If you’re not familiar with the term new adult, it refers to the genre of books with characters at an age between YA and adult, thus: new adult. The characters are typically in their 20s, sometimes in college, sometimes working, almost always trying to figure out how the heck to handle this thing called adulthood. It’s a highly relatable genre that has sometimes struggled to find a place in publishing, but the unique experiences of readers that age makes it one I hope will continue to grow and find success in the future. And particularly when it comes to queer new adult, the intricacies of exploring and discovering sexuality or gender identity, dating, and expressing your truest self, there is so much to explore in new adult LGBTQ romance stories. And while it’s true that I would love to see so many more book coming out in this genre, that isn’t to say that there aren’t already some great books to start with. In addition to my beloved RWRB, these new adult LGBTQ romance books are a great place to start exploring the genre. Learn about the New Adult genre and find more great LGBTQ romances: Their next book slated for publication, I Kissed Shara Wheeler, is YA, but I imagine we’ll see some more great NA romcoms from them in the future. Release date: October 26, 2021
The History and Future of New Adult
What’s the Difference Between New Adult and Young Adult?
8 Queer Romances to Read
10 Queer Literary Couples with Swoony Romances
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