I just finished re-reading 'My Dark Prince' last week, and that ending left me craving more! From what I've gathered digging through forums and author interviews, there isn't an official sequel yet—but the fandom's buzzing with theories. Some fans swear they spotted hints about a spin-off featuring the royal guard's backstory in the epilogue, while others think the ambiguous final letter sets up a revenge arc. The author's Instagram teases 'big announcements' this fall, though, so fingers crossed!
In the meantime, I've been filling the void with similar gothic romances like 'Throne of Shadows' and 'Crimson Crown'. They don't hit quite the same as Prince Valen's brooding charm, but the political intrigue and slow-burn tension help. Honestly, half the fun is dissecting every symbolic detail in the original—like how the black roses in chapter nine might foreshadow a resurrection plot?