If you are anything like me, no matter how well you know the people in your life or how long you’ve known them, gift giving is the hardest thing when birthdays and holidays come around. However, there is one surefire way to get a good gift: target their special interests. If you are still struggling, fear not! I’ve created a fun gift guide with a twist. This is curated for those romantasy fanatics in your life, so if you’re in need of inspiration, keep reading!
Starting off: What are their favorite books?
The romantasy genre is vast and has multiple subgenres: dark romantasy, cozy romantasy, high-fantasy romantasy, and more. Knowing what your loved one likes in their romantasy will help you find the books they’ll adore. Merch is always a good way to go when it comes to romantasy-themed gifts, as everyone loves repping the things they enjoy the most.
For example, Fourth Wing merch is the perfect gift for all Fourth Wing lovers. The official licensed merch page has a wide variety of gifts, from special edition clothing items to collectibles and posters. Many other romantasy books have merch websites and even have merch on Amazon. Knowing what books someone loves is the first step in curating the perfect gift for them, and it will also make the rest of the gift-buying process much easier.
Next: What do they like to do outside of reading?
You wouldn’t want to get someone younger an inappropriately worded candle, and you wouldn’t want to give something child-like to an adult. Does your friend like to cook or bake? Maybe they prefer stickers or stuffed animals. While this information may seem irrelevant to romantasy gift ideas, trust me, it’s needed. Knowing what someone likes to do can help you identify unique gifts that fit their bookish interest.
A Coupe of Thorns and Rosé by Pop Press is the perfect gift for romantasy lovers over the age of 21. It includes single-serving cocktails with creative titles that are easy to scale up for larger servings. Stickers, on the other hand, are perfect for all ages. These Crescent City-themed stickers are ideal for decorating Kindles, water bottles, notebooks, computers, and more. But don’t worry if your loved one isn’t an SJM reader; almost every romantasy fandom has curated stickers for those books.
Now: What do they need?
Asking what your friends need is always a reliable step for choosing a gift. Getting a needed item is always a generous thought, and it helps take something off the receiver’s plate. This also applies to romantasy lovers. Maybe they need a new craft, like a book nook to put on their shelf. This astrology-themed book nook is pretty, will add personality to any romantasy bookshelf, and offers a fun challenge to your book and craft-loving friends.
Or they may need bookmarks, as they keep losing theirs. Many romantasies have powerful heroines, and often, these characters wield awesome weapons, such as a sword. These sword bookmarks are fun, cute, and practical! Maybe your loved one needs a new desk lamp. This book-themed desk light with fantasy engravings is a fun gift that everyone of all ages would love. A fantasy book–themed lamp that looks like an open book? Yes, please!
Knowing what someone needs is an easy way to find the perfect gift, and I promise you that you will find a romantasy version of it somewhere, especially on Amazon or Etsy.
More Examples
The gift-giving conundrum cannot be easily solved. If you’re like me, it will always be a struggle, but that doesn’t mean you have to stress yourself out. These three steps outlined above are reliable for finding a curated gift idea for your friends or family members, but the examples I’ve offered thus far aren’t the only options. Other gifts may include:
- Themed calendars
- Themed cups/mugs/water bottles
- Themed posters
- Collectibles
- Book box sets
- Special edition books of their favorite romantasy
- Themed candles
- A handmade blind book with a romantasy book
- Handmade book packages with books, snacks, stickers, bookmarks, and more
- Themed jewelry/keychains
There are a lot of gifts out there that will fit your friend’s niche, as long as you remember the three main questions: What are their favorite books, what do they like to do, and what do they need. Happy gift shopping, and wishing you all the best reactions when you give your gifts to your romantasy-loving friends!
Want to read about five great romantasy cosplayers? Click here.
For the team’s recommended romantasy books, click here.
