Young adult novels have a popular child-adult appeal

A 2015 study revealed that 80% of young adult novels are bought by adults.^[1] It is logical to assume some adults are buying young adult novels for children. Adults like to read what their children are reading. It allows them to check that the story is appropriate and is a way of bonding with their child over their reading habits.^[2] But many adults genuinely enjoy reading young adult novels regardless of who their intended audience is. Young adult events like book signings and author talks draw in many attendees over the age of 18. Also, adults love to blog about and review young adult novels they are passionate about.^[3] In light of this, incredibly successful young adult stories like Harry Potter have been marketed at children and adults separately through their cover designs.^[4] For some adult fans of young adult novels, there's a real thrill from enthusiastic storytelling that reminds them of being young. The themes explored are page-turning rollercoasters of emotions.^[5] For others, young adult novels often have hidden meanings that reflect the dysfunctions of society and adult life. Sci-fi young adult novels like The Hunger Games explores an adult world of political and economic repression. Similarly, Divergent looks at an adult world that demands conformity and stifles individual expression.^[6] Young adult novels speak to everyone.