Because fans are obsessed with the details. Did you know Conrad’s age is mentioned, like, nine times across all three books? Yet people still argue about it on TikTok.
There’s a whole subculture of fans who analyze his birthday. They count the months. They calculate his age in every flashback. It’s detective work for the romantically inclined.
And honestly? It’s hilarious. We’re debating a fictional 17-year-old like he’s a presidential candidate. “He’s too immature for 17!” “No, he’s exactly right for 16!” Welcome to the fandom.
The “Too Old” or “Too Young” Debate
Some people think Conrad acts way older than his age. He smokes. He drinks. He carries the weight of his mother’s cancer. That’s heavy for a 17-year-old.
Others think he acts like a toddler. He storms off. He gives the silent treatment. He wears a leather jacket in July. Very 16-year-old energy.
The truth? He’s both. He’s a teenager with a broken heart and a driver’s license. That’s the point.
