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Best Bookish Candles for Fantasy Lovers

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R. Nassor may spend more time with books, tea, and ceramic mugs than recommended by professionals but it hasn’t failed her so far. Nassor has a MA in English Literature from Georgetown University, where she looked at the way medieval and early modern literature reappear in fantasy books today. She’s been writing about romance, fantasy, science fiction, and pop culture for quite a while, starting at Book Riot in 2020. She’s also written for Tor.com. You can follow her on Tiktok and contact her through her website.

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Fantasy lovers know what it means to watch the world burn — or at least they know how to read about it. To fill a gap between reading and reality, here are some of the best bookish candles for fantasy lovers currently available.

These candles burn with the wrath of an angry god. They sputter with the indignity of a fallen villain. They alight at the inkling of adventure. More importantly, they are available today and can be mailed to you with little questing required on your part.

Let’s be honest. There is nothing better than lighting a themed candle as the rain splatters against your window, and you have the chance to curl up with your favorite fantasy book. Most book lovers like a good candle, but what makes these special is the theme. These are fantasy candles. Candles that are built around a genre known for bending the parameters of reality and giving readers room to explore endless possibilities. With so many fantasy worlds to choose from, the possibilities for candle shapes and sents are truly endless. These select bookish candles for fantasy lovers come from the fantasy books you love or at least hit the fantasy mood. And they are here to support you during your reading journey.

Admittedly, I am someone who goes through a frankly impressive amount of candles for a single person. I would say I was a bit of a collector. At least, I would be if I could keep candles around my house long enough for them to grow in number. That is all to say that I believe these are the best bookish candles for fantasy lovers because I would buy them. I hope you have fun with these for as long as they burn brightly and help alight your fantastical reading experience.

bookish candles for fantasy lovers

Fantasy Candle

Green candle in a clear jar with a black lid. Label with Fantasy written over a tree with a door.

For the general fantasy lover in your life, this earthy fantasy candle is for you. $19.

Fantasy Mushroom Candle

Four mushroom candles, with yellow, dark pink, light green, and light pink mushroom heads and white mushroom stocks on pink tulle.

Can you even believe how adorable these fantasy mushroom candles are? I can’t and so I need them immediately. $9+.

Witch of the Woods Soy Wax Candle

Two candles with the label Flame and Fable witch of the woods one large and the other small in front of a jar with a plant, three green books, and a candle on a candlestick.

This wood-wick fantasy candle is for all the great witches who live in the woods. $25+

Howl’s Heart Candle

Blue candle in a clear glass jar with a black top laying on top of blue fabric with the black and white label Howl's heart.

This candle is for all the fans of Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones because the book was a fantasy classic even before the Studio Ghibli film. $22.

Legendborn candle

Black background with red and blue smoke has the word Legendborn written in the center.

If you love the YA fantasy book Legendborn by Tracy Deonn as much as I do, I know you want this candle. $10.50.

Kaz “Dirtyhands” Brekker Candle

Bar in the background four bulbs hang above two red candles in glass jars with the label dirtyhands. They sit on top of a wood counter with fantasy poker chips and bills to the left.

When it comes to the YA fantasy book Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo, there are a lot of great character candles to choose from, but this kazzle dazzle candle is just so good. $21.50.

Unseelie Court Candle

A larger purple candle in a clear glass jar sits next to a purple candle in a metal tin with the matching label Unseelie Court.

I am captivated by the scent of blood-red wine, currents, and dark woods for this Unseelie court candle. $5+.

The Shire Candle

Green candle in a glass jar with the label the shire on a field surrounded by forest.

I couldn’t do a round-up of fantasy candles without a candle inspired by The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. $30+.

A Court of Shadow and Seduction Candle

lit white candle in amber jar with a black label that reads A court of Shadows and Seduction.

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas is known for having a lively candle community on Etsy, and I love the label on this candle. $17.50+.

Ineffable Candle

A light purple candle in a glass jar next to a light purple candle in a tin with the matching labels Ineffable Candle.

In this house, we don’t say no to an excellent reference to Good Omens by Neil Gaiman. $5+

Dragon’s Heart Candle

White candle in a glass jar with the label Dragon's heart.

Here there be dragons…and candles that smell like their hearts. $21.

Elven Wine Candle

Two golden candle tins, one open the other closed with the label elven wine.

This wood-wick candle is technically inspired by role-playing games, but it’s on the fantasy theme. $12.

Wonderland Candle

Candle in an amber jar with the label Wonderland and an Alice drawn standing on an overturned tea cup.

Nonsense fantasy classic Alice In Wonderland by Lewis Carroll always inspires excellent art and this candle is not an exception. $17+.

King of Battle and Blood Candle

Two candle tins with the labels Isodle x Adrian on them are in front of cut flowers and books.

I love this candle inspired by the fantasy romance book, King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair. $10+.

Lila Bard Candle

Two candles in tins with the label shadow thief + Lila Bard in front of flowers, a candle, and a stack of books.

A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab may have more iconic characters than Lila Bard, but I don’t want their candles. I want this one. $13.

Dragon’s Egg Candle

A white candle in the shape of a baby dragon hatching from an egg in front of concrete.

Here there be more dragons. This is a list of fantasy candles after all. $19+.

You now have many of the best bookish candles for fantasy lovers ready for purchase. If you still need more bookish goodies, check out these bookish items, these pride-inspired library items, and this collection of queer book merch.