If you've spent any time on BookTok or in romantasy communities, you'll know that a bookshelf is never just storage. It's a portrait. A mood board. A very public declaration of exactly which fictional worlds have taken up permanent residence in your heart.
That's the idea behind the bookshelf decoration collection at Hand of Stardust — pieces that don't just sit on your shelf, but say something about what you read and why you love it. Each one is designed by the incredibly talented TheForbiddenNerd and printed and finished by hand here in my studio in the Netherlands.
Here's what's currently available:
The Pieces
Xaden Riorson — The man who could step into shadows and steal every scene he was in. This piece captures him perfectly: leather jacket, arms crossed, quiet power radiating from every detail. For Fourth Wing and Empyrean series readers who need him on their shelf as much as in their TBR. Available in multiple colours.
Violet Sorrengail — Scribe-turned-rider, conduit raised in one hand, book resting in the other. The braid, the armour scales, the pages — every detail is there. Display her alongside Xaden for the full Empyrean experience. Available in multiple colours.
Sexy Biker with Book — Broad shoulders, leather jacket, a six-pack, and a book in hand — because the best book boyfriends are always well-read. This one slots between your books for support and comes in your choice of biker colour and helmet colour. A piece that works for any romantasy shelf regardless of which series you're currently obsessed with.
The Midnight Fae — A mysterious cloaked woman, deep in a book that clearly has her entire soul. No name needed — the books she devours speak for her. TheForbiddenNerd described her perfectly: she has hidden desires, devours her stories, and reaches the unreachable. For the readers who see themselves in her completely. Available in multiple colours.
Lights Out Skull — Based on the cover of Lights Out by Navessa Allen, this one is more versatile than it looks. It's a striking shelf piece on its own, but slide an LED tealight inside and it becomes a soft atmospheric lamp, fill the cavity with snacks and it becomes the most characterful snack holder your desk has ever seen, or rest a drink can on top — it holds up perfectly as a raised coaster. Dark romance reader energy, fully functional. The Sky Blue colourway is the closest match to the original cover.
More on the Way
This collection is still growing. TheForbiddenNerd continues to create new designs and I'll be adding more pieces as I work through them — so if you have a character or theme you'd love to see on your shelf, feel free to reach out via Instagram or email. I can't promise everything, but I do love a good suggestion.
Browse the full collection in the Book & Bookshelf Accessories section of the shop. 📚