Fae bargain
Present the deal at the heart of the book as a contract on screen.
Example hook: “She traded her name for his protection.”
Trope stack
Combine romance and fantasy tropes in one list.
Example hook: “Enemies to lovers + court intrigue + a cursed crown.”
Rate the love interest
Score him on loyalty, danger and 'would die for her'.
Example hook: “Rating my fae prince out of 10.”
Choose your court
Introduce factions or courts and ask viewers which they'd join.
Example hook: “Which court are you joining?”
Spice & stakes
Be clear about spice level and violence level — romantasy readers ask.
Example hook: “Spice: 3/5. Stabbing: also 3/5.”
Mood board reveal
Fast cuts of crowns, wings, forests and candlelight ending on the cover.
Example hook: “If this aesthetic is you, read this.”
Line drop
One tension-filled line of dialogue as text over a single image.
Example hook: “'Touch me again and lose the hand.'”
If you liked…
Honest comparisons to well-known romantasy series.
Example hook: “For readers who want more court politics.”
Map + romance
Show where the couple meets, fights and falls on your map.
Example hook: “Here's where they almost kissed. And where she stabbed him.”
Reader reaction
Share (with permission) a real reader message or review excerpt.
Example hook: “A reader sent me this after chapter 20…”
Tips that apply to every idea
- Put the hook on screen in the first second — many people watch with the sound off.
- Keep one idea per video; 15–30 seconds is plenty for most of these formats.
- End with one clear action: 'link in bio', 'comment your pick', or 'follow for part 2'.
- Batch-make a week of clips in one sitting, then post on a schedule you can keep.
For a full posting plan, read How to promote your book on BookTok and Reels.
Don't want to film yourself?
xBookvideo turns your manuscript into narrated, illustrated vertical episodes with subtitles — and the Marketing Pack adds 5 hook clips and a 30-day posting calendar. This sample was made from The Great Gatsby.
More for romantasy authors
Romantasy book trailer guide · How to make a book trailer · Classic books as videos