Taking place in a high school, The Adaptation of Mardean Rose is designed for young adults, but its themes can be enjoyed and related to by all ages who appreciate the influences of love. Love allows us to open up to others, while even discovering things we didn't know about ourselves. It allows us to be the real versions of who we are. As they are all parts of love, the topics of rationality, irrationality, and sex are also explored within this book.