The 20 Best Gifts for Romantasy Fans

All bookworms know the conundrum. You’re about to snuggle up in bed but don’t want to fall asleep with the lights on. Everyone is sleeping on the plane and you don’t want to be *that* person turning on the overhead light. Enter the compact, convenient Glocusent book light.

“I appreciate just how many different settings there are on this light. You have three different warmths to choose from (a warm light, crisp light and ‘versatile’ shade that falls in-between), along with five different brightness levels,” LaBarbera notes in her review. “Personally, I almost never need to turn my light up past the first brightness level and usually keep it on the warm light setting, but I like that I have plenty of options.”

In addition to a rotation and swivel feature (so the light hits just right!), there’s a handy timer. Perfect for preventing you from telling yourself “just one more chapter,” only to be closing the last page of Fourth Wing at 5 a.m.

Another gift the romantasy-loving LaBarbera recommends is a Libro.fm membership. “For me, the fact that Libro.fm supports the independent bookstore of your choosing with every audiobook purchase is more than enough to keep me coming back,” she writes. “There are more than 500,000 audiobooks available in every genre on the platform—from romance to science fiction, mystery, thrillers and so much more. Plus, you have options to set a sleep timer, enter the car mode (which has larger buttons for easier control) and use AirPlay to project your audiobook to different devices.” Consider this the ideal gift for the friend who’s just hopped on the romantasy train and is trying to desperately motor through Rachel Gillig’s entire catalogue before they die of suspense.

For the person who’s stuffed every romantasy read on their Kindle (and then some), this insert is a fun way to rep all their favorite books. The cardstock print features quotes and references from a variety of popular works and authors, finished with a holographic star overlay for an otherworldly quality. It slips easily into a clear Kindle case so that the recipient can change it out at their fancy.

The Kindle Colorsoft is a splurge gift for the reader in your life. It’s got all the hallmarks of the classic Kindle, but with the addition of color. The upgrade features highlighters in four colors and a Dark Mode which adjusts the lighting while still allowing you to enjoy the images. The battery will last up to eight weeks, with a glare-free display and auto-adjusting light that will adapt to your surroundings. Complete the gift with a Kindle Unlimited subscription and pre-load your recipient’s favorite romantasy titles.

No question about it—Rhysand is the hottest thing to come out of A Court of Thorns and Roses. So what better gift to give a megafan than a candle…that smells just like the High Lord of the Night Court? This vegan soy candle is hand-mixed and features notes of citrus, jasmine and starlight. A heady, intoxicating, yet delicate scent that manages to encapsulate this morally gray love interest.

With a cocktail book like this, a romantasy reading party is an absolute must. For the bookworm who’s also the consummate host, A Coupe of Thorns and Rosé is a cheeky selection of recipes for tipples that will have you imagining your romantic interest of choice is there to clink glasses with you. From a Crescent City Cosmopolitan to a Vampiro and Empyrean Espresso Martini, it’ll be the cocktail party that no one ever forgets.

Glasser-Baker told me about her TBR jar, and I thought it was an easy and brilliant idea. We both liked this one from Amazon, which gave us romantic fairy vibes, but also thought it would be fun to customize. Simply buy a plain jar and decorate it with motifs of your friend’s or family member’s favorite romantasy reads. You can also toss in a few reading challenges written on fairy- or dragon- themed paper for a finishing touch.

Glasser-Baker and I both love the “blind date” concept with books, whereby you purchase a wrapped mystery book that leaves only a few clues as to its title. We both thought that this romantasy-themed option was fun and cute. The “spa” version includes a few extra goodies to help you relax while reading. I also like that you can choose YA or 18+ ratings.

If someone you know wants to be whisked away to the starry, exquisite world of Velaris City, this candle will come close. The sandalwood notes will create a woody, calming sense of wonder I imagine approximates the feeling of strolling through this world of wonders.

There are high chances that the romantasy fan in your life is really into dragons. I was instantly drawn to this majestic ornament that perfectly evokes what reading is to me—the explosion and collision of worlds.

A 40-ounce tumbler for the person who can’t be bothered to get up and refill their cup during a particularly smutty entrancing scene. This insulated beverage cup is an ode to Velaris City, complete with quotes and illustrations.

Twenty-nine dainty tattoos that make all the romantasy references—fated, FMC (female main character), snakes, swords, stars and dragon wings. The vegan, plant-based ink will last up to two weeks.

Trust me, a bookworm’s sole desire is to have a tote bag that enables them to carry even more books. At least, that’s why I find myself hauling tote bags around. Fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout’s From Blood and Ash series will love this tote bag—because who doesn’t want to be a “stunning, murderous little creature”?

Glasser-Baker told me she loves gifting smutty bookmarks, and we were absolutely howling when we found this one. It’s cheeky, but not *dirty.* Get this for the romantasy fan in your life ASAP.

Many serious readers are also equally serious annotators. This under-$15 kit is great for bookmarking favorite steamy scenes and pithy quotes that you’ll want to flip back to again and again.  

For the romantasy fan who appreciates bookish apparel, this otherworldly Illyrian Cabin sweatshirt is sure to hit. Not included, sadly, is the High Lord of the Night Court. (But you can dream about him!)

Many of my friends are into adult coloring and sticker books. For the Rebecca Yarros fan, this Fourth Wing-themed book offers 78 pages with scenes, quotes and characters, plus ten color stickers. Included are electric renderings of Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson’s romance, dragons Tairn, Andarna and Sgaeyl and illustrations of the cutthroat Basgiath War College.

As a bookworm myself, I can’t ever resist a beautiful limited-edition copy of my favorite tome. Callie Hart’s Quicksilver is available with an updated cover, foil accents, metallic edges, designed endpapers, a stamped foil case and—for the superfans—a bonus chapter.

Dragon fans, this one’s for you. This compact and foldable Tarin and Andarna tote bag will accommodate up to 50 pounds—great for groceries or book hauls.

Cozy season is upon us, and there’s no better cold-weather activity than curling up with a fluffy blanket and a book. This on-theme tea, a chai green rooibos, will waft the winds of fate in every curl of steam.