Oh my goodness, this book was amazing!! For Mazey Eddings' first YA romance, this one was actually my favorite she's released! I love Tilly - who reminds me a lot like myself, who also has ADHD and had experienced many a time of being excited to offer my input about something and someone shutting it down or negating my thoughts. The relationship between Tilly and Oliver, Tilly and Mona, and Tilly and her mom, all had a wonderful, redeeming arc at the end, and I am so grateful to have found this book. The neurodivergent characters have my heart and it was such a delight to read beginning to end.

3.5⭐️ This was such a cute read!! i found myself laughing and smiling so often throughout the book! I loved the representation in this book!! My favorite part was seeing what it was like for Tilly to live with her ADHD & Oliver with his Autism. It was so eye opening to see how these characters lived their lives and what they were going through throughout the story. Tilly and Oliver’s relationship was so sweet and I loved how they connected and understood each other through their similarities around being neurodivergent. The Europe setting was so fun and I liked how you got to travel along with them. I did think the end of the book got resolved a bit too quickly for my liking but overall it was such a fun time to read and I flew through it. I would really recommend it!!

Thank you Netgalley and St Martin’s Press for sending me an ARC!!

Thank you @wednesdaybooks @netgalley for this fun YA romance. Something about a disastrous meet cute just gets me every time. This was a great coming of age story for both Oliver and Tilly. I love the neurodiverse representation and how it connected them. I enjoyed their growth journey as successful adults as well as their love story.

Thank you to the publisher for a gifted copy of this ARC.

So happy to get a copy of Mazey Eddings' first debut YA novel! It was fun with amazing representation. I loved the different relationships she touched on - mother/daughter, sisters, twins, friends, etc. As always, incredible representation from neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ perspectives. I loved how Eddings leveraged an online blog for her to explain teenage life with ADHD.

Overall, I like her adult novels more but still really enjoyed this one!

Just when I think she can’t be topped, Mazey Eddings goes ahead and does it again with her brilliant YA novel “Tilly in Technicolor”. Told from the dual points of view of our main characters, Tilly and Oliver, this book will break your heart, smash it into smithereens, and then painstakingly put it back together for you, even better than before.

I was worried about reading a book about neurodivergent characters because it has to be done “just right”. Mazey managed to channel Goldilocks, because this book delivers. The characters are so well written you can tell that the author put a little piece of her soul into Tilly and Oliver as she was creating them.

Oliver is brilliant. Smart. Funny. Kind. I absolutely loved seeing their world through his eyes in regard to color. The Pantone color matching he talked about throughout the book had me looking up each color as he described it so I could see it better as I read. And sure enough, I did.

But Tilly has my whole heart. She is explosive. Daring. Dramatic. Loyal. And has the absolute biggest heart. I fell in love with her instantly, as much as 100 ketchup packets. Her journey is one for the ages and I wish I could have so many more chapters with her. The dynamic between her and Oliver is like puzzle pieces, both turning this way and that until they could finally find a way to fit together perfectly.

So often I find that I talk about how the characters “grew” throughout the story, but with this one, it’s the exact opposite.I loved how the characters stopped trying to be something that they weren’t and through each other really were able to embrace who they already are and be their true selves, unabashedly and unapologetically.

This book will stick with me for a long time. Thank you so much to Net Galley, St. Martin’s Press, and the author for a chance to read this ARC.

*Side note: I have three ND kids. Two boys with (very) different presentations of ADHD and a girl with a memory processing disorder. I loved reading about Tilly and really seeing my son through some of her thoughts and feelings. I was able to finally see things he has been trying to tell me and couldn’t really put into words. Thank you, Tilly (and Mazey), for helping me become a better mama.

Tilly in Technicolor is a cute summer romance story about two neurodiverse characters falling in love when they least expect it.

What You'll Find:
--YA Romance
--A Not So Cute First Meet
--Europe Roadtrip
--ADHD & Autism Rep
--LGBTQIA+ Rep
--Closed Door
--Dual POV

This was such a cute story. I equally adored both Tilly and Oliver. Their meet cute was a bit of a disaster, though hilarious, but there is this connection that forms when they spend the summer together travelling through Europe. There were so many feels in this story. They navigate so much more than feelings for each other, and I rooted for them. They made me smile and feel all the feels. I did find it had some lulls, the pacing being a bit off for me in places. But I so enjoy this authors writing style. YA romance isn't something I gravitate towards, but I am so glad I gave this one a whirl. It was so delightful!

*I received a complimentary ARC from St. Martin's Press/Wednesday Books via NetGalley for my honest review. All opinions are my own and given freely.

Tilly and Oliver have my complete heart! Mazey Eddings is such a beautiful writer - I’ve loved all her books to date and this one somehow may be better? The ADHD and Autistic representation is explained so well and I feel like I have more compassion and understanding for neurodiverse people after Mazey’s explanations. The ways Tilly and Oliver both explain how they feel in the world is so powerful. The writing is just truly phenomenal and blew me away. Tilly and Oliver’s stories of growing up and growing together over a summer is sweet and engaging and I didn’t put the book down! I loved hearing Oliver’s connections with colors and Tilly’s writings and inner thoughts. There was humor in their stories and it all felt so authentic. I was crying happy tears at the end when Tilly had a conversation with her mom and my heart felt so full. This is such a beautiful book and I want to recommend it to everyone I see! 5⭐️, 1🌶

1 Sentence Summary: Tilly Twomley cannot wait to get out of Cleveland and spend the summer in Europe interning for her older sister, but the trip seems to be a complete disaster from the get-go (which, with her ADHD, is not a complete surprise), starting with a catastrophic meeting on the plane with none other than Oliver Clark, the other summer intern; however, despite their rough beginning, maybe they’re more alike than they think and could understand each other like no one else.

My Thoughts: This was a super cute, light, quick, and fun read!

There were plenty of moments that made me giggle, such as when Tilly and Oliver first met (oh how disastrous and chaotic). Tilly and Oliver were both such fun characters. I loved Tilly’s writing and blog, and I loved how Oliver thinks of everything in color. The side characters were fun, too.

I LOVED the ADHD and autism representation! So, so important for it to be talked about more and not be such a stigma. Everybody’s experience is different, but I thought it was really well represented here.

My biggest complaints were that the ending seemed very rushed, and that there was an overabundance of pop culture references. Overall, I enjoyed it, though!

Recommend to: People who want to read a cute YA romance featuring characters with ADHD and autism!

(Warnings: swearing; implied sexual content)

First, I want to say that I love this cover. It’s adorable and what drew me to the book in the first place.

This is a fascinating glimpse into the brains of two young characters as they learn to navigate life and relationships and what they want to do with their lives. Tilly has ADHD and Ollie is autistic. They struggle to connect at first, but once they do there is so much understanding and acceptance in each other. Ollie makes Tilly feel seen. It was so great to see Tilly realizing that ADHD doesn’t define her but it enhances her. I love that she found people who accept her.

The inner thoughts Tilly and Ollie had about each other were so sweet and gentle and precious. I love when I find a good YA book because things just feel more simple and pure.

I did think the ending felt a little abrupt. I would’ve enjoyed a quick epilogue just to kind of wrap things up. Overall, I loved this book and would definitely recommend.

3.5 stars

What I Loved:
-ADHD/Autism representation: Eddings includes the sensory and social experiences, and it is fantastically written
-First love awkwardness
-Cute one liners

What Didn't Work For Me:
-The overall plot fell a bit flat
-The ending felt too quick and neat
-Some of the plot events didn't feel suitable for a YA book

🦇 Tilly in Technicolor Book Review 🦇

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

❝ "Like a crystal prism. You absorb the world around you but somehow release this brilliant spectrum of colors through your words that people see themselves in. It's a gift." ❞

❓ #QOTD What would you name your signature nail polish color? (Shatter the Stars purple or The Blood of My Enemies red for me)❓

🦇 Tilly Twomley is a chaotic rainbow, while Oliver Clark is a constant midnight sky. When they're seated beside one another on a flight to London, even the smallest interactions--from taking their seats to ketchup explosions--seem to end in disaster. They have no clue they'll be working together all summer, interning for Tilly's sister's nail polish start-up. Between Tilly's ADHD and Oliver's autism, their different ways of communicating and seeing the world tend to clash...while bringing them together, too.

💜 The books that take me by surprise are always the most difficult to review. Mazey Eddings' YA debut is a stunning exploration of two neurodivergent minds; a story only Eddings could have written, as she was diagnosed with both ADHD and autism herself. It's evident in the internal dialogue, which grants readers vivid insight into both beautifully unique minds. Tilly is a relatable young adult with no idea how she fits in the world with her mind's unique wiring, while Ollie is eager to design a future for himself, despite his inability to process situations at times. Tilly's boundless energy and mood swings clash with Ollie's preference for familiarity and control. Their differences create the perfect opposites attract romance with beautiful neurodivergent representation from someone who understands both mindsets personally. The chapter titles are fun, the character growth is natural, and the supporting cast brings depth to both Tilly and Ollie's worlds. Tilly in Technicolor is hopeful, charming, and heartwarming all at once; a full spectrum of emotion we don't get often enough.

🦇 I could praise this book for ages, but it does have an unsteady start. Despite the delicious slow burn, the transition from coworkers to friends to lovers wasn't as smooth as I would have liked. I also think the tense relationship between Tilly and her mother was resolved too easily. As someone with parents who "want what's best" but can't empathize with certain conditions (in my case, depression and anxiety), Tilly's mother's sudden acceptance felt too abrupt. The ending felt abrupt as well; this was one of the few times I would have appreciated an epilogue.

🦇 Recommended to any YA lovers looking for a beautiful, unique coming-of-age story. Though it certainly has its fluffy moments, the story is also real and raw; a must-read. (I do think we should categorize this as New Adult, though.)

✨ The Vibes ✨
❤️ Neurodiversity Rep (Autism & ADHD)
💜 YA Debut
💙 Meet Cute Disaster
🗼 Traveling Europe
💛 First-Person Dual POV
💚 Slow Burn
🤍 Forced Proximity

❝ "They don't have the right to make you feel uncomfortable to fit their ideas of what's proper." ❞

🦇 Major thanks to the author @mazeyeddings and publisher @stmartinspress / @wednesdaybooks for providing an ARC of this book via Netgalley @netgalley. 🥰 This does not affect my opinion regarding the book. #TillyinTechnicolor

Thank you to Netgalley and Wednesday Books for the ARC.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5/5 stars

Tilly in Technicolor is the adorable, perfect YA debut for Mazey Eddings. It follows Tilly and Oliver, two neurodivergent teens who are forced together for a summer in Europe. The two are both at a point in their lives where they are trying to find themselves after years of trying to fit in. After a disastrous meet-cute, the two must work together and find they are have more in common than they realized.

This book was just adorable. I read it the week of the Summer I Turned Pretty premiere and it was the perfect companion. Eddings has created an instant teen classic with lovable leads and a swoonworthy romance. Absolutely loved it. All the stars.

ARC was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Tilly in Technicolor is about two neurodivergent teens who form a connection over the course of a summer.

This book contains ADHD & Autistic characters & honestly I am so happy we are getting more representation in books lately.

This is Mazey Eddings first YA book, but I certainly hope it’s not the last!

Short Synopsis:
Tilly is a recent high school graduate. She takes an internship in Europe working for her sister. But what she doesn’t plan, is her co-intern, Oliver.

My Thoughts:
The neurodivergent representation in this book is beautiful. Tilly is diagnosed with ADHD. Oliver is autistic. The two of them have beautiful brains that more people need to see and understand.

There’s a lot of good about this book. But it did feel extra over exaggerated and then everything seemed to go to perfect way too quickly.

This book is also being marketed as YA and there is very adult content in this book. I really wish it was classified as New Adult instead because no 12 year olds should be reading this book - the beginning target market for YA…

Mazey Eddings’ writing is like a great big hug, and her debut YA novel did not disappoint. This book started off with one of the most entertaining meet cutes I’ve read in a long time, so needless to say I was hooked from the beginning. It’s not just a light fluffy read, though; written in first person dual POV, both neurodivergent main characters (Tilly has ADHD and Oliver is autistic) give a deeper understanding of what it’s like living in their brains. Tilly in Technicolor is heartbreaking, heartwarming, hopeful, and everything in between.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press/Wednesday Books for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely love the representation and thought this book was very cute. Great neurodivergent representation and loved how Mazey Eddings showed them adapting to the world around them. I love that their romance was realistic and did not come easy for them like it sometimes can in romance novels. This was a delicate topic and covered very well.

Thank you, NetGalley and Wednesday Books for the ARC.

I really enjoyed Mazey’s foray into YA! (Wow—unintentional rhyme!)

As a newly diagnosed neurodivergent, I found myself relating two both Tilly and Oliver! So swoony!

This coming-of-age adventure and discovery is one I highly recommend to everyone. (The amount of time Tilly worries about having to pee is the most relatable quirk in all characterdom!)

I definitely hope to see more neurodivergent leads in more romances!

This is hyper specific - but you know what my favorite part of a romance book is? When the lead who has pretended all along to be annoyed or indifferent steps in to avenge the honor of the romantic interest. And when Oliver steps in for Tilly, I mean. Oof. I just swooned. It was perfect. Mazey Eddings strikes again in this glorious YA debut.

Mazey Eddings paints characters like no one else!
The neurodivergent main characters in this delightful YA novel embrace their differences as strengths, and their struggles to get others to recognize their contributions as valuable was poignantly, sensitively rendered.
A love story about being enough.
A story about standing up for yourself and speaking your mind to those who need to hear it.
A siren song and balm to the soul to anyone questioning their worth because they don’t fit neatly into a box with four corners.

Mazey Edding's YA debut was such a sweet, emotional and insightful book. Anyone who is neurodivergent, or loves someone who is neurodivergent, should read this book.
I want to give Tilly a big hug. She is a sweet, smart heroine who's brain just works a little different than most (she has ADHD). Her insightful nature coupled with her creativeness along with her drive to become a strong and independent woman make her the best heroine I could ask. Oliver (who is on the autism spectrum) is a big sweetheart who just struggles with social cues and hyperfocus and a very big passion for color. Tilly is a whirlwind, and Oliver is the calm in the storm. A disastrous first meeting, forced proximity, common ground in neurodivergence bring this sweet coming of age and first love to life. I love Mazey Eddings romance novels, and Tilly being a YA did not disappoint. For anyone who is neurodiverse, no matter what age, please pick up this book.