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What Is New Adult Fiction? Everything You Need To Know

New Adult Fiction

By BlueroseonePublished 9 months ago 1 min read
What Is New Adult Fiction? Everything You Need To Know

What does "New Adult" really mean?

“New Adult” (NA) fiction is the literary middle child – not quite a teen, not fully an adult. It bridges the gap between Young Adult (YA) and Adult fiction. Typically, it focuses on characters aged 18 to 25, exploring that wild, wonderful, and confusing period of life after high school and before full-on adulthood.

Defining Characteristics of New Adult Fiction

Age range and protagonists

New adult fiction often involves protagonists aged 18 to 30, depicting the journey from youth to maturity. These protagonists frequently encounter real-life obstacles such as college, first jobs, identity exploration, and complicated romantic relationships....Continue reading

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