To angst or not to angst

Lately I've been reading lots of angsty books. Love them but really exhausting. Sometimes I just can't let go of the story and have to sit up into the early hours and . . . well, then I'm exhausted.

My favorites are stories where the couple have a messy break up and then get back together. Tears and grovelling does it for me!

I was wondering what others think. Do you like a lot of angst in your books or do you prefer something gentler? I must admit I can't read more than one angsty book at a time. I need a break in between.

My current series, Mockingbird Square, is about Second Chances, and has some angst. I am working on my next series, hopefully for next year, and I'm not sure yet in which direction I'm going to go.

To angst or not to angst, that is the question.

Let me know what you think!

Sara