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)

4.5 stars rounded up. It took me a bit to warm to this book, probably because I am much more of an Oliver than a Tilly, and reacted to her accordingly. But I absolutely loved Oliver’s chapters in the book, and the way he had of looking at and describing the world, and the struggles he faced in moving through it. And seeing Tilly grow and find herself in her writing was a joy, as was watching their relationship develop.

There were a couple of “Tilly causes chaos” scenes that required me to suspend disbelief a bit too much, not because they seemed out of character, but because the scenarios themselves seemed to be a bit impossible or glossed over.

But overall I would one hundred percent recommend this book!

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for producing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I absolutely love Mazey's writing.❤️❤️

Thank you so much netgalley, the author and the publisher for the advanced review copy if this book💗
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Thank you to the publisher for the eARC. All opinions expressed are my own. This post contains minor spoilers.

This is my fourth book by Mazey Eddings and it's once again 5 stars. Every time I read a Mazey Eddings book, I worry it won't be as good as the previous release. And every time she writes a book that's somehow even better than her previous book. Tilly in Technicolor is no exception.

Tilly is Eddings's first foray into YA and I was simply blown away. It follows Tilly, a girl spending the summer with her sister in Europe, trying to prove to her family she's more than her ADHD. Along the way, Tilly meets Oliver. He's the exact opposite of Tilly in that she's all sunshine and rainbows and he's...not. The two slowly form a friendship before it turns into something more.

This romance was everything and more. I absolutely loved how Tilly and Oliver helped each other work through their personal lives. They were so supportive of one another. One of my favorite scenes is actually after they break up but then they talk through their issues and everything is resolved. It's such a healthy relationship and I am simply obsessed.

All of the characters are beautiful. Obviously, I love our main characters, but the side characters deserve some praise as well. Mazey Eddings has this extraordinary ability to craft characters so real you feel as though you could stalk them on Instagram. I found myself falling in love with all of the characters, from Tilly's 'perfect' older sister to Oliver's sister's bandmates.

The plot is ridiculously amazing as always. Eddings always has perfect timing in her narrative in addition to her out of this world writing style. Everything makes sense and god I love her so much. The same goes for the subplots. I love them all.

There are simply not enough words to describe my feelings about this book. If there are enough words, I am not eloquent enough to use them properly. All I can say is that I love Mazey Eddings, I love Tilly in Technicolor, and everyone needs to read this book immediately. I'd give it 6 stars if Goodreads went up that high.

Tilly in Technicolor is a charming story about two neurodivergent young adults, who find true love together for the first time in their lives.
Tilly, who has ADHD, and Oliver, who is autistic, meet on an airplane and their first encounter goes from bad to worse, in a hilarious string of events. Shortly after, Tilly and Oliver discover that they will also be spending the summer together as they are both interns for her sister's start-up company. On their journey, Tilly and Oliver discover the beauty of having someone else who truly sees them fully, and loves them for their differences.
Tilly in Technicolor is not only sweet, but laugh out loud funny, and informative too.
I really loved this book!
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an early release copy of this book.
Tilly in Technicolor releases August 15th 2023-go check it out!

The cover was the best part unfortunately. The writing didn’t click with me and I found the storyline uninteresting. Tilly didn’t strike me as a compelling main character and the whole first introduction to the love interest was..odd. Probably because of the writing, I never felt invested or connected to the characters. I wanted to enjoy it, the representation was a great thing but the execution of the story wasn’t.

Oh my god I loved this!! Tilly and Ollie and so sweet and I just want to hug them both so tight. Mazey Eddings writes it, I will love it.

Mazey Eddings is a master at creating rich, real, flawed but lovable characters. Tilly has ADHD. This is something about her that creates tension in her relationships and well meaning chaos wherever she goes. Oliver has autism. He sees the world through an extreme interest in color theory. It's fun to watch these two lovely characters grow to understand, appreciate, and love each other. Eddings does an excellent job of showing how neirodiversity can be frustrating but also rather like a super power. Her characters are fresh, and she's a must read author for me.