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Originally Posted by laurla
Yes, NA is based on age, but I also think the sub-genre (well, those that are truly NA) is about more than the age of the character - it's about the type of story being told. Before NA became a thing, I read lots of contemps about early to mid 20 year olds that I wouldn't call NA because they weren't experiencing that 'coming of age' angst and were getting an HEA instead of NFN.
I don't care about the age of the character (okay, I do... I don't read YA at all, but that's a whole different reason). It's the trope... I don't like the dark, angsty, drama crap. That's also part of the reason I stay away from all the rockstar stuff... same trope mostly, or seems to be, at least to me. I'm probably missing out on some good books, but then again, I can't see the top of my TBR pile, so I'm not too worried about it  To each her own, I say 
I'm with NixLapi - it's nice to have the heads up - which is of course what labelling sub-genres are all about - making it easier for readers to find (or run away) from their preferred stories. I've just realized I need to pay closer attention to the blurb or sample |
Not all NA is about coming of age. I have read a few that read like contemporary romance but the couple was just younger. Not all NA is angsty either. There are a some out there that are lighthearted or full of suspense. It really be refreshing for the most part. It's not confined by the strict rules of mainstream romance. Because it's new it's not formulated yet though there are some who try to copycat other NA plots most of it is fresh and outside the box.