I like these notebooks very much. They are much more stylish than the typical notebooks and easy to tell apart from each other. They also have humorous writing on the inside covers. However, as other reviewers have noted, they don't stand up to much abuse. I used some super glue to lay the binding tape back down when it started to peel, and so far I haven't had any more issues. Note: I most noted the damage occurring when I left a pen/pencil inside. Earlier in the quarter, when I was less hectic, and putting all my writing utensils away consistently, they didn't show any wear at all. So, if you love the design, they work. Just have some super glue, and put away your pencils.