This book feels gritty and urban, and I love that.
Something about this world feels "off" right off the bat for me, and that established a great intrigue. The dry, stagnant, and somewhat cynical nature of Eldon's perspective of his world feels so gritty and real, I couldn't help but be sucked in and wonder what in the heck is going on with him. Granted, Eldon seems slightly angsty at times, but it was more of a reticent sort of angst (not whiny, entitled, or attention-seeking), so I'm totally sold on this character: I want to know more of why Eldon's so cynical, why he's so scared of wishing, and what all of this is leading up to.
Btw, I also really like how the idea of wishing is kind of taken for granted right off the bat; nobody (not even the adults) freaks out or wonders over this fantastical phenomenon, so that settled me into the reality of this book all the better. Not to mention, I like how there's all aspects of family, friendships, work relationships, all woven into this book; that tells me that the character relationships will be well-rounded, which is something I really look for in a book.
Btw, I also really like how the idea of wishing is kind of taken for granted right off the bat; nobody (not even the adults) freaks out or wonders over this fantastical phenomenon, so that settled me into the reality of this book all the better. Not to mention, I like how there's all aspects of family, friendships, work relationships, all woven into this book; that tells me that the character relationships will be well-rounded, which is something I really look for in a book.