Okay, so I finally caved and bought these golden wing bookends after staring at them for weeks. First impression? They’re *way* prettier in person. The gold has this subtle glittery finish that gives off major ‘Golden Snitch’ vibes—total win for my Harry Potter shelf.

The weight is solid (3 lbs!), and the velvet bottom keeps them from sliding around. They held up my paperback series like a champ, but I did test them with a few chunky hardcovers—they work, but I wouldn’t overload them with encyclopedias. For aesthetics + light-to-medium duty, they’re perfect.

Also, the wings are *detailed*. Like, ‘pause-and-admire-the-texture’ detailed. My only nitpick? They’re wider than expected (6.5 inches), so they eat up shelf space if you’re tight on room. Pro tip: Display them on a desk or open surface to show off the design.

Verdict: 10/10 for looks, 8/10 for heavy-duty use. Gifted one to my sister—she screamed. Would absolutely buy again.