‘Book Boyfriends’ and ‘Shadow Daddies’: the men cashing in on romantasy

From BookTok to IRL balls, these performers embody beloved characters.

From BookTok to IRL balls, these performers embody beloved characters.

Six hours into a fantasy ball, actor Zach Harrison is sweating. He’s been wearing handmade leather armor, huge boots, and heavy six-foot bat wings all night, all while ballroom dancing and taking pictures with hundreds of fans without taking a break.

But they’re not here to see Harrison.

They’re here to meet Cassian, Lord of Bloodshed: a 500-year-old faerie who commands the army of the Night Court. For one night at a time, Harrison dons his elaborate costume and brings to life a beloved character from Sarah J. Maas’ smash hit romantasy

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