As if our constant talk of books doesn’t indicate our love for reading enough, we readers adore book-inspired goodies. We love them even more when we can use or wear our bookish merchandise daily. So, we’re highlighting some gorgeous press-on nail sets inspired by famous novels. Next time someone compliments your nails, you’ll have an excuse to talk about your favorite book!
A Court of Thorns and Roses nails by NicNailedItStudio
NicNailedItStudio has, as the shop name suggests, absolutely nailed this ACOTAR Night Court set! The dark background paired with the gold details gives the vibe of the Night Court. Meanwhile, the detailed mountain tops and glittering stars encapsulate the mountainous terrain and breathtaking night sky. What is most gorgeous about this set is that it’s elegantly subtle, which will have you saying “if you know, you know” to anyone who compliments your nails. We would love to see this set paired with Velaris-inspired gold jewelry like this!
Wicked nails by Terpnails
With Wicked: For Good coming out soon, everyone is in a Wicked craze (rightfully so, if you ask us!). These gorgeous nails by Terpnails are perfectly on theme for the release of the second movie. Elphaba is hand-painted onto these short stiletto nails with an insane amount of detail. Her signature colors are also portrayed beautifully through holographic cat’s eye polish and Swarovski crystals. If you’re looking to match with your best friend, Terpnails also has pink Wicked-inspired nails that match the Galinda aesthetic!
The Folk of the Air nails by MoonstoneMani
The Folk of the Air series has all the delicious stuff the fantasy genre has to offer: faeries, magic, and, of course, romance. The artist behind MoonstoneMani did an amazing job encapsulating all of these elements into this nail set! The set features many references to the series, including “Jude” written many times, the snake, and the Blood Crown. The color scheme of the nails gives them the same essence as the book covers in the series. With these nails on, you’ll certainly attract all of The Cruel Prince fans!
Percy Jackson & the Olympians nails by ReferenceNails
If you’re a fan of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, you’ll definitely be a fan of this nail set by ReferenceNails. Repping the iconic trident and lightning bolts, these nails gorgeously encapsulate Percy Jackson’s magic. The ocean-like designs, cloudy sky, and silver sparkles also refer to Percy’s powers. These nails would look spectacular with silver jewelry, and are also perfect for the upcoming season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Harry Potter nails by CUTEiclenails
Still waiting for your acceptance letter to Hogwarts? Don’t worry, we are too! Let’s commemorate our favorite school of witchcraft and wizardry with this magical set by CUTEiclenails! This set features the emblem of the four Hogwarts houses in a glittery polish and as well as a few other references to the series. These nails have so much detail to them that it makes us wonder if the artist who made them is a wizard… If you want to rep your Hogwarts house, you can also check TipTopNailPop on Etsy; it has sets inspired by each house, such as this Slytherin-inspired set.
Pride and Prejudice by HibouNails
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is and, dare I say, will forever be one of the most famous and celebrated romance novels in history. So — excuse me as I reference Mr. Darcy’s love confession from the book — you must allow us to tell you how ardently we admire and love this set by HibouNails. Three nails of this set feature exquisitely detailed hand-painted portraits of two iconic scenes from the 2005 adaptation. The others are more subtle but provide the same essence and complement the detailed nails. Who needs a Mr. Darcy to fall in love with when you’ve got a charming set?
Fourth Wing nails by Sweet and Fruity
Calling all Fourth Wing fans! SweetandFruity has the most stunning nail set inspired by your favorite dragon-filled romantasy. The set has subtle references to the novel, such as the dragons and part of an iconic quote. The details in the clouds and glimmering gold accents tie the set together and capture the aesthetic of the book flawlessly. You should absolutely pop these on before your next dragon-riding session!
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