Is There A Sequel Planned For 'Heart Earth'?

I've been keeping a close eye on 'Heart Earth' since it first came out, and the possibility of a sequel has been a hot topic among fans. The author hasn't made any official announcements yet, but there are some intriguing hints in recent interviews. They mentioned exploring 'unfinished arcs' in future projects, which many speculate refers to 'Heart Earth.' The way the first book ended left so much room for expansion—especially with the unresolved tension between the surface dwellers and the subterranean civilizations. The world-building was so rich, diving deeper into the political intrigue and the mysterious energy sources beneath the planet’s crust would be a dream come true.

From a storytelling perspective, the characters’ journeys feel incomplete. Protagonist Kael’s discovery of his true heritage and the looming war hinted at in the final chapters practically beg for continuation. The author’s social media activity adds fuel to the fire—they’ve been sharing concept art labeled 'HE2' sporadically over the past year. Publishing industry insiders have also noted that the rights for 'Heart Earth' were acquired as part of a multi-book deal, which strongly suggests sequels are at least in early development. If I had to bet, we’ll hear something concrete by next year’s book convention season.

As someone who devoured 'Heart Earth' in one sitting, I’m desperate for more. The underground cities and energy wars setup is too good to leave as a standalone. While no sequel is confirmed, the author’s patreon teases new maps of the Deep Realms—seems like they’re still invested in this world. Fan theories suggest the sequel might follow Kael’s sister, who disappeared early in book one. That subterranean cliffhanger ending definitely didn’t feel like a finale.