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Originally Posted by Blossom
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.
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Then I wouldn't call it NA, I'd call it a contemp. But that's just my opinion, FWIW (which usually isn't much
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To be honest, when the label first started being used, I agreed with you - it's just a way to tell you the couple is younger. But then it seemed all the books started morphing into a certain kind story about these young people and I've seen it discussed in many places as being focused on coming of age - which I would agree isn't always angsty - mine certainly wasn't. My college and early 20s were fairly angst free... went to school, got a broken heart, met my husband, got married, got a job...but I get that doesn't make a compelling story, huh?
Anyway, if you could give me an example of an NA where one or both of the H/h don't have a hidden past (dealing with sexual or other abuse), one or both aren't in college, the male isn't some sort of campus hero/horndog while she is repressed/sheltered etc., I'd be glad to read it. The horndog vs sheltered is a common romance trope but it's the coupled with the secret pasts that I don't like. Can't explain why, just isn't for me....