"What is 'new adult' fiction and why is it suddenly the hot conversation in publishing? According to NA Alley, a site dedicated to the new adult fiction genre, 'New adult fiction encompasses the transition between adolescence -- a life stage often depicted in young adult fiction -- and true adulthood. Protagonists typically fall between the ages of 18 and 26, though exceptions may apply. Other terms for NA include: upper YA, crossover fiction, and mature YA.'"

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