This book caught my attention from the very beginning. Who among us hasn't wanted the ability to make our wishes come true, even if it was only one single wish? The idea that there is a place where you not only have the ability to do so but that it's your birthright is fascinating. If you only get one wish for you entire life, what would it be? Of course, there are restrictions on the wish, the main one being that it can't be anything so incredible that it would draw attention from the outside world. No miracles, no superlative talents that will gain you notoriety, no claims to fame. That still leaves a lot to work with. What Eldon wants most of all though is outside his reach, and he has seen the pitfalls of others wishes. Wishes that were supposed to bring a lifetime of happiness but for one reason or another just...didn't. It's a great topic for a YA book, because so many teens feel pressured to make choices that will affect the rest of their lives, their future well-being, their happiness...much like Eldon's wish. I haven't been a teenager for a few decades, but it had me thinking about happiness and where it really comes from, about creating our own destinies, and taking responsibility for our choices.