This fast-paced story of a small town hiding a big secret had me blasting through all 400 pages in a single day! The tension of Eldon's struggle to decide what to wish for is increased not only by pressure from other characters, but by chapter headers that ominously count down to his Wish Day. I thought he was a believable protagonist, if not necessarily a lovable one. The small town lack of privacy, combined with seeing the results of his classmates' wishes, puts Eldon's temper in a pressure cooker. His family dynamics were heart-wrenching, as were the stories of other people's wishes, which are gradually revealed in small excerpt chapters. The drama of the town's proximity to Area 51 only adds to the electrifying vibes of mystery created in As You Wish. This book will have you puzzling over whether you agree with the characters' wishes, what you personally would wish for, or if you should risk wishing at all.