First off, these bookends are *way* sturdier than they look in photos. The honeycomb design isn’t just for show—the metal has a satisfying weight to it, and the wide base keeps my leaning tower of cookbooks from toppling over. No more ‘book avalanches’ every time I grab one!

I was skeptical about the ‘modern’ claim (so many ‘modern’ things end up looking like office supplies), but the matte black hexagon pattern actually blends perfectly with my mismatched shelves. It’s industrial enough for my partner’s tech manuals but sleek enough for my poetry collections. Compromise win!

Pro tip: They work best with medium-to-heavy books. My flimsy paperbacks sometimes need a little help staying put, but stack a hardcover on either end? Rock solid. Also, they make *excellent* impromptu phone stands when propped sideways—accidental bonus feature.

The only quirk? One arrived slightly bent during shipping (thanks, delivery roulette), but a firm press against my desk edge fixed it. For the price, I expected way less—these feel like they’ll outlast my reading habits.