This was a fresh, fun YA romance read. I loved the way Mazey Eddings wove the lens of color with which Ollie views the world throughout the story. This creative, original approach is what made this story stand out to me, along with the neurodiversity rep and the completely lovable characters. I think Ollie and Tilly will be stuck in my mind for a while now—I hope Eddings writes more YA romances!

This is Eddings' first YA novel and it was fabulous. Tilly and Oliver were such lovable characters and I love how realistic they felt. It definitely helps that Eddings pulled from her own experiences with neurodivergencies to write these magnificent characters

Mona and Amina were such cute side characters and I loved their business, the travel, and how the supported the MCs

Highly recommend picking this one up!

Huge thanks to NetGalley & St Martin's Press for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review!

I have loved everything I have read by this author and this book was no different. I absolutely loved it! I read this in less than a day and couldn’t put it down! As a parent of children (grown) with ADHD I wish I had been able to read this before becoming a parent. It has really opened my eyes and I’m now realizing things I wish I could go back and change about parenting my kids. I went through all the emotions while reading this. I laughed, cried, swooned and even got mad (not only at certain characters but also myself…like I said, this was eye opening for me!) This is such a sweet and heartwarming story that I will be recommending for a long time! If you haven’t read anything by Mazey then I highly recommend you start now. She just has a way with her words and really grabs you. She makes you feel like you are right there with her characters. Highly, highly recommend!

“Being around you - seeing the way you shine - it’s like discovering a new color of the rainbow every single day.”

I’m a sucker for anything @mazeyeddings writes and I absolutely loved her first YA novel! Tilly and Ollie are probably my new favorite characters 🩷

I loved all the representation in this book - ADHD, Autisum, and LGBTQ+! Mazey always does an incredible job writing love stories with neurodiverse characters and this was no exception! The connection between the characters was undeniable and realistic. 🫶🏼 & the different ways that Tilly and Ollie were truly able to be their authentic selves was so fun - Tilly wrote blog posts that helped her turn her feelings into words & Ollie used color theory! 💕 Tilly and Ollie learned how best to communicate each other & their connection over neurodivergence led to their subsequent romantic development!

TILLY + OLLIE 4ever 💖

What to expect!
🧩 ADHD/Autism rep
🌈 LGBTQ+ rep
🎨 Color theory
😂 LOL moments

This may be one of my favorite books all year. There really isn't anything quite like seeing yourself, your struggles, and your joy in nearly every sentence. An incredibly gentle and comforting romance with the most engaging AuDHD pairing (communication struggles abound but are solved simply!), TILLY IN TECHNICOLOR had me clutching my chest in the best way. I so appreciated the healing the Mazey imbues in this text also - from learning self love/advocacy to learning new ways forward with those who love you, but maybe haven't 'seen' you. This book is a delightfully visual experience and has me longing for a European whirlwind of my own. When you need a hug, grab yourself a copy of Tilly.

TILLY IN TECHNICOLOR is a true delight that will have you smitten with the characters from the very first page. I absolutely LOVED the characters Oliver (Ollie) and Tilly (even their names compliment each other) as individuals and their dynamic as a couple: Ollie and his need for everything in order with Tilly on the more wild side. With their first impressions of each other not being the best through misunderstanding, it made their connection all the more charming and believable. They both learn to navigate each other's world, while creating their own world together they both understand. I also greatly appreciate how the author brings awareness to neurodivergent experiences with autism and ADHD representation.

I wish Tilly's Babble was a real blog I could subscribe to!

It was a pleasure and privilege to read Ollie and Tilly's story. Much gratitude to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the digital advanced reader's copy in exchange for my honest review.

I’ve enjoyed everything Mazey Eddings has written so far, but Ollie and Tilly just stole my heart! I was swept up in their story from their not so meet cute on the phone to finding out they were both interning with Tilly’s sister.

I loved the autism and ADHD representation. It was lovely to see them begin to open up and share with each other as they became more comfortable. I loved when Ollie knew she was struggling in the bustling city and found somewhere quiet they could escape to. They had so many sweet and hysterical moments.

I also really loved seeing Tilly’s babble posts and how she expressed herself and how ADHD affected her world. Also, I may be the only one but I loved the use of Pantone colors as Ollie discussed his photos and particularly Tilly. I found myself highlighting and googling them. Mazey Eddings will continue to be an autobuy author for me and I can’t wait for what’s next!

Hooray for Mazey Eddings bringing her neurodiverse romances to a YA audience! This one is so sweet! Tilly, who has ADHD, is off to Europe as an "intern" for her sister's new business. Her mother hopes that it will help her grow up and settle down. Tilly wants time away from her mother's constant disappointment in her and a chance to reconnect with her sister. She is surprised to find that Oliver is also an intern. Oliver is an amazing photographer and a genius with color and also has autism. Told in alternating chapters from both of their points of view, the reader sees their interest in each other growing, even when they don't. They work so hard to connect with each other, it makes their romance even more satisfying. Highly recommended for grades 9 & up.

4.5 As a big fan of Mazey Eddings, I was really excited to see her tackle YA as well, and I think I unconsciously saved it for when I really needed a dose of her joyous writing. I've been in a reading slump recently, partially related to my own ADHD, so this book was a perfect read when I needed it. I read it in one go on a sunny day, a light but still emotional YA book. Tilly is a recent high school graduate facing an unknown future made more complicated by her neurodivergent brain, while embarking on a trip around Europe with her businesswoman sister. She ends up on a trip with Oliver, a boy her age who initially seems the complete opposite of her but they end up really understanding each other. Tilly's difficult relationships with her mother and sister, who don't understand her, are really moving and relatable in the pain of not being "the same" or "normal."

The way it handles ADHD, autism, and neurodivergence would have been an affecting, helpful read for me as a teen, when being neurodivergent wasn't really discussed and I didn't put things together until I was an adult. The effectiveness of this piece made me not mind some fast resolutions (with her mother and the romantic storyline) and development (I would have liked more with her sister), as I was just so pleased with the representation. I hope it finds its way into the hands of the many teen readers who could benefit from Tilly and Oliver's stories.

Tilly in Technicolor is an absolute colorful joy of a book! readers will love Eddings's thoughtful and loving depictions of both ADHD and autism. As a nuerodiverse reader who grew up without this representation in YA, I cannot wait for a new generation of YA readers to have this book and see themselves reflected in its pages. The story itself is sweet and charming too. Overall, Tilly in Technicolor is a joyous book that will warm readers' hearts.

Format - E ARC (Netgalley)

Rating- ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Spice- 🔥

Series- N/A

Troupes- YA, Forced proximity, opposites attract, coming of Age

Representation- Autism, ADHD, anxiety

CW- Unsupportive Parents

OMG Mazey, the people in your head are just the most amazing, relatable, fantastic, dynamic, wonderful people and its really deviation to humanity that they are not real!

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but this book was fucking perfection. Full Stop. I loved every second I was traveling and feeling with these two adorable weirdos.

Tilly shot to the top of my ‘Want to be friends List" and I’m an elder millennial that can’t stand the Youths most of the time. She’s just starting to figure herself out after wondering for her whole life why she couldn’t be like everyone else. Even with her parents and sister not really understanding and still trying to force her into the tiny “normal” box she has so much heart and sweetness that you can help but love her.

Oliver has always had the love and support he’s needed from his family so whenTilly, in all of her whirlwind glory spins into his life he’s not sure how to proceed. He likes things a certain way and isn’t good at adapting to change but for her he’s more then willing to try. I love the care and understand these two had for each other after airing their truths.

Mazey takes us on a trip of a lifetime visiting all the hot spots in the EU but also emotionally.
There’s no explicit on page sex in the YA story but there doesn’t need to be. Mazey and Till and Oliver get their point across just fine.

I was sad when I finished this one. I could have spent a whole other 300 pages with them! So needless to say I Loved this book. So far there is nothing Mazey can write that I won’t want to read and love!

Thank you Mazey Eddings, St Martin’s Press and Netgalley for this advanced copy. All of my adoring opinions are my own.

Absolutely amazing representation, and at no point in the story does 'falling in love' fix either of the characters - a MUCH needed difference from a lot of media that's out there right now. It's very cute, and I could relate to Tilly's ADHD so much! Will definitely be recommending.

Pub date: 8/15/23
Genre: young adult romance with neurodiverse representation
Quick summary: Tilly's ADHD and creative impulses make her stick out in her overachieving family. But a summer internship around Europe with her sister and Oliver, a designer and fellow neurodivergent, may help her find her place in the world.

This book was a bit of a mixed bag for me. I loved the neurodiverse representation - Eddings' descriptions helped give me a window into what living with ADHD and autism can be like. The friendship between Tilly and Oliver was the strongest part of the book - I loved the way they supported each other and talked honestly about their struggles and their gifts.

I do wish the characters hadn't constantly commented on how gorgeous Tilly was - it felt over the top and also like Tilly was being reduced to a manic pixie dream girl/her beauty was the most important thing about her. It wasn't, and I don't love when YA is so appearance-focused.

Ultimately, this was a like, not a love for me, but I'm really glad to see neurodiversity becoming more common in books! 3.5 stars.

Thank you to Wednesday Books for providing an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved the representation, the YA aspect, the ability to truly dive in to the neurodiversity of others and how our brains work. Mazey does such a good job of illustrating those highs and lows and we felt that with Tilly and Ollie. But also throw in family drama and it’s As real life as a young adult book can get.

I loved the story, the world building and meeting the different characters. I felt completely immersed in the story and couldn't stop reading it.

“My brain isn’t broken. I don’t need a cure. I just need compassion.”

I’ve really loved books by Mazey Eddings. Her books have had this incredible ability to make me feel such an attachment and compassion for her characters. And this one was no different.

Tilly’s ADHD has caused her more problems than it’s solved. Her parents think she’s disorganized and lacks direction. It’s clear that Tilly, despite everything, has big aspirations. She’s supposed to be using her summer internship with her sister’s company to get serious about college, but what happens is she truly finds herself. Her writing is inspiring and to see that it helps not only herself but others reading it spurs her to keep going. Her opinions and feelings are valid, even though she’s felt that they’re not.

Tilly and Oliver had such an incredible meeting that is equal parts funny, charming, and cringey. Working together for the summer proves difficult, until they have this beautifully honest conversation where she explains her ADHD and he explains his autism. And they just get each other. Their relationship develops so organically and doesn’t once feel forced. They’re so supportive and proud of each other that it just made me smile. Even their misunderstanding makes sense. Both of them communicate differently and the recognize quickly that they need to put in the work to always understand each other.

“It’s so much all at once, but for some reason, I hope it never stops.”

This is a YA book, and I can’t even imagine how many adolescents this book will resonate with. As a person who most likely has undiagnosed ADHD, I related so much to Tilly. All representation is important, and this book portrays ADHD and autism so well. I just loved Tilly’s character so much, and I was genuinely sad when it ended. I cannot recommend this book enough.

I could read anything mazey writes and I’d be completely enthralled. This book was no exception. And since it’s her first book in YA gente was just as content as the past books

Tilly has just graduated from high school in Cleveland, and she is heading to Europe to intern with her older sister’s nail polish start-up. Tilly is excited about traveling around Europe, but she is apprehensive about spending so much time with Ivy-educated Mona, as Tilly’s parents often compare her to Mona and wish Tilly could be more like her. A funny airplane meet-cute with lots of ketchup packets leads to a sweet romance.
Tilly’s family refers to "Tornado Tilly" when she leaves a trail in her wake, and I felt *seen* as my family similarly discusses "Hurricane Blythe" and my path through the house, hotel, etc. Can’t wait to spend a week and a half traveling with them…
The book has fantastic neurodiversity rep, having main character teenagers with ADHD (Tilly) and autism (Oliver), experiencing realistic situations through their ND lenses. I loved how clearly Mazey defined the characters. Tilly, by way of Mazey’s skilled writing, articulates how her ADHD impacts her interactions with the world in an understandable way. Oliver’s passion for color and his lack of understanding of social nuances reminded me of some former students. Tilly’s character is reminiscent of Lizzie Blake, a FMC of one of Mazey’s adult romances, and I think readers will enjoy her idiosyncrasies.
The book seems aimed a bit more for the NA market than YA based on some of the plot events. Some events near the end also felt like a switch had just been flipped out of nowhere which seemed too unbelievable for me to follow. Regardless, there is a lot to enjoy in this read. Thanks to Wednesday Books, St Martin’s Press for the ARC via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. Tilly in Technicolor will be available 8/15.

Rounded up from 3.5
Tilly has plans to work as an intern for her older sister in England this summer. On the plane ride to London, she meets Oliver, and a series of unfortunate events make the flight long and awkward. To her horror, the next day she realizes that Oliver is also interning there...
This is a YA, forced proximity romance with neurodivergence representation (she has ADHD, he has autism). Quick and entertaining read. Tilly is a bit all over the place, which made it hard to connect to her at times. I find it annoying how her mother and her sister treat her like a child even if she's eighteen years old. And she does call her sister out on it at one point and both do come around in the end. I didn't like this as much as I loved the A Brush with Love series, but it's probably because I have a harder time connecting with YA material. I did love the representation, I thought it was done well and a good insight into neurodivergence and this beautiful thing that is the human brain. The ending felt a bit rushed, I would've liked to see Tilly and her mom work a bit more over their relationship, instead of a quick (albeit deep) conversation about their issues and an "I'm sorry, I'll do better". Show me how she will do better. I loved to see both MCs work over their communication issues. All in all, it was a quick and cute read.
I received an advanced review copy of this book for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Mazey Eddings has fast become an auto-read author for me. As a neurodiverse person herself, I love her ability to write characters through this lens. I’m generally not an avid reader in the Teen & YA genre, but I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

Tilly Twomley has recently graduated high school and is leaving home for the first time to work for her older sister Mona’s startup in the U.K. She’s beyond excited and can’t wait to escape her mother who worries about and pressures her at times to make the decisions she feels is best for her. She constantly feels compared to Mona who is Ivy-League educated and does everything perfectly.

On her flight, she is sitting next to a young man who is returning home to the U.K. named Oliver Clark who tries to ignore Tilly’s excitement. But there is no ignoring Tilly – her love of ketchup and an ill child on the plane manifest an urgent situation for Tilly but Oliver is there to lend a hand. She’s attracted to Oliver and when the plane lands and they are departing the plane she asks him out. When he asks her to repeat the question, she freaks out and runs away from him.

The next day Tilly is having breakfast with Mona when she is introduced to Mona’s business partner and the fourth member of the team – Oliver! Oliver is a graphic artist fascinated with colour which works perfectly for this nail polish startup. The plan is to use Tilly as a model wearing the company’s product and Oliver photographing Tilly around various cities in the UK and Europe and Mona and her partner pitching different companies along the way.

Tilly and Oliver soon reveal to each other that they are both neurodiverse. For the first time, they realize that someone gets them. Their friendship turns into a sweet and respectful romance. Tilly’s penchant for writing about her feelings and experiences online has created interest and she soon has some difficult decisions to make.

I loved the depth of the character development and the likeability of Tilly and Oliver. I’m a sucker for personal growth and there is plenty of this in the book. The author relays the challenges that these two individuals have overcome as they grew up and provides great insight into what is like to be neurodiverse. I appreciate the opportunity to read books written by authors who experience neurodiversity so that I can learn more about how others view the world.

I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy YA coming-of-age stories or romance.

I received an ARC of this book from the publisher, but the thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.

4.5 stars (rounded up to 5)