u/CabbageClownfish

I'm very new to this genre but I'm struggling to find the right books for me. I'd be grateful for any recommendations!

I want:

- to squee and kick my little legs up in the air with giddiness.

- Stories with a broody male lead (not cruel), and capable female leads.

- Not really into sex scenes.

- I need it to be well written with a fleshed out plot. I don't mind if the romance is secondary.

- I prefer character depth and world complexity. But I also dont mind something easy and accessible as long as it is well written. Don't mind young adult fiction.

Read recently:

- Half a Soul. I loved this so much, I like autistic coded characters, regency fairy stuff. Grumpy male lead who was not just mean for the sake of it.

- Emily Wildes. I liked the plot, I just found the male lead very annoying.

- Spinning Silver. Loved this book, I just wish there had been more romance. I felt there was depth to these characters.

- Starside. I thought this was atrocious. Juvenile writing, cruel male lead, and childish female lead.

Hello,

Firstly I have already contacted the vets, I just want to know if anyone has had this experience while I wait for them to get back to me.

My cockatiel (Jerry) will always have bumblefoot. He is two and his entire life he has always rested on his bad foot, even at its worst. It has never bothered him. I don't think he feels alot it.

Last week his foot went black (picture on the left, not necorosis), he's been on antibiotics since then. Additionally, anti inflammatory and pain medication long term. It has been getting better (picture on the right) but now he seems like he is in discomfort for the first time despite the progress. And he laid down for the first time when he usually perches on his bad foot.

Has anyone else seen seen increased discomfort before despite appearing like it is getting better?

Well written fantasy romance?

Cockatiel in discomfort despite improvement

At the grand old age of 2, Jerry had his first voluntary bath