17 Summers: The Series

TARGET AUDIENCE

The 17 SUMMERS series has natural appeal to multiple reader demographics:

Primary: YA Readers (Ages 14-18)

  • The first two books center on high school and early college experiences with relatable emotional stakes

  • Authentic voice captures the intensity of first love and identity formation

Crossover: New Adult (Ages 18-25)

  • Later books follow characters through college and early career challenges

  • Explores the complexities of adult relationships while maintaining emotional connection to younger readers

Secondary: Adult Women (Ages 25-35)

  • Final book appeals to readers who have experienced the career/relationship tensions explored

  • Nostalgic connection to formative relationships

SERIES POTENTIAL

The 17 SUMMERS series offers significant advantages in today's publishing market:

  1. Built-in Three-Book Arc: Complete narrative vision with natural stopping points and satisfying emotional journey

  2. Growth with Readers: As the characters age, so does the target audience, creating natural reader retention

  3. Adaptation Potential: Cinematic settings, emotional depth, and episodic structure make it ideal for streaming adaptation

  4. Merchandising Opportunities: Lifestyle tie-ins across fashion, travel, and design elements featured in the books

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COMPARATIVE TITLES

TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE by Jenny Han Like Han's bestselling series, 17 SUMMERS features authentic teen voices navigating complex emotional terrain with humor and heart. Both series explore the transformative nature of first love while maintaining emotional authenticity that resonates with readers across age groups.

NORMAL PEOPLE by Sally Rooney While Rooney's novel skews older, it shares 17 SUMMERS' exploration of how class differences, timing, and circumstances repeatedly separate two people who are undeniably connected. The 17 SUMMERS series brings this sophisticated emotional complexity to the YA audience.

THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY by Jenny Han With its exploration of growth across significant summers and complicated love dynamics, 17 SUMMERS appeals directly to Han's established audience while offering the longitudinal perspective that follows characters beyond their teen years.

JUST ONE DAY/JUST ONE YEAR by Gayle Forman Like Forman's duology, 17 SUMMERS examines how brief, intense connections can alter life trajectories and how timing plays a crucial role in love stories. The series expands this concept across a broader timeframe with the emotional depth Forman's readers expect.