Tilly in Technicolor is a sweet little rom-com about two teens, (Tilly, who has ADHD, and Oliver, who is autistic) working together during a whirlwind summer in Europe. The two have a meet-disaster and get off on the wrong foot, then slowly become friends. It's a story of two kiddos learning to be and accept themselves, and learning that they deserve love and acceptance from others. Tilly is also dealing with a lot of "I don't know what I want to do with my life and I'm not good enough" internal drama, exacerbated by her mom and sister.

I really liked the characters in this book, and I enjoyed the way they got through things and interacted. Not everyone is perfect, but when given grace and kindness, everyone can begin to thrive, and that's a large part of this book. I felt like the ending was too rushed and abrupt, which bummed me out, but it'll be a great book for YA readers, especially in that age group, who are neurodivergent and want books that show the good sides of that.

Thanks to Netgalley and Wednesday Books for the e-ARC!

man this book had me giggling and kicking my feet from the very beginning! i loved both tilly and oliver so much and i highly relate to both of them. i found myself highlighting pretty much entire scenes because man so much of this book spoke to me and also was just so cute and i love love loved it! i really truly don't know what to say besides to just swoon <3 i loved the way tilly and ollie seemed to truly care for and understand each other in ways that neurotypical people can really never get. the travelling around europe for the summer vibes were so cozy and nice and made me very jealous that i wasn't there too ahaha

the plot alone was nothing groundbreaking BUT it made me really happy to read just a cute cheesy romcom with neurodivergent (and queer!) rep, because it's what we deserve, we deserve these stories too.

This book was such a delight! Tilly and Ollie were both such unique and fun characters in and of themselves, and when they were together it was absolutely *chef's kiss*!! The supporting characters of Mona, Amina, Marcus, Micah, Cubby and Darcy all added such complexity and dimension and joy to the story. I really enjoyed the mental health rep in this book. ADHD and Autism had the spotlight but multiple levels of anxiety and mental health journeys were present. As someone who identifies with some of the markers of being on the spectrum I felt safe and seen and enjoyed seeing things I myself have experienced being experienced by these beautiful characters. But I also learned so much and gained so much perspective since I am not exactly ADHD or Autistic --- and it was such a gift to have a window into how those who identify as such may see the world. The travel aspect was so much fun to experience alongside our intrepid travelers without ever having to actually pack my bags ; ) And I am absolutely in love with the nail polish company Ruhe and I so wish it actually existed!! The details, the colors, the range of emotions, the literal and found family relationships, the love story, the mental health rep ---- Mazey Eddings has delivered another absolutely delightful book and I am so grateful I got this opportunity to read an advanced copy!! My thanks to St. Martin's Press, Mazey Eddings, and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

mazey eddings has done it yet again!! this time she finally made me cry. tilly in technicolor made me feel all the feels it was just SO CUTEEE

tilly deserves the whole world i just wanted to give her the biggest hug :( oliver was so precious; i’m so glad that they found each other. FOUND FAMILY >

my one teeny tiny complaint about this book was how fast paced the ending felt. everything else about this was excellent and reminded me why i love the ya genre so much.

Me, everyday: Eh, I don’t think YA is really for me.
Mazey Eddings: Hold my beer.

I have been obsessed with every word that Mazey has published, and Tilly in Technicolor is no different. It has the same fun hijinks and hilarity as Lizzie Blake, but with all the uncertainty and self discovery you might expect in a young adult novel. Tilly just finished high school and is “interning” for her older sister’s nail polish start-up (aka traveling across Europe for the summer). She meets a total grumpy pants on her flight, who turns out to be her co-intern and the social media designer, Oliver. Even though they seem like polar opposites on the surface, learning about their shared neurodivergence (her ADHD and his Autism) shows that they actually have more in common than they realized.

Just when I thought I couldn’t love a Mazey Eddings book more than her first three adult romances, Tilly in Technicolor breaks through as one of my favorite books of 2023. The chapter titles, the one-liner jokes, the tension - I ate it all up. I was moved to tears (from laughing and also from the *emotions*) reading both Tilly & Ollie’s inner monologues about their lives as neurodiverse teens and figuring out how to navigate worlds not created for them, and it was a great reminder of how I can continue to support my teen who lives with both ADHD & ASD. I feel like I can see her better because of Tilly & Ollie – what a gift Mazey has given me (and all of us as readers).

Thank you Netgalley, Wednesday Books and RB Media for the advanced copies

“I just want to write something that makes people feel seen.”

Genre: Romance, Young Adult
Actual Rating: 5+ stars
Spicy Meter: 1 fire emoji
Content Warnings: Displays gaslighting, miscommunications, and explosive fights.

“Tilly in Technicolor” follows Tilly Twomley and Oliver Clark, two neurodivergent teens that are summer interns at Ruhe, a new eco-friendly nail polish company. They are off to the summer of their lifetimes, traveling through Europe and learning more about themselves—and each other.

I think I had never liked a clean, YA novel as much as I loved this one. Both Tilly and Ollie and every single side character won my heart over. Tilly’s coming of age is moving and the way she stands up for her dreams despite her fears and her parent’s disapproval really moved me. Between Tilly’s insightful blog posts and Oliver’s color-observant perspective, Mazey Eddings has built a cozy world in “Tilly in Technicolor”.

I cannot recommend this read enough. Grab “Tilly in Technicolor” if you’re looking for a sweet, clean romance with neurodivergent characters. Also, anyone up for a trip around Europe? Because that’s what this book is serving, it is most literally the perfect summer read.

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ARC provided by NetGalley and Wednesday Books in exchange for an honest review.

Publication Date: August 15, 2023

Tilly my neurodivergent ray of sunshine, splash of rainbow and ball of energy. Love this book!
Another sweet, authentic rep of a way someone is seeing the world from the inside out by Mazey. Omg it's like I could tangibly feel her emotions.
And Oliver who is autistic and trying to live as himself without masking. Masking is exhausting and no one should have to do it. But not everyone is going to understand how your brain works.
I've gotten the "you're so weird" comment millions of times and it made me really quiet. So I'm only "weird" to those that don't make me feel like it's bad.
This is a delightful coming of age story of two young ND young adults that are finding their place in the world. Or making it. Making room for someone like them to be more comfortable and not feel like the world wasn't made for them.
Her blog posts that started her writing portfolio were so insightful and clever.
Loved how her relationship with her sister and mother evolved. Her mother was really hard on her but it came from a place of love and really putting on her listening ears helped. It's easy as a parent to think you know best but at some point your child becomes an adult.
And the romance between Oliver and Tilly was so sweet. They both had a lot to learn about their own ways of communicating. But they really wanted to learn.

Read if you like:
🎨Opposites attract
📷First love
🧡 Dual POV
🛌 One bed
🎒Interns/ first job
🗼Traveling abroad
💻ADHD/Autism Rep

Thank you wednesdaybooks for the e-ARC for my honest and voluntary review.

Oh my gosh I absolutely loved this one!! I’ve never read Mazey Eddings’ adult romance books so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Well I’m thoroughly impressed by her YA debut and will be immediately buying her other books!

This is such a cute, FUNNY!! and realistic portrayal of neurodiverse love. I felt so seen with the ADHD rep. I was getting emotional at how Tilly’s family treated her and her “chaos.” I don’t want to say much more other than pick this one up if you or someone you care about is neurodiverse!

Mazey Eddings has been on my favorite author list for the past two years. So when she wrote a YA book, I immediately knew I was going to love it and more importantly that I would recommend it to my students. Tilly and Ollie are both beautifully written characters, dealing with their own unique set of Neurodivergent issues but living absolutely normal teenage lives. This is such an important story for kids to read And it’s really important for us as adults to make sure our kids and teens are reading books like this. But it also has to be a good story and characters we love, which Mazey Eddings always succeeds at!

Thank you to #Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Mazey Eddings knocked this YA summer romance featuring two neurodiverse teens right out of the park!! It was already one of my MOST anticipated YA books of the year and listening to an early audio copy was a PURE delight!!

The author does such a great job depicting the nuances and variations of neurodiversity. Tilly has ADHD while Oliver is Autistic. Together they are able to find a common ground once they work past their grumpy/sunshine differences in this workplace, forced proximity, dual POV, travel romance.

I seriously couldn't get enough of these characters, trying to figure out what they want out of life, falling in love for the first time and finding a common bond in their differences. I also thought the author did a great job writing the complex relationship between Tilly and her mom and the hurtful parental expectations her mom placed on her to pursue a traditional career path when her true love is writing.

Great on audio narrated by Justis Bolding and Chris Nelson. I cannot recommend this #ownvoices YA romance enough, especially for fans of other YA #ownvoices autism books like Something more by Jackie Khalilieh. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for early digital and audio copies in exchange for my honest review!

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley and am voluntarily posting a review. All opinions are my own.
Tilly in Technicolor is Mazey Eddings’ fourth book, although it’s her first for YA readers. And while Eddings has always included facets of her identity in her books, this one felt the most personal in its exploration of being a neurodivergent teenager.
Tilly and Oliver are the epitome of what makes “opposites attract” work. Initially, Tilly’s chaotic nature seems to clash with Oliver’s orderly one, but the fact that their personalities stem from Tilly’s ADHD and Oliver’s autism, respectively, creates a perfect seed for them to see each other in a different light and bond over navigating the world differently. Aspects of both of them resonated with me in different ways, from how Tilly reckons with her diagnosis and how it impacts her, and Oliver’s specific passions for things, especially his love for colors.
I appreciate the nuance with which family responses to having a neurodivergent child are depicted. Oliver comes from a fairly supportive family (with two moms at that!), but Tilly’s family is much less so. Tilly’s parents are both bad, but her mom is definitely worse, especially in how she tried to frame Tilly’s diagnosis in terms of how it affects her.
One other thing I’ll note is that, while the book is rather lighthearted, especially at first, that tone gets dropped as the narrative goes on. I don’t consider this a bait-and-switch, anymore than any other Eddings titles are, as she is known for embedding serious issues in her romances, even if they start off light. However, I did wish in this case there had been a bit more humor throughout to balance the somewhat heavier themes.
This was an enjoyable read, and I’m sure a lot of people of all ages will feel seen when they read this. If you’re looking for a YA contemporary with great neurodiverse rep, I’d recommend checking this out!

Tilly in Technicolor
By: Maze Eddings

5/5 stars.

“To my fellow neurodivergent individuals navigating a world not built for them. Your brain is beautiful and I’m so glad you’re here”
Right off the bat with that dedication?!
---> Swipe to see some quotes that truly resonated with me.

The way I have tears in my eyes as I write this review. PHEW. Once again, Mazey has blown me away with her unbelievably raw, vulnerable, and neurodivergent represented characters. I’ve already raved about Lizzie Blake’s Best Mistake on my IG page as well as opened up about my mental health and my ADHD diagnosis. When I tell you that this book felt like it was a calling deep in my soul, like a hug for my inner voices and years of struggling to just get by and fit in like everyone else, I mean it. To be seen, to be represented, to be NORMALIZED is so so important.

This YA book debut was perfection. I was highlighting lines left and right because so many things felt like me, made me laugh, made me proud, and were just so goofy but perfect. I consumed this book in 2 days, wanting to read more and genuinely enjoying and absorbing every word. Watching Tilly and Oliver learn more about one another and to see their love grow was beautiful. Their diagnosis’ didn’t limit their life or their dreams, but curated a real passion (writing for Tilly & color theory for Oliver) that gave them options for their future.

If I, as a 33 year old woman, can be this impacted by a book, then imagine how profoundly teens will receive this. There was nothing like this when I was a kid and no wonder I wasn’t properly diagnosed until I was in my 30’s. I cannot stress enough how amazing of a writer Mazey is and I will be screaming about this book to everyone for a long time.

Read if you love:
-ADHD/Autism Representation
-Laugh Out Loud lines
-Dual POV
-European Adventures
-A+ Side Characters
-Color Theory
-Beautiful Writing

If I, as a 33 year old woman, can be this impacted by a book, then imagine how profoundly teens will receive this. There was nothing like this when I was a kid and no wonder I wasn’t properly diagnosed until I was in my 30’s. I cannot stress enough how amazing of a writer Mazey is and I will be screaming about this book to everyone for a long time.

Thank you Netgalley & St.Martin’s Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Two neurodivergent teens, a summer internship in Europe, and a sweet romance. Tilly Twomley is looking forward for the chance to get away and enjoy her summer, away from the feeling that she's disappointing her parents and a burden to them, and finally just get some time to be herself and make the most of her summer visiting Europe. Tilly has ADHD and her parents are concerned about her future and constantly putting pressure on her, they treat her as if she's flawed... and so they send her to be an intern for her sister, the same sister who is perfect and graduated from Yale and started her own business. Tilly isn't exactly looking forward to being an intern but she is definitely looking forward to spending time exploring Europe and being away from her parents. Oliver Clark knows exactly what he wants and what his goals are. Oliver has autism that makes it hard for him to form relationships with people but he has one true passion: his love for color theory and design and when he lands the perfect summer internship he can't wait to begin. Yet on the plane ride there, both Oliver and Tilly have a very unlikely meeting and unforgettable and disastrous flight filled with mix ups, throw up, and awkwardness. Oliver and Tilly thought their plane ride would be the last they saw of each other... only to then discover that they will be interning together and spending the summer together. Two neurodiverse individuals, a summer filled with beautiful moments, and a summer neither of them will forget. This was a sweet and fun story told from dual POVs, both Tilly and Oliver were great characters to read about and seeing them deal with their own neurodiverse experiences as well as how they support one another was really great.

*Thanks Netgalley and St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

I adored this sweet and hilarious YA romance from Mazey Endings.

Tilly and Oliver's perspectives were both absorbing, and I loved the way their relationship unfolded as they traveled around Europe.

I appreciated the neurodivergent representation in the characters, too!

Is there nothing Mazey Eddings can't do? 𝐓𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫 (PUB 08.15), her YA debut is just as fabulous as her adult romances.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:⁣
- That cover! Gorgeous.
- Colors are uniquely and vibrantly infused throughout the narrative
- Dual POV
- Neurodiverse characters. Autistic and ADHD
- Family relationships in need of repair
- ⁣Candid, transparent conversations with the inevitable miscommunication of typical 18 yr olds
- Europe!
- Queer side characters


It had the elements I’ve come to appreciate in Eddings books: Funny and full of sharp dialogue. Authentic and incredibly heartwarming with characters that were layered and authentic. ⁣
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Once again Mazey crafts characters whose experiences jump through the page right into my heart. It was a reminder that everyone deserves to be loved for exactly who they are.⁣

Thanks to @wednesdaybooks and @netgalley for the ARC.

I just finished, literally 30 seconds ago, and I'm teary eyed. What a chaotic and beautiful book. Something about feeling seen and relating this hard to a character will get me every time. Even if you're not neurodiverse, there's such good insight in here.

Tilly is chaotic and feels her feelings big. She's trying to navigate life with a well meaning, but ultimately unhelpful family. Ollie's almost the opposite of that in that he struggles to recognize what he's feeling. Social cues are not his thing and more often than not that leaves him left out. He has amazing friends and family that understand him and do their best to support him. These two interacting had me cackling, I could not adore them more. They are so different but so similar and I love how they compliment each other. You'll laugh, maybe have a few tears, definitely some second hand embarrassment, and finish with a full and happy heart.

4.5⭐️ rounded up.

I’m not one to read YA books (mostly because it makes me feel old) but when I saw that Mazey Eddings was writing it I knew I had to give it a chance. No surprise, she knocked it out of the park and it was the cutest story.

Rather than writing a typical review, here are the thoughts I jotted down while reading:

- This book was hilarious; the inner monologues of Tilly and Oliver had me laughing out loud.
- I never knew neurodiverse covered such a vast group of people and I loved learning more about it.
- I know this only covers a few views of someone with ADHD or Autism but the way it was written really felt like I was in their brain. It felt chaotic and authentic in the best way possible. After reading the acknowledgments and realizing Mazey herself is neurodiverse, just made this book that much better.
- I don’t like Tilly’s parents and how they speak to her.
- I’m glad that while reading about 18 year olds it didn’t necessarily feel like I was reading about 18 year olds (if that even makes sense).
- Hilarious chapter titles!!
- Tilly’s mom has redeemed herself.

That’s all folks! I truly loved it and I hope you give this one a chance. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press/Wednesday Books for this eARC!

I will read anything and everything Mazey writes. Everything she writes is so heartfelt and honest and funny and silly and full of the very REAL parts of life. And I love it every single time. Tilly and Oliver’s story was no different. The ADHD and autism representation was written beautifully. I loved being able to see how both Tilly and Oliver saw themselves, each other (!!!) and the world. They were absolute perfection.

I LOVED Oliver and his love of Pantone colors. I loved reading the way he SEES the world. Being able to assign colors to everything felt so magical and wonderfully Oliver. Every time he named Tilly’s blush…my heart SANG. I loved the glimpses of him and his family! Cubby and their moms make me so happy. And how supportive and loving they all are!!

And Tilly 🥹 chaos in the absolutely best way. She was the perfect match to Oliver’s neat and tidy life. I loved watching her grow and find that she can do whatever she puts her mind too. Her and Mona’s relationship was so special and I was so happy to see them resolve some of their sibling rivalry issues. And the same with her and their mom. I hated seeing her get so discouraged every time they spoke, even though that’s real life, not everyone is going to understand you until they’re willing to really try.

And Tilly and OLLIE 🥹 how quickly she changed to calling him Ollie because he said he liked it?? How easily they were able to BE?? I loved when they were finally able to have an honest conversation about her ADHD and his autism and their needs. I LOVED IT. I love them so much.

As always I cannot wait for whatever is next from Mazey because I KNOW I’m going to love it.

Thank you SO MUCH to Netgalley and St Martin’s Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I love Mazey Eddings’ writing so I was super excited to get this ARC from Netgalley (thanks Mazey and the publisher!!). This YA story follows Tilly as she treks across Europe with her sister as an assistant for her sister’s nail polish company. On the chaotic flight over, she is seatmates with Oliver and their first meeting goes… not so great. Thinking she’ll never see him again, Tilly runs off the plane as soon as she can, only to find out Oliver is the intern that’s going to be traveling around with them.
 
This book has great neurodivergent representation- Tilly has ADHD and Oliver is autistic. Having those shared experiences really bonds the two together as they relate to how they feel in the world sometimes. This book was super cute and had me giggling the whole way through. The side characters are great- I love how Tilly and her sister’s bond grows throughout the novel, and Oliver’s relationship with his family is precious. This book was so enjoyable, and I highly recommend it.

Tilly Twomley and Oliver Clark couldn't be more different, but life has a funny way of bringing unexpected connections. Tilly, struggling through high school with her flawed executive functioning, is eager for a change of scenery. Despite not knowing exactly what she wants, she finds herself interning for her sister's start-up, which requires traveling around Europe. The prospect of new experiences and travel excites her, even if the internship itself isn't her dream job.

Meanwhile, Oliver knows exactly what he wants: his passion lies in color theory and design, where he feels deeply connected to the world. His autism has presented challenges in forming relationships, but he has a best friend who understands him, a placement in a prestigious design program, and a summer internship that aligns with his aspirations.

As the summer comes to an end, Tilly and Oliver are left contemplating what the future holds. Their lives have been forever changed by their time together, and they realize that the best parts of life often come when we let go of our plans and embrace the unexpected. Tilly and Oliver's disastrously wonderful summer will be etched in their hearts forever, and they now understand that sometimes, the most meaningful connections are the ones we never saw coming.

"When it comes to Tilly, I’m the tide and she’s the moon; I’ll go wherever she wants me.”

"Tilly in Technicolor" is not Mazey Eddings first novel, but it is her YA debut. From the very beginning, Tilly's witty and candid thoughts had me hooked, and I found myself laughing out loud and feeling genuinely connected to her character. The book is filled with heartwarming moments and an incredibly cute storyline.

One of the things that impressed me the most was how the author handled mental illness representation. Even though I don't have ADHD or autism myself, I felt that Tilly's struggles were portrayed authentically and with sensitivity. Her blog parts were especially powerful, as she poured her heart and soul onto the pages, giving us an intimate glimpse into her world.

The neurodiverse connection between Tilly and Oliver was beautifully written, and I couldn't help but root for them throughout the book. What stood out to me was how the romance didn't magically solve all their communication challenges or sensory issues. Instead, the author showcased their efforts to understand and support each other, making their bond even more meaningful.

I would read anything Mazey Eddings publishes. She is an auto-buy author for me, and this book hit every point just like her others. I absolutely loved this, and I recommend it so highly. Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.