Picky

4/5 Picky follows the story of Zillah, a quirky 23-year-old woman, who lives with her equally quirky mother. Zillah was brought up in a unique environment, only eating foods that are listed in her Excel spreadsheet (contains only 10 foods); and doesn't have many friends. She maintains a relationship......more

Is it OCD? Anxiety? Or just plain Zillah? I found myself laughing, cringing, and oddly rooting for Zillah as she and her mother, Paula, navigated their whirlwind of quirky habits and enabling behaviors. Zillah is a “failing-to-launch adult” whose immaturity is simultaneously frustrating and endearing......more

I received an advanced copy of the audiobook. I easily fell into this audiobook. Julie’s voice provided the perfect narration to the story. The topic resonated with me, as the mum of a former picky eater. The book provides an insight into what life is like in a household where mental illness control......more

Picky by Julie T. Kinn is a really warm, optimistic story that mixes humour with a thoughtful look at mental health. At its heart, it’s a genuinely uplifting read. It touches on things like anxiety, OCD, and how mental health can affect families across generations. Without giving too much away, I lik......more

audio / 4.25* / netgalley Picky is a wonderful novel all about overcoming nature vs nurture. How fear of the unknown overtakes you, how overthinking can actually stop you from progressing in life. In the end I was left feeling incredible proud of Zilly for everything she chose to do for herself. Ment......more