I love these bookends! The only downside is that my bookcase is a dark espresso, so these bookends blend in. To fix this problem, I bought some bronze "shine" from an arts and crafts store and coated these bookends in bronze. Now they stand out and have a little extra "umph"! They're also solid, heavy pieces, so they do a great job holding books up.

Pros: Durable, fun, functional
Cons: Might blend in depending on bookshelf finish