't read The Seals of Solomon yet... what are you doing? Go fix that immediately, then pre-order The Knights of Solomon. Trust me—you'll thank me later.
📚 The Knights of Solomon – J.D. Miles (Hellbound #2)
If you like your fantasy to be... you know... actual fantasy (looking at you, romantasy 👀), mixed with teenage awkwardness, chaos, demons, and Dean Winchester desperately trying to run a school full of supernatural disasters... congratulations, you've found your next obsession.
I started this at 3pm and finished it before 8am the next day. Yes, I did have the inconvenience of sleeping. No, I did not want to.
The last 20%?? Absolute carnage. I was shouting at the book, loudly swearing at innocent pages, and questioning J.D. Miles' life choices.
Zeph and Cody continue to be the elite chaotic duo. Dangerous? Absolutely. Hilarious? Even more so. Every book needs friends like these... preferably at a safe distance.
I've laughed, cried, gasped, and experienced enough emotional damage that I'm already desperate for book three. If pre-orders were live, my money would already be gone.
So if you haven't read The Seals of Solomon yet... what are you doing? Go fix that immediately, then pre-order The Knights of Solomon. Trust me—you'll thank me later.
July 21, 2026
What can I even say?
It’s like JD took all of my emotions then chucked them in a washing machine & pressed spin. I’ve got whiplash from how quickly I went from happy to devastated, from chill to enraged.
As with SOS his writing is on point. He continues to weave a tale that sucks you in from the very first chapter, then he jumbles you all about & spits you out at the end thinking what the hell? Knights has been a wild ride and I cannot recommend it enough.
If you want a book that has you on the edge of your seat, that you cannot possibly put down until you’ve finished then this is the series for you. You will not be disappointed.
Welcome back to St Micheals.
It’s like JD took all of my emotions then chucked them in a washing machine & pressed spin. I’ve got whiplash from how quickly I went from happy to devastated, from chill to enraged.
As with SOS his writing is on point. He continues to weave a tale that sucks you in from the very first chapter, then he jumbles you all about & spits you out at the end thinking what the hell? Knights has been a wild ride and I cannot recommend it enough.
If you want a book that has you on the edge of your seat, that you cannot possibly put down until you’ve finished then this is the series for you. You will not be disappointed.
Welcome back to St Micheals.
July 25, 2026
I was incredibly privileged to be chosen as an ARC reader for The Knights of Solomon. After absolutely devouring the first book in J.D. Miles’ Hellbound series, The Seals of Solomon, I was desperate to get back to Hell School.
Honestly, 5 stars feels unfair. For me, this is a 6-star read.
I told myself I was going to take my time with this one—to savour every chapter and make it last. That plan failed spectacularly. It’s as if something has been woven into these pages and I was caught hook, line, and sinker from the very first chapter.
The plot is relentlessly captivating, with twists that are perfectly executed and leave you reeling. Every time I thought I had things figured out, J.D. Miles proved me wrong. And the demonic destruction? Absolutely phenomenal.
Thank you, from the very bottom of The Pit, for giving me the opportunity to read this story early. It has been an unforgettable journey.
Now, if you’ll excuse me…
Let’s go, Seals!
And as always, Zeph is King.
Honestly, 5 stars feels unfair. For me, this is a 6-star read.
I told myself I was going to take my time with this one—to savour every chapter and make it last. That plan failed spectacularly. It’s as if something has been woven into these pages and I was caught hook, line, and sinker from the very first chapter.
The plot is relentlessly captivating, with twists that are perfectly executed and leave you reeling. Every time I thought I had things figured out, J.D. Miles proved me wrong. And the demonic destruction? Absolutely phenomenal.
Thank you, from the very bottom of The Pit, for giving me the opportunity to read this story early. It has been an unforgettable journey.
Now, if you’ll excuse me…
Let’s go, Seals!
And as always, Zeph is King.
July 26, 2026
This book was written by a chaos demon I think (that’s you J.D) because it had me all over the place emotionally.
I love the MC, friend group, the love interest going on, the hilarity of Zeph and Cody who are my fave’s, but especially the captivating plot which had me staying up late to squeeze in a few more chapters. The last 30% was insane and I was in a reading frenzy till I finished after 2am.
It had its hooks in me from the very first page and I love seeing the storyline from a different point of view at the start and end.
This one has left me reeling and in serious need of the next book.
I feel so very grateful to have been chosen to ARC read The Knights of Solomon.
A perfect mix of dark academia, demons/monsters, and found family.
I love the MC, friend group, the love interest going on, the hilarity of Zeph and Cody who are my fave’s, but especially the captivating plot which had me staying up late to squeeze in a few more chapters. The last 30% was insane and I was in a reading frenzy till I finished after 2am.
It had its hooks in me from the very first page and I love seeing the storyline from a different point of view at the start and end.
This one has left me reeling and in serious need of the next book.
I feel so very grateful to have been chosen to ARC read The Knights of Solomon.
A perfect mix of dark academia, demons/monsters, and found family.
Review of advance copy received from Author
My honest review.
Welcome back to hell school. If you're a fan of Supernatural and the themes within, then I can assure you'll love this series with its own take on a world filled with demons and faith.
Be prepared, this book is more intense than the first.
More magic.
More spells.
More drama.
More intrigue.
More love.
More conspiracies.
More loss.
More carnage.
Higher costs.
The writer has you're emotions dangling on a string and have no choice but to let him take you where he wants. So give up you free will and let him take you on the journey. You'll be begging for book 3 by the end.
Welcome back to hell school. If you're a fan of Supernatural and the themes within, then I can assure you'll love this series with its own take on a world filled with demons and faith.
Be prepared, this book is more intense than the first.
More magic.
More spells.
More drama.
More intrigue.
More love.
More conspiracies.
More loss.
More carnage.
Higher costs.
The writer has you're emotions dangling on a string and have no choice but to let him take you where he wants. So give up you free will and let him take you on the journey. You'll be begging for book 3 by the end.
August 31, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dark, Gripping and Completely Addictive
It has been an absolute pleasure to once again be chosen as an ARC reader for J.D. Miles. I was lucky enough to ARC read the first book, The Seals of Solomon, and now The Knights of Solomon, the second book in the Hellbound Series.
And somehow, this journey has only become darker…
The Knights of Solomon took me on an incredible rollercoaster of emotions, suspense and tension. Just when I thought I could breathe, something else dragged me straight back into the darkness.
J.D. Miles' world-building is so intricate and vivid that I don't simply read his words—I see them. The darkness, the danger, the demons lurking just beneath the surface… the whole world comes alive around you, sometimes a little more vividly than you might want it to!
The character development is just as compelling. These characters are flawed, believable and wonderfully complex, and after following them from The Seals of Solomon, I've become completely invested in what happens to them. You feel their fear, their struggles and their choices—and sometimes you're left wondering exactly who, or what, you should trust.
The suspense builds relentlessly, and by the end I was left well and truly on tenterhooks. There are questions I NEED answers to, and the wait for the next book is going to feel painfully long.
Dark, atmospheric, gripping and impossible to put down, The Knights of Solomon has pulled me even deeper into the Hellbound Series.
J.D. Miles, you've opened the gates now… you officially have a fan for life. 🖤🔥
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five very well-deserved stars.
It has been an absolute pleasure to once again be chosen as an ARC reader for J.D. Miles. I was lucky enough to ARC read the first book, The Seals of Solomon, and now The Knights of Solomon, the second book in the Hellbound Series.
And somehow, this journey has only become darker…
The Knights of Solomon took me on an incredible rollercoaster of emotions, suspense and tension. Just when I thought I could breathe, something else dragged me straight back into the darkness.
J.D. Miles' world-building is so intricate and vivid that I don't simply read his words—I see them. The darkness, the danger, the demons lurking just beneath the surface… the whole world comes alive around you, sometimes a little more vividly than you might want it to!
The character development is just as compelling. These characters are flawed, believable and wonderfully complex, and after following them from The Seals of Solomon, I've become completely invested in what happens to them. You feel their fear, their struggles and their choices—and sometimes you're left wondering exactly who, or what, you should trust.
The suspense builds relentlessly, and by the end I was left well and truly on tenterhooks. There are questions I NEED answers to, and the wait for the next book is going to feel painfully long.
Dark, atmospheric, gripping and impossible to put down, The Knights of Solomon has pulled me even deeper into the Hellbound Series.
J.D. Miles, you've opened the gates now… you officially have a fan for life. 🖤🔥
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five very well-deserved stars.
September 7, 2026
Amazing! So fast paced, so much going on, couldn’t put it down (and was most upset that I had to so I could participate).
Loved the twist in this! All of the twists actually, there was just so many.
Im far too emotionally invested in these boys, I was so distressed and then equally thrilled about Cody! Threats were almost being thrown about though! Please can Zeph have more dragons 😁
Loved the twist in this! All of the twists actually, there was just so many.
Im far too emotionally invested in these boys, I was so distressed and then equally thrilled about Cody! Threats were almost being thrown about though! Please can Zeph have more dragons 😁
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 30, 2026
Review of advanced readers copy gifted by the author:
I dont even have the words to describe the wild ride this book took me on. I thought I loved book 1, but wow, this one just took the story to a whole new level! It’s darker, grittier, more gory, there’s more humour and there’s even some romance and spice added to the mix. I loved Nate’s development in this story. I had so many emotions while reading this book. It was a wild ride and my mind is blown at the ending! Double mind blown! From the epilogue!!! 🤯🤯
July 23, 2026
You Knight want to pick this up….
Advanced Copy Reader Review
The Knights of Solomon. Where do I begin?
I could go into how well crafted the story is (because it is)
I could go to into how well written the book is (because it is)
I could go into how talented the author is (because he is)
I could go into how the characters are well developed and entertaining(because they are)
I might even go into how much I enjoyed reading this book (because you’re d**n right I did)
Unexpected twists, turns, and exorcisms. What more do you need?!
Another fantastic book from a truly talented author of the genre.
Read this book. Then, go back and read his first book (Seals) then read this book again.
Easiest 5* ever.
Advanced Copy Reader Review
The Knights of Solomon. Where do I begin?
I could go into how well crafted the story is (because it is)
I could go to into how well written the book is (because it is)
I could go into how talented the author is (because he is)
I could go into how the characters are well developed and entertaining(because they are)
I might even go into how much I enjoyed reading this book (because you’re d**n right I did)
Unexpected twists, turns, and exorcisms. What more do you need?!
Another fantastic book from a truly talented author of the genre.
Read this book. Then, go back and read his first book (Seals) then read this book again.
Easiest 5* ever.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC review:
I will be back with a review when I’ve sat and stared at a wall for a bit …
OKAY 12 hours later and I’m back from staring at the wall.
Now where do I begin, this is the second book in the Hellbound series and it is yet again a 5 STAR READ IMMEDIATELY!!
The biggest rollercoaster ride, its action packed, it yearning, its crying, there’s trauma, there’s anxiety and it’s sitting staring at the book thinking WTF HOW
The character development in this is incredible, you never know who to trust and what anyone’s actual motives are - this book gives me anxiety to trust anything..
I absolutely love being at Hell school (St Michael’s Academy) and feel like I can picture everything written (everything graphically violent too) as it’s described AMAZINGLY.
I am utterly obsessed with this series and CANT WAIT FOR BOOK 3 👀 so in the mean time I’m going to have to patiently wait for the time to re read the entire series
I will be back with a review when I’ve sat and stared at a wall for a bit …
OKAY 12 hours later and I’m back from staring at the wall.
Now where do I begin, this is the second book in the Hellbound series and it is yet again a 5 STAR READ IMMEDIATELY!!
The biggest rollercoaster ride, its action packed, it yearning, its crying, there’s trauma, there’s anxiety and it’s sitting staring at the book thinking WTF HOW
The character development in this is incredible, you never know who to trust and what anyone’s actual motives are - this book gives me anxiety to trust anything..
I absolutely love being at Hell school (St Michael’s Academy) and feel like I can picture everything written (everything graphically violent too) as it’s described AMAZINGLY.
I am utterly obsessed with this series and CANT WAIT FOR BOOK 3 👀 so in the mean time I’m going to have to patiently wait for the time to re read the entire series
September 6, 2026
Okay… where do I even start with this book?! 😅
Knights of Solomon by J. D. Miles took me on an emotional rollercoaster I absolutely was NOT prepared for. I went from intrigued, to suspicious, to completely invested, to yelling internally at the characters, yelling externally at J. D. Miles and then somehow feeling ALL THE FEELINGS. 😂
There’s mystery, history, danger, secrets, twists and turns, but what really got me was the way this story tugs on your emotions. Just when I thought I’d settled into where the story was going, something would happen and I’d be right back in the thick of it, wondering what on earth was going to happen next.
Some parts had me holding my breath, others had me questioning everything, and there were definitely moments where I wanted to shout at the book. In the best possible way. Oh and tears, because that definitely happened.
It’s one of those reads where you become far too emotionally involved and suddenly realise you’re sitting there thinking about the characters when you’re supposed to be doing something else. 😂
And honestly… if you grew up on Harry Potter, this is the series for you. There’s something about that whole dangerous school setting that hits a very particular part of my childhood, loving books heart. 😂 For all the danger, chaos and gore, I genuinely can’t put into words the absolute JOY I feel every time I get to go back into Hell School.
Yes, it’s dangerous. Yes, there’s gore. Yes, I should probably question why I’m so happy to return to a place that would probably get me killed… but here I am, absolutely loving every second of it. 😂
Gripping, unpredictable, emotional and completely addictive. I’m officially far too attached, and I have absolutely no regrets.
5 stars from me — and possibly an emotional support biscuit required afterwards
Knights of Solomon by J. D. Miles took me on an emotional rollercoaster I absolutely was NOT prepared for. I went from intrigued, to suspicious, to completely invested, to yelling internally at the characters, yelling externally at J. D. Miles and then somehow feeling ALL THE FEELINGS. 😂
There’s mystery, history, danger, secrets, twists and turns, but what really got me was the way this story tugs on your emotions. Just when I thought I’d settled into where the story was going, something would happen and I’d be right back in the thick of it, wondering what on earth was going to happen next.
Some parts had me holding my breath, others had me questioning everything, and there were definitely moments where I wanted to shout at the book. In the best possible way. Oh and tears, because that definitely happened.
It’s one of those reads where you become far too emotionally involved and suddenly realise you’re sitting there thinking about the characters when you’re supposed to be doing something else. 😂
And honestly… if you grew up on Harry Potter, this is the series for you. There’s something about that whole dangerous school setting that hits a very particular part of my childhood, loving books heart. 😂 For all the danger, chaos and gore, I genuinely can’t put into words the absolute JOY I feel every time I get to go back into Hell School.
Yes, it’s dangerous. Yes, there’s gore. Yes, I should probably question why I’m so happy to return to a place that would probably get me killed… but here I am, absolutely loving every second of it. 😂
Gripping, unpredictable, emotional and completely addictive. I’m officially far too attached, and I have absolutely no regrets.
5 stars from me — and possibly an emotional support biscuit required afterwards
September 7, 2026
Another absolute banger! Excellent second installment of the series..
Wow, just wow!
What a hellish delight book 2 is!
That twist at the end... pure genius!
Fantastic action, superb story telling 👏
Absolutely love this series. I really hope book 3 comes soon, as I need to know what happens next!
Mr Miles is very talented, ive said it before, and I will say it again..
I really believe this series will go viral soon.
Who knows maybe even become its own t.v show in the future..
ITS JUST THAT GOOD.
It is such an unique fantasy series. It really has it all.
Also Mr Miles and his lovely wife are such lovely people too. Follow their socials as they are also hilariously funny! (Insert supernatural parody dancing) 😆 🤣
Please give this series a go.. the world building is some of the best ive ever read.. and I read alot!
Read book one, then come back here, and read this straight away. You won't be sorry!!
Also the physical books are gorgeous! They will look EPIC on any book collectors shelf!!
Highly recommend 👌
P.s Nate and BB need to kick the traitors @ss please!
Wow, just wow!
What a hellish delight book 2 is!
That twist at the end... pure genius!
Fantastic action, superb story telling 👏
Absolutely love this series. I really hope book 3 comes soon, as I need to know what happens next!
Mr Miles is very talented, ive said it before, and I will say it again..
I really believe this series will go viral soon.
Who knows maybe even become its own t.v show in the future..
ITS JUST THAT GOOD.
It is such an unique fantasy series. It really has it all.
Also Mr Miles and his lovely wife are such lovely people too. Follow their socials as they are also hilariously funny! (Insert supernatural parody dancing) 😆 🤣
Please give this series a go.. the world building is some of the best ive ever read.. and I read alot!
Read book one, then come back here, and read this straight away. You won't be sorry!!
Also the physical books are gorgeous! They will look EPIC on any book collectors shelf!!
Highly recommend 👌
P.s Nate and BB need to kick the traitors @ss please!
September 14, 2026
The Knights of Solomon absolutely blew me away.
This isn’t dark academia with a few spooky edges — it’s occult academia with teeth and hellfire.
J.D. Miles takes everything I loved about The Seals of Solomon and pushes it further: the lore is richer, the atmosphere is darker, the stakes are higher, and Nate’s character development is genuinely painful in the best way. He feels changed by everything that came before, and a huge part of the tension is not just whether he can save the people he loves, but whether he can do it without losing the parts of himself that made me care about him in the first place.
The worldbuilding is incredibly detailed and immersive, the twists are brilliant, and the final quarter somehow ramps the tension up even further without ever feeling rushed. The action is cinematic, the emotional stakes are brutal, and the humour lands exactly when the book needs a little relief.
I also really enjoyed Nate’s growing connection with Scarlet. Their scenes bring a softer edge to an otherwise very heavy story, although after some of the twists in this book I no longer trust anything enough to confidently predict where any relationship is heading.
My only tiny criticism is that this is a heavy read. There is a lot of lore, emotion, violence, trauma and plot packed into 447 pages, so it takes concentration and emotional energy. For me, though, it was completely worth it.
🌶️ Spice: 2/5 — low frequency, high intensity. There is one fully open-door scene and it absolutely delivers.
This is a series where continuity matters, so I strongly recommend reading The Seals of Solomon first. The character relationships, lore and emotional impact are so much stronger because of it.
Five huge stars. I’m satisfied, emotionally wrecked, and already desperate for book three. 🖤🔥
This isn’t dark academia with a few spooky edges — it’s occult academia with teeth and hellfire.
J.D. Miles takes everything I loved about The Seals of Solomon and pushes it further: the lore is richer, the atmosphere is darker, the stakes are higher, and Nate’s character development is genuinely painful in the best way. He feels changed by everything that came before, and a huge part of the tension is not just whether he can save the people he loves, but whether he can do it without losing the parts of himself that made me care about him in the first place.
The worldbuilding is incredibly detailed and immersive, the twists are brilliant, and the final quarter somehow ramps the tension up even further without ever feeling rushed. The action is cinematic, the emotional stakes are brutal, and the humour lands exactly when the book needs a little relief.
I also really enjoyed Nate’s growing connection with Scarlet. Their scenes bring a softer edge to an otherwise very heavy story, although after some of the twists in this book I no longer trust anything enough to confidently predict where any relationship is heading.
My only tiny criticism is that this is a heavy read. There is a lot of lore, emotion, violence, trauma and plot packed into 447 pages, so it takes concentration and emotional energy. For me, though, it was completely worth it.
🌶️ Spice: 2/5 — low frequency, high intensity. There is one fully open-door scene and it absolutely delivers.
This is a series where continuity matters, so I strongly recommend reading The Seals of Solomon first. The character relationships, lore and emotional impact are so much stronger because of it.
Five huge stars. I’m satisfied, emotionally wrecked, and already desperate for book three. 🖤🔥
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was another incredible 6 star read by j.d. miles! Where do i even start!
The first book was already a six star read for me so when i started arc reading the knights of solomon i wasn’t scared i wouldn’t like it. And damn i was right i love this series with my hole heart even though the cliffhanger nearly gave me a heart attack🤣 the author himself is soo soo good at making cliffhangers so be prepared!😉
I would reccomend this book to all dark academia, harry potter, super natural fantasy fans! Because this is a book you can’t miss!
The first book was already a six star read for me so when i started arc reading the knights of solomon i wasn’t scared i wouldn’t like it. And damn i was right i love this series with my hole heart even though the cliffhanger nearly gave me a heart attack🤣 the author himself is soo soo good at making cliffhangers so be prepared!😉
I would reccomend this book to all dark academia, harry potter, super natural fantasy fans! Because this is a book you can’t miss!
August 31, 2026
Welcome to St Michaels... HELL ON EARTH!!
Firstly, I'd like to say, that I really appreciated the recap given... by the darkly comedic Zeph (I love him).
It got my middle aged cogs going 😁.
Whoaaaa the ante was well and truly upped. My flabbers are gasted!
Nate, Cody, Jin, and Ger are in for the fight of their lives. Zeph, our little imp, will obviously be accompanying them.
Will Nate get his family back, or will they disappear forever at the hands of the sect???
The Knights are brought in, a secretive organisation... who are they? What is their true purpose?
Magic is woven through the pages of this book; the world building, magic system, even the side characters are memorable.
With the descriptions, I felt like I was there.
This author knows how to spin a yarn, I can tell you.
I love these books, and the weird and wonderful characters within the pages.
This is the second book in a series, by indie author J.D Miles. Read them, you won't be disappointed!!
WE ARE THEIRS!!
CARRY ON MY WAYWARD SON!!
Firstly, I'd like to say, that I really appreciated the recap given... by the darkly comedic Zeph (I love him).
It got my middle aged cogs going 😁.
Whoaaaa the ante was well and truly upped. My flabbers are gasted!
Nate, Cody, Jin, and Ger are in for the fight of their lives. Zeph, our little imp, will obviously be accompanying them.
Will Nate get his family back, or will they disappear forever at the hands of the sect???
The Knights are brought in, a secretive organisation... who are they? What is their true purpose?
Magic is woven through the pages of this book; the world building, magic system, even the side characters are memorable.
With the descriptions, I felt like I was there.
This author knows how to spin a yarn, I can tell you.
I love these books, and the weird and wonderful characters within the pages.
This is the second book in a series, by indie author J.D Miles. Read them, you won't be disappointed!!
WE ARE THEIRS!!
CARRY ON MY WAYWARD SON!!
August 30, 2026
Having been on the ARC team for the first book, signing up for the ARC of the Knights of Solomon was an easy decision. Many sequels have disappointed me in the past, never quite matching up to the grasping nature of the first.
This sequel was not one of them.
There are engaging and relatable characters, with witty humour that had me laughing and a plot riddled with highs and lows that had me prepared to throw my kindle across the room - with several near misses. There was even one point where my kindle was face down on my desk in time out ... it knows what it did …
St. Michaels, thank you for welcoming me home.
J. D. Miles, you have outdone yourself and I cannot wait to see where you take us all next.
This sequel was not one of them.
There are engaging and relatable characters, with witty humour that had me laughing and a plot riddled with highs and lows that had me prepared to throw my kindle across the room - with several near misses. There was even one point where my kindle was face down on my desk in time out ... it knows what it did …
St. Michaels, thank you for welcoming me home.
J. D. Miles, you have outdone yourself and I cannot wait to see where you take us all next.
September 6, 2026
Yep - amazing
What a twist that i didn’t see coming, i cant wait to read the next book! Left me wanting more…
What a twist that i didn’t see coming, i cant wait to read the next book! Left me wanting more…
September 2, 2026
Deadly
Brilliant love these books well tought out as well can't wait for the next one hope that won't be to long a wait
Brilliant love these books well tought out as well can't wait for the next one hope that won't be to long a wait
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you so much for allowing me to read another ARC read. I have been really looking forward to reading book 2 after the emotional ending of seals of Solomon!
As with book 1 seals of Solomon book 2’s knights of Solomon was a page turner!! I absolutely loved reading how Nate navigates this new part of his journey as a warden of a demon. Figuring out who he can or can’t trust, where his family could be or if they’re even alive still on-top of learning how to use his powers.Nate’s family are missing, his locks and powers aren’t feeling right and his friend is dying!
I still don’t like Sebastian (slimy git!) but I can see how actions from others have played their part in this part!
Uncle B will always be a favourite character even with his new battle scars but the twist at the end!! But the friendships they’ve built and the lengths they go to for each other is beautiful.
Now if I can have Zeph for a while, I’d much appreciate it 🫣😜
JD you do like to leave us hanging for the next instalment!!!
As with book 1 seals of Solomon book 2’s knights of Solomon was a page turner!! I absolutely loved reading how Nate navigates this new part of his journey as a warden of a demon. Figuring out who he can or can’t trust, where his family could be or if they’re even alive still on-top of learning how to use his powers.Nate’s family are missing, his locks and powers aren’t feeling right and his friend is dying!
I still don’t like Sebastian (slimy git!) but I can see how actions from others have played their part in this part!
Uncle B will always be a favourite character even with his new battle scars but the twist at the end!! But the friendships they’ve built and the lengths they go to for each other is beautiful.
Now if I can have Zeph for a while, I’d much appreciate it 🫣😜
JD you do like to leave us hanging for the next instalment!!!
Review of advance copy received from Indie Reviewers
I am so thankful I was an ARC reader for this amazing second book! Thank you again!
This is such an amazing second book I loved it so much! It was a wild roller coaster ride of emotions and action for this book. Even the plot twists in it will have yous wanting more of this series or keep guessing what will happen in the book. Prepare yourselves with tissues, screaming at your kindle and even laughing at scenes in this book. This book had me crying and laughing during some scenes.
Well written and an enjoyable read for The Knights Of Solomon.
So if your into yourfantasy, into demons, friendship, cool super natural creatures, cool magical systems then this book is for you! Make sure to check out the first book of Th Seals Of Solomon.
Love this book so much and will be 100% a good re read over again so worth it.
This is such an amazing second book I loved it so much! It was a wild roller coaster ride of emotions and action for this book. Even the plot twists in it will have yous wanting more of this series or keep guessing what will happen in the book. Prepare yourselves with tissues, screaming at your kindle and even laughing at scenes in this book. This book had me crying and laughing during some scenes.
Well written and an enjoyable read for The Knights Of Solomon.
So if your into yourfantasy, into demons, friendship, cool super natural creatures, cool magical systems then this book is for you! Make sure to check out the first book of Th Seals Of Solomon.
Love this book so much and will be 100% a good re read over again so worth it.
September 26, 2026
This entire review references events of the book in ways that may provide spoilers.
Having read the second book in the series, I have come to realize that I was laboring under a fundamental misunderstanding regarding the first book. Rather than being pedantic and littered with poorly placed and poorly paced infodumps, the second book is fast-paced and snappy. The prose is casual and conversational, and the dialogue has shifted to match. This is the story the author wanted to tell to begin with - apparently the first book was the obligatory origin story that he felt he needed to produce in order to provide the appropriate background for this, The Really Cool Stuff.
Unfortunately, increased engagement and enthusiasm from the author has not resulted in an improved experience with his protagonist or his clumsily constructed plotline.
Restrictive emotionality continues to be a primary component of the protagonist's presentation. He is angry, horny, and nothing else. Events that could have provided truly interesting ways to explore how the protagonist would react to circumstances outside his control are handwaved aside in favor of dramatic resurrection spells (new magic created by the protagonist on the fly, how Amazing of him) and Cool Deus Ex Machina Re-Entrances. A later point in which the protagonist is a passenger in his own body similarly results in very little exploration of his mental state.
The dialogue continues to suffer from the same conceit as the first book - every character sounds the same. Where they sounded pedantic and pseudo-intellectual in the first book, in the second they are clearly meant to sound witty and skirting the edge of vulgarity while remaining barely acceptable. Neither of these styles is objectively bad writing, but when every character has the same voice, both of them rapidly become tiresome.
I am incredibly disappointed to report that the relatable succubus from the first book becomes the love interest of the second book, loses all of her interiority, and performs no actions that do not further the goals and desires of the protagonist. Despite getting considerably more screen time, as it were, she has become significantly less interesting. For that matter, there are very few character decisions in the second book that do not revolve specifically around the protagonist's needs and desires. The only exceptions are characters meant to be villainous and disliked. Every character meant to garner some sympathy and likability does nothing furthering their own goals - they only act according to what is important to the protagonist. The enslaved imp is meant to inject a great deal of humor into his scenes; he is instead distinctly unfunny in a way that is hilarious to pre-adolescent boys and no one else.
I can also report that I am quite sure that "dislike" is the appropriate word to describe the author's opinions of werewolves. Despite werewolves being part of the student body, there is also apparently a horde of Evil Werewolves as part of an assaulting army in the climax of the book. They are slaughtered indiscriminately, but not counted in the final tally of casualties resulting from the incident, and none of the protagonists think twice about killing other humans.
Ethics remain questionable, with the protagonist continuing to invade the privacy of every individual around him via his telepathy spell. In addition, he has escalated to literal mind control and brainwashing. This is not treated as morally gray or potentially inappropriate in the text; instead, it is a convenient way for the protagonist to gain advantages in his coursework and in his ongoing quest to figure out how to kill the monster that murdered his family. The narrative constantly goes out of its way to reassure the reader that the protagonist is A Good Guy, while refusing to engage with his questionable behavior. In other words, the protagonist-centered morality train is chugging right along.
The sequel also engages in revisionist history; in several places it describes events from the first book in such a manner that I wondered if perhaps the author were referencing another work entirely. The protagonist's relationship with the love interest from the first book was, according to this book, "comprised mainly of intellectual banter." I distinctly recall the relationship consisting mostly of the protagonist being awkward around his love interest in an effort to make him relatable. This sequel also described the protagonist's magical talents as "small, hard-won skills," when we all spent an entire book watching him gain stupendous powers with very little effort.
Which brings us to the protagonist's status as a Very Special Boy once again; he was formerly thought to house one of twelve demons from the second-strongest group. Of course, in the sequel, it is Revealed that his demon is in fact a Prince Of Hell - one of the strongest possible demons he could host. How the records could have been so inaccurate is handwaved as a poorly constructed conspiracy in one of the most stunning examples of fridge logic I have had the misfortune to encounter. This eventually leads the protagonist to the only action the story seems to think is morally questionable, which is deliberately opening himself to active alliance with his demon. However, this is the final scene with the protagonist, in what is meant to be an Exciting Cliffhanger.
The final indignity is a twist in the epilogue that is also a flagrant attempt at an additional Exciting Cliffhanger. It was telegraphed from literally the first appearance of the character in question. It is not a surprise. In the hands of a better author, it might have been. However, we have now spent two books being told that our protagonist is The Best And Most Special Boy Ever, and it is therefore blatantly obvious that the only other character hosting a Super Amazing Special Prince Of Hell demon must be evil. If not, Yagami Lite would have to share the spotlight and that clearly wasn't going to happen. Ergo, the "surprise" villain.
At the time of this review, incidentally, there are 52 reviews in total. 36 of the 49 5-star reviews and both 4-star reviews are of ARCs. I firmly believe all 38 readers who received the advance copies did pay the correct price for this book.
Having read the second book in the series, I have come to realize that I was laboring under a fundamental misunderstanding regarding the first book. Rather than being pedantic and littered with poorly placed and poorly paced infodumps, the second book is fast-paced and snappy. The prose is casual and conversational, and the dialogue has shifted to match. This is the story the author wanted to tell to begin with - apparently the first book was the obligatory origin story that he felt he needed to produce in order to provide the appropriate background for this, The Really Cool Stuff.
Unfortunately, increased engagement and enthusiasm from the author has not resulted in an improved experience with his protagonist or his clumsily constructed plotline.
Restrictive emotionality continues to be a primary component of the protagonist's presentation. He is angry, horny, and nothing else. Events that could have provided truly interesting ways to explore how the protagonist would react to circumstances outside his control are handwaved aside in favor of dramatic resurrection spells (new magic created by the protagonist on the fly, how Amazing of him) and Cool Deus Ex Machina Re-Entrances. A later point in which the protagonist is a passenger in his own body similarly results in very little exploration of his mental state.
The dialogue continues to suffer from the same conceit as the first book - every character sounds the same. Where they sounded pedantic and pseudo-intellectual in the first book, in the second they are clearly meant to sound witty and skirting the edge of vulgarity while remaining barely acceptable. Neither of these styles is objectively bad writing, but when every character has the same voice, both of them rapidly become tiresome.
I am incredibly disappointed to report that the relatable succubus from the first book becomes the love interest of the second book, loses all of her interiority, and performs no actions that do not further the goals and desires of the protagonist. Despite getting considerably more screen time, as it were, she has become significantly less interesting. For that matter, there are very few character decisions in the second book that do not revolve specifically around the protagonist's needs and desires. The only exceptions are characters meant to be villainous and disliked. Every character meant to garner some sympathy and likability does nothing furthering their own goals - they only act according to what is important to the protagonist. The enslaved imp is meant to inject a great deal of humor into his scenes; he is instead distinctly unfunny in a way that is hilarious to pre-adolescent boys and no one else.
I can also report that I am quite sure that "dislike" is the appropriate word to describe the author's opinions of werewolves. Despite werewolves being part of the student body, there is also apparently a horde of Evil Werewolves as part of an assaulting army in the climax of the book. They are slaughtered indiscriminately, but not counted in the final tally of casualties resulting from the incident, and none of the protagonists think twice about killing other humans.
Ethics remain questionable, with the protagonist continuing to invade the privacy of every individual around him via his telepathy spell. In addition, he has escalated to literal mind control and brainwashing. This is not treated as morally gray or potentially inappropriate in the text; instead, it is a convenient way for the protagonist to gain advantages in his coursework and in his ongoing quest to figure out how to kill the monster that murdered his family. The narrative constantly goes out of its way to reassure the reader that the protagonist is A Good Guy, while refusing to engage with his questionable behavior. In other words, the protagonist-centered morality train is chugging right along.
The sequel also engages in revisionist history; in several places it describes events from the first book in such a manner that I wondered if perhaps the author were referencing another work entirely. The protagonist's relationship with the love interest from the first book was, according to this book, "comprised mainly of intellectual banter." I distinctly recall the relationship consisting mostly of the protagonist being awkward around his love interest in an effort to make him relatable. This sequel also described the protagonist's magical talents as "small, hard-won skills," when we all spent an entire book watching him gain stupendous powers with very little effort.
Which brings us to the protagonist's status as a Very Special Boy once again; he was formerly thought to house one of twelve demons from the second-strongest group. Of course, in the sequel, it is Revealed that his demon is in fact a Prince Of Hell - one of the strongest possible demons he could host. How the records could have been so inaccurate is handwaved as a poorly constructed conspiracy in one of the most stunning examples of fridge logic I have had the misfortune to encounter. This eventually leads the protagonist to the only action the story seems to think is morally questionable, which is deliberately opening himself to active alliance with his demon. However, this is the final scene with the protagonist, in what is meant to be an Exciting Cliffhanger.
The final indignity is a twist in the epilogue that is also a flagrant attempt at an additional Exciting Cliffhanger. It was telegraphed from literally the first appearance of the character in question. It is not a surprise. In the hands of a better author, it might have been. However, we have now spent two books being told that our protagonist is The Best And Most Special Boy Ever, and it is therefore blatantly obvious that the only other character hosting a Super Amazing Special Prince Of Hell demon must be evil. If not, Yagami Lite would have to share the spotlight and that clearly wasn't going to happen. Ergo, the "surprise" villain.
At the time of this review, incidentally, there are 52 reviews in total. 36 of the 49 5-star reviews and both 4-star reviews are of ARCs. I firmly believe all 38 readers who received the advance copies did pay the correct price for this book.
September 1, 2026
OH MY GODDDDD WHAT A BOOK
When I read the first book the seals of Solomon I had high hopes for book 2 and they surpassed them what an absolutely amazing book it had me hooked from page one I've been through so many emotions what a ride and the epilogue at the end had my jaw hitting the floor this is definitely my favourite read of the year can't wait for book 3 😀
When I read the first book the seals of Solomon I had high hopes for book 2 and they surpassed them what an absolutely amazing book it had me hooked from page one I've been through so many emotions what a ride and the epilogue at the end had my jaw hitting the floor this is definitely my favourite read of the year can't wait for book 3 😀
November 9, 2026
Book 2 in the hellbound series!! WTF have you done to me?! This series so far has got to be the greatest series to ever be written!!! I need the next one, but that is in the process of being written!!!
Everything Nate thought he had, everything!!! Just plot twist after plot twist after plot twist!!! Youwhaaat!!
And after reading the epilogue!!! 🤯 I'm sorry..... Let's go back to book 1 shall we!!! I don't want this review to contain spoilers but the ending to Knights was absolutely amazing and frustrating and annoying and I'm sorry? What??
If you haven't read this series so far..... What are you waiting for? It's got wit, it's got humour, it's got demons, possession, werewolves, were-tiger, vampires, all things supernatural, it's even got a tiny little pop of spice.
Everything Nate thought he had, everything!!! Just plot twist after plot twist after plot twist!!! Youwhaaat!!
And after reading the epilogue!!! 🤯 I'm sorry..... Let's go back to book 1 shall we!!! I don't want this review to contain spoilers but the ending to Knights was absolutely amazing and frustrating and annoying and I'm sorry? What??
If you haven't read this series so far..... What are you waiting for? It's got wit, it's got humour, it's got demons, possession, werewolves, were-tiger, vampires, all things supernatural, it's even got a tiny little pop of spice.
October 18, 2026
I am shook. This.was.mindblowing. What a sequel. I don’t even have words right now. I lost sleep, I laughed, I cried, I cursed the author and he’s now an automatic download for me now. Anything he writes I will read. The story is incredible, the scope of the world? Incredible. The prose? immersive and utterly addictive. My only complaint? what do you mean book 3 isn’t out yet?! How am I supposed to live like this. Take a bow JD Miles.
September 14, 2026
Absolutely fantastic, yet again. Book two built on everything from the first novel and escalated all of it. The crescendo is amazing. I highly recommend it!
November 1, 2026
Holy hell! Quite literally!
Such a great follow up, with some genuinely creepy moments!
Cannot wait for book 3!!
Such a great follow up, with some genuinely creepy moments!
Cannot wait for book 3!!
July 31, 2026
If you want your read to make you laugh, cry, shout and have to pick your jaw up off of the floor, then this is a must read for you!
We are back at St Michaels Academy and this term did not disappoint. Nate has a battle to fight and it’s personal, but he has his band of not so merry men with him every step of the way and everything is not as it seems.
JD Miles has a way of spinning a tale that makes you look in every direction except the way that we’re actually heading. The last 30% of the book moves so fast, and the things that are happening will make you not want to put it down, so I suggest you clear your diary before starting as it is a rollercoaster of a ride and you won’t want to get off.
The Knights of Soloman did not disappoint but now we have to begin the long wait for book 3 (and Zeph merch, cause we all love Zeph, right!?!).
Review of an advanced copy received from author but all views are my own and voluntarily given!
We are back at St Michaels Academy and this term did not disappoint. Nate has a battle to fight and it’s personal, but he has his band of not so merry men with him every step of the way and everything is not as it seems.
JD Miles has a way of spinning a tale that makes you look in every direction except the way that we’re actually heading. The last 30% of the book moves so fast, and the things that are happening will make you not want to put it down, so I suggest you clear your diary before starting as it is a rollercoaster of a ride and you won’t want to get off.
The Knights of Soloman did not disappoint but now we have to begin the long wait for book 3 (and Zeph merch, cause we all love Zeph, right!?!).
Review of an advanced copy received from author but all views are my own and voluntarily given!
September 17, 2026
Arc reader review;
I couldn't wait to jump back into hell school, and book 2 did not disappoint. Emotions were properly put through the ringer in the best way. A whirlwind of all the feelings.
A book series all fantasy readers need to read!
I couldn't wait to jump back into hell school, and book 2 did not disappoint. Emotions were properly put through the ringer in the best way. A whirlwind of all the feelings.
A book series all fantasy readers need to read!
Review of advance copy received from Author
After finishing The Seals of Solomon, I couldn't wait to return to St. Michael's Academy, and somehow The Knights of Solomon managed to exceed my already high expectations.
The story wastes no time throwing you back into the action, but it also gives just enough of a recap to help you settle back into the world. From there, the pace rarely lets up as Nate continues his search for answers with the help of his friends, while new dangers, shocking revelations and impossible choices constantly raise the stakes.
One of my favourite aspects of this series continues to be its characters. The friendships feel stronger than ever, and I loved seeing those relationships develop further. Cody and Zeph once again stole plenty of scenes with their humour, balancing the darker moments perfectly. The supporting cast is just as memorable, and even the new characters quickly found their place in the story.
The world-building is another huge strength. J.D. Miles expands the mythology without making it feel overwhelming, revealing new layers of the magical world while keeping everything easy to follow. The dark academia atmosphere, supernatural elements and hellish locations create a setting that feels both dangerous and incredibly immersive.
Emotionally, this book delivers on every level. There are moments that made me laugh, scenes that genuinely broke my heart and twists that completely caught me off guard. Every time I thought I knew where the story was heading, another surprise changed everything. The final section is especially intense, combining action, emotion and revelations in a way that made it almost impossible to stop reading.
The pacing does slow slightly around the middle, and I briefly missed the constant sense of danger that drives the opening chapters. Fortunately, it doesn't last long before the tension builds again, leading to an unforgettable finale.
By the final pages I was left staring at the book, wondering how I was supposed to wait for the next instalment. The ending is the kind of cliffhanger that leaves countless questions unanswered while making you desperate to return to this world.
Verdict: An outstanding sequel that expands the world, strengthens the characters and delivers even bigger emotional moments than the first book. If you enjoyed The Seals of Solomon, this is everything you could hope for and more.
A heartfelt thank you to J.D. for the opportunity to read an early copy of The Knights of Solomon. Returning to this world was an absolute joy, and I'm so grateful to have been part of the journey before publication.
The story wastes no time throwing you back into the action, but it also gives just enough of a recap to help you settle back into the world. From there, the pace rarely lets up as Nate continues his search for answers with the help of his friends, while new dangers, shocking revelations and impossible choices constantly raise the stakes.
One of my favourite aspects of this series continues to be its characters. The friendships feel stronger than ever, and I loved seeing those relationships develop further. Cody and Zeph once again stole plenty of scenes with their humour, balancing the darker moments perfectly. The supporting cast is just as memorable, and even the new characters quickly found their place in the story.
The world-building is another huge strength. J.D. Miles expands the mythology without making it feel overwhelming, revealing new layers of the magical world while keeping everything easy to follow. The dark academia atmosphere, supernatural elements and hellish locations create a setting that feels both dangerous and incredibly immersive.
Emotionally, this book delivers on every level. There are moments that made me laugh, scenes that genuinely broke my heart and twists that completely caught me off guard. Every time I thought I knew where the story was heading, another surprise changed everything. The final section is especially intense, combining action, emotion and revelations in a way that made it almost impossible to stop reading.
The pacing does slow slightly around the middle, and I briefly missed the constant sense of danger that drives the opening chapters. Fortunately, it doesn't last long before the tension builds again, leading to an unforgettable finale.
By the final pages I was left staring at the book, wondering how I was supposed to wait for the next instalment. The ending is the kind of cliffhanger that leaves countless questions unanswered while making you desperate to return to this world.
Verdict: An outstanding sequel that expands the world, strengthens the characters and delivers even bigger emotional moments than the first book. If you enjoyed The Seals of Solomon, this is everything you could hope for and more.
A heartfelt thank you to J.D. for the opportunity to read an early copy of The Knights of Solomon. Returning to this world was an absolute joy, and I'm so grateful to have been part of the journey before publication.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This review contains spoilers about the first book; The Seals of Solomon!
With The Knights of Solomon, we go back to Hell-school! Its action packed with room for deepened friendships, character growth and enough moments that will make you either laugh, cry, yell at the book or a combination of all!
It’s perfect for people who love well thought-out fantasy, dark academia settings, found family, teenage awkwardness (without it feeling like it is written for teenagers), demons and don’t mind a bit of gore. But don’t worry, the gore is manageable (says the person who doesn’t do horror because of just that!).
We start off with a recap of book one, written from the point of view of Zeph. It’s funny (Its Zeph, so how couldn’t it be?!) and tells you exactly what you need to know to refresh your memory. Like book one, we head straight into action, sucking you right in.
When Nate goes back to school, the search for his family continues with the help from his friends. Your feel the bond they all have strengthen and I fell in love all over again with Cody. Him and Zeph will be forever in my hall of fame for favorite characters. (Sorry Nate). Some characters, that where more present in the first book, take a bit of a backseat in this one. But I didn’t miss them. We also get introduced to some new characters. Personally, I would have loved to see even more off them, but I’m sure we’ll get plenty of that in book 3.
This book, like the first, is easy to read. Although the world that the author has built is complex, I never felt lost. In fact, I now have an even better understanding of the system and how layered it is. It amazes me how the author wrote it in a way that it felt easy to understand, while at the same time weaving everything together making sure that all the dots connect.
Like book 1, I did feel the book slowed down slightly in the middle and I missed a bit of the threat around that same point. But it still had me hooked to an extend that I couldn’t put it down. The action did pick up again a lot sooner than in book one and boy, what a ride that was. I already loved this book but the last scenes were absolutely amazing, elevating it even more! It was action packed, funny, exciting and with twists and turns I didn’t see coming!
I still can’t believe that this book hasn’t been picked up by a traditional published because it definitely deserves that! The second book won’t let you down and, although it’s a neck and neck race, is even slightly better than the first.
On a scale from 1-10 I gave this one 9,25.
With The Knights of Solomon, we go back to Hell-school! Its action packed with room for deepened friendships, character growth and enough moments that will make you either laugh, cry, yell at the book or a combination of all!
It’s perfect for people who love well thought-out fantasy, dark academia settings, found family, teenage awkwardness (without it feeling like it is written for teenagers), demons and don’t mind a bit of gore. But don’t worry, the gore is manageable (says the person who doesn’t do horror because of just that!).
We start off with a recap of book one, written from the point of view of Zeph. It’s funny (Its Zeph, so how couldn’t it be?!) and tells you exactly what you need to know to refresh your memory. Like book one, we head straight into action, sucking you right in.
When Nate goes back to school, the search for his family continues with the help from his friends. Your feel the bond they all have strengthen and I fell in love all over again with Cody. Him and Zeph will be forever in my hall of fame for favorite characters. (Sorry Nate). Some characters, that where more present in the first book, take a bit of a backseat in this one. But I didn’t miss them. We also get introduced to some new characters. Personally, I would have loved to see even more off them, but I’m sure we’ll get plenty of that in book 3.
This book, like the first, is easy to read. Although the world that the author has built is complex, I never felt lost. In fact, I now have an even better understanding of the system and how layered it is. It amazes me how the author wrote it in a way that it felt easy to understand, while at the same time weaving everything together making sure that all the dots connect.
Like book 1, I did feel the book slowed down slightly in the middle and I missed a bit of the threat around that same point. But it still had me hooked to an extend that I couldn’t put it down. The action did pick up again a lot sooner than in book one and boy, what a ride that was. I already loved this book but the last scenes were absolutely amazing, elevating it even more! It was action packed, funny, exciting and with twists and turns I didn’t see coming!
I still can’t believe that this book hasn’t been picked up by a traditional published because it definitely deserves that! The second book won’t let you down and, although it’s a neck and neck race, is even slightly better than the first.
On a scale from 1-10 I gave this one 9,25.
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