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.

Tilly in Technicolor by Mazey Eddings was a fun read and perfect for a summer holiday under an umbrella at the beach. The book was positive and made me smile. The characters were likeable even with their quirks and habits. It was genuine fun to read and I think it should be read by most young people to help understand those with autism or other Neurodivergent characteristics. This would be helpful to anyone.

If books could give hugs, this book would’ve given the biggest, best hug anyone could ever receive. ⁣
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It squeezed my heart in the best way throughout the entire story.⁣ It was so sweet and swoonworthy between two young lovers. My heart just kept sighing in the best way.
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There were so many beautiful, heartfelt discussions. I couldn’t stop highlighting.⁣
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I smiled. I laughed out loud. I had tears in my eyes. I felt so many beautiful things and envisioned so many beautiful colors and places.⁣
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Ollie and Tilly’s relationship started off on the wrong foot, anything that could go wrong, did for these two. Tilly is this incredible hurricane of feelings and Ollie is a stoic statue in a storm. She’s always full speed and he comes off as so calm and quiet; but they’re absolutely brilliant together.⁣
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He makes her feel safe and seen and calms her mind. She makes him feel safe and seen and gets lost in his descriptions of colors. ⁣
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This was just so well done, thoughtful and just wonderful. Sharing the different challenges neurodivergents face and all of the wonderful things about them. ⁣
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Cubby and Amina were delightful. Micah and Marcus were hilarious. Mona grew on me, and eventually I liked her too. Darcy and Harry were also so supportive.⁣
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This deserves all the stars and rainbows and technicolors. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😍🫠

I loved this book so much. If I could ever describe a book as a perfectly snug, warm, smelling good hug, it would be this book. Tilly and Oliver are just so stinking cute and a wonderful love story about two young teens lost in their future, but manage to find some guidance along the way.

OBSESSED WITH TILLY AND OLLIE IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT.

Tilly in Technicolor is my first Mazey Eddings book and I knew I was a goner from dedication alone.

This book follows Tilly and Ollie, both neurodivergent, as they travel through Europe on a summer internship.

I don’t think I’ve ever felt more seen reading a book. From the first page, I felt a strong connection to Tilly. So many “this is me” moments. Then Ollie’s sections started and I was like “oh wait, I’m totally an Ollie.”

There were just so many quotes that resonated with me throughout the whole book. Plus, Eddings has a phenomenal writing style. So witty and relatable.

This sweet YA novel beautifully delves into the experiences of being neurodiverse. Tilly embarks on an exciting summer abroad, interning for her sister Mona's start-up. Oliver, with his profound love for colors and a notable Instagram following, brings a charming and unique perspective to the story.
Their initial encounter, where Tilly humorously runs away, unfolds into a delightful revelation when they realize they are both interning for Mona. The slow-burn romance between these neurodivergent teenagers adds a captivating layer of depth to the narrative, creating a heartwarming journey of connection and personal growth..

Mazey Eddings delivers a great YA debut that captures the essence of neurodiversity with finesse.
I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Tilly in Technicolor was such a wonderful surprise for me. I've read Mazey's other books and thought that they were good, but this book, Tilly in Technicolor knocked it out of the park for me. I wish I'd had this book when I was younger. I so much appreciated the ADHD and autism representations in this book. Just like Tilly wanted, I felt seen in reading this book. The struggles and the realness were so spot on that I felt all the emotions in this book. I love Oliver and was so thankful that this was written in dual POV because we needed to get into his head as well. I really loved this book and will be running to get my hands on a physical copy of this book.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this eARC. All opinions are my own.

Tilly in Technicolor by Mazey Eddings is a necessary read if you have someone in your life who is neurodivergent (so literally everyone). I really enjoyed learning more about how ADHD and Autism effected the characters and their interactions with each other and the world. I wish there was more to the plot than just that thought. I found myself wishing for a chapter about Mona & Amina, Marcus and their friend group and even more time with Tilly's family at the end. Everything resolved a little too quickly, but I understand this is a YA story so it's not going to be as deep. Overall, I would give this 3/5 stars but will absolutely recommend it to my friends and network!

3.5 stars

This is a solid YA contemporary featuring realistically written neurodivergent characters with a dash of romance included.

Tillie and Ollie’s meet cute happens on a flight that is punctuated by one slapstick disaster after another. Their temporary departure from each other is even more outlandish than their series of previous calamities, but don’t worry; they’re not actually saying goodbye since they’re both unknowingly going to intern for Tillie’s sister’s burgeoning nail lacquer company all summer (and all over Europe).

Tillie and Ollie are both neurodivergent - ADHD and Autism, respectively - and this element is expertly written by Eddings, whose author’s note on this subject is not to be missed. Readers get into both characters’ heads and get to see through their perspectives exactly what life is like for them independently and in their relationships with others. This element is why readers should pick up the book.

The romance is cute and the secondary characters are a lot of fun, but I wanted more of the latter and a better resolution. This wraps up so quickly and in a fairly - at least for this reader - unsatisfying way.

Despite hopes for minor changes, I enjoyed the read and see the value already of recommending this one to specific students.

Tilly in Technicolor is a sweet, entertaining YA romance. Mazey Eddings creates two neurodivergent teens who connect with each other while trying to navigate a world that isn’t designed with them in mind.

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The summer after high school graduation, Tilly gets the chance to travel around Europe while interning for her superstar sister’s nail polish company. She knows it will be a challenge with her ADHD, but she’s ready to leave her academic education behind. Oliver is autistic, and he’s self taught expert on color, and is also working for the beauty entrepreneurs. After a rocky start, Tilly and Oliver discover they are kindred spirits when it comes to how they deal with the world around them. But as their relationship develops, what will happen to these new, romantic feelings once the summer ends?

I chose this book because I was interested in a romance featuring neurodivergent characters. The story is extremely emotional at times, but always entertaining and amusing. Tilly is sarcastic and funny. I really enjoyed her interactions with Oliver as they figured out how to interact with each other. As a parent of a teen with ADHD, parts of this book made me very anxious for Tilly and Oliver. I also got extremely frustrated with Tilly’s parents, who seemed oblivious to how ADHD affects Tilly and why pursuing a college degree would be difficult for her.

Tilly in Technicolor is a delightful, enjoyable YA story. The portrayals of ADHD and autism are realistic while being informative and respectful. Mazey Eddings creates an engaging teen romance that resonates with the reader both as a romance and as an illustration of how some neurodivergent people interact with the world around them.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Rating: 4.25 ⭐️

Tilly in Technicolor was a sweet and charming YA romance book with amazing representation.

It’s dual POVs of the main characters, Tilly and Oliver, and there were some great tropes like, forced proximity, dislike to love, a summer and workplace romance. I would recommend checking the content and trigger warnings before reading just in case.

While, I can’t speak for the ADHD and Autistic representation myself, I thought it was beautifully presented and written. The portrayal of adapting to the world as neurodivergent was so well done. Tilly and Oliver’s strength and determination was beautiful and the understanding they had for each other was so sweet as well.

The overall premise was entertaining; there were some refreshing, amusing, sweet and heartbreaking moments. I loved the travel, color theory and blogging aspect as well. Tilly’s journey with finding her passion and standing up for what she wanted was so inspiring. There were also various side characters that made the story even more enjoyable.

The romance between Tilly and Oliver was really cute. Their meet-cute was hilarious and all the banter and tension between them was amazing. I just loved how well they connected. Oliver’s realization of his feelings towards Tilly was also my favorite part.

The only issue I had with this book though, was definitely the last few chapters. The conflict and misunderstanding they had was a bit rushed. There were also certain aspects that wrapped up way too quickly and could have been more explored upon. I also would have liked an epilogue but the conclusion was really heartwarming.

Overall, just an absolutely delightful and fun read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I requested a Netgalley arc for Tilly in Technicolor after loving A Brush With Love, Lizzie Blake's Best Mistake , and The Plus One by Mazey Eddings. They are part of an adult contemporary romance trilogy, Tilly in Technicolor is Eddings first YA novel.
Title: Tilly in Technicolor

Author: Mazey Eddings

Publication Date: August 15, 2023

Publisher: St. Martin's Press/Wednesday Books

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Mental Health, Autism, ADHD

Pages: 320

Content Warnings: panic attacks, foul language, sexual content, injury detail, vomit, alcohol

Mature YA: 16+ Includes profanity, sexual situations, and alcohol use.

› Tilly doesn't feel heard by her mother. Tilly has ADHD and her mother treats her like a child. She wants to get out of the house away from her mom and out of Cleveland. Tilly wants to be a writer. Her mother is not happy about that and is pushing Tilly to attend University and get a "practical" degree, but first Tilly is heading to Europe with her sister, Mona, to travel around for three months helping Mona as she is trying to grow her start-up business with eco-friendly nail polish.

› Mona is five years older than Tilly. They used to be very close, but when you have a sibling that much older than you it's natural to grow apart when they go out in the world on their own. Tilly says Mona changed after attending Yale, and I'm left wondering what kind of stress Mona must have been under that would make her change. She started her own company while still attending University with a person named Amina. They moved to London and have been working to grow their business called Ruhe which is a German word that doesn't directly translate to English, but means nothing around you bothers you, so I suppose maybe "inner peace". Something Tilly definitely doesn't have.

› On the plane Tilly meets Oliver. He has an incredible ability with colour. He can look at anything and tell you exactly what Pantone colour it is. "The large poles down the runway are Pantone 15-1360", the sky Pantone 2190, a streak of lightning Pantone 536, the blush of Tilly's cheeks Pantone 16-1720, and also actions like Amina's laugh would be a rich caramel Pantone 723. I find Oliver's special interest absolutely breathtaking and would love to follow his Instagram where he takes beautiful pictures and explains all of these colours and their relationship to each other. Oliver is also working with Tilly and Amina as a colour and media specialist to help them grow their Instagram followers

› Tilly in Technicolor is told from Tilly and Oliver's perspective. Oliver has autism. I'm an Educational Assistant and I've been working with kids who have autism and ADHD for about 10 years. My son has been diagnosed with ADHD. It seems like the portrayal of autism and ADHD in this book is authentic - the author has ADHD, so I feel like she truly gets it and is talented at putting those feelings and challenges into words.

› Tilly and Oliver struggle to communicate or read each other's emotions, so of course Tilly in Technicolor is about the both of them learning more about themselves, each other, communication, friendship, family, and love.

› Characters: 6
I didn't like that Mona's first show of affection towards Tilly was when Tilly proved she was useful for Mona's business. Stereotypical behaviour for some characters.

› Atmosphere: 7
I laughed when Tilly had to pull out a million pairs of underwear from her luggage at the airport. "Mount Fruit of the Loom" BAHAHAHA! And then the scenes on the plane with Oliver had me laughing out loud.

› Writing Style: 5
I liked the blog entries at first, but they quickly became repetitive and boring. I prefer Oliver's perspective over Tilly's, but I think that's a "me" thing. There were a lot of "eye roll" moments. I feel like this should have been written and marketed as a new adult novel instead of YA. This article explains it better than I can.

› Plot: 4
I felt really bored.

› Intrigue: 5
It was only the ADHD and autism rep that was keeping me interested.

› Logic: 7
I often felt worried for Tilly, being a young woman out on her own sometimes at night and no one was calling her or checking on her. There was even a time when Mona and Amina left Tilly alone overnight. That just seemed so wrong to me. What about the broken window?

› Enjoyment: 6
Overall, Tilly in Technicolor was okay for me. I think I'll stick with Eddings adult novels.

Average 5.7

My Rating ★★★

› Final Thoughts
• I feel like everyone should read Tilly in Technicolor just so you can gain a better understanding of what it feels like to have autism or ADHD. This is an adventurous, emotional, lighthearted, medium-paced, funny, hopeful, inspiring, informative, character-driven, diverse book with lovable characters. It's set to be published August 15, 2023. I'm looking forward to Eddings new adult contemporary romance coming out in 2024 called Late Bloomer.


Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for sending this book for review. All opinions are my own.

“Tilly, you’re the whole rainbow.”

I love that Mazey writes books about neurodiverse individuals. Reading her novels has definitely opened my eyes to some of the thoughts and issues that these people may go through.

This book was super cute. Tilly and Oliver were made for each other. He was so in tune to her feelings and it was so sweet to see how he dealt with the emotions of having a crush on someone.

I will say, this book had me quite frustrated with Tilly’s whole family. I just couldn’t believe how they spoke to her! And it made me so sad that she had to deal with people speaking to her in this way.

This book did lose its momentum for me around 60% in. I think it was just moving too slow for my tastes.

However, this was a good YA debut!

Oh! And two words: RABBIT HOLE LOLOL

Thank you to netgalley and mazey eddings for the e-arc. I am leaving my review voluntarily.

I love everything Mazey has written thus far and was so intrigued to read her YA debut.

As always, Mazey knows how to write dual POV and has such grace when writing about topics such as neurodivergence. I was laughing and learning alongside the main character Tilly.

The plot felt a little slow in the middle and the ending did feel a bit rushed but overall I really enjoyed this YA novel.