Thank you to NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review!

I loved Tilly and I loved Oliver. Their journey to understand and grow closer to one another was sweet and well-written. Tilly's growth and development in particular showed a wonderful character who came into herself as the book progressed.

Most of the book was well-paced, well-written, and touching. However, The end seemed to smoosh a little bit of that aside in favor of rushed conflict and even more rushed resolution. The speed at which the ending rocketed past was a disservice to both Tilly and Oliver. Overall, cute but not as good as I'd hoped. 3/5.

I loved everything about this book. I loved Tilly as a narrator, she’s hilarious. I love Oliver and his softness. I thought the adhd and autism rep were quite good, although a little on the stereotypical side for each, which are still valid representations. I liked how I could feel the anguish the characters felt when faced with over stimulation and the like. I really think this a beautiful neurodivergent teen summer romance and I want more of Tilly and Oliver.

Thank you to Netgalley and publisher for an arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

Publication: August 15, 2023

Rating: 4 stars

This is my second book by Eddings and I've loved her other book (The Plus One) along with adding her other three books because she has become an auto buy author for me. I love that her stories represent diversity. When I was approved for this book, I was so excited!

I loved the representation within this book and I definitely think it will resonate with a lot of young adults. As someone who is neurodivergent as well, it felt like Tilly was written for the Younger Me. Plus the writing was on point.

The only things I would change: less inner monologues. I know that they are necessary to accurately represent but I found that the pages on pages who begin to lose my interest.

This is also my first YA book in a long time and I haven't been a young adult in about 15 years. So that aspect is definitely a me problem.

Read if you like:
- Neurodivergent characters
- Dual POV
- Grumpy/sunshine
- YA characters
- LGBTQ+ characters

Tilly in Technicolor by Mazey Eddings

Mazey Eddings brings chaotic characters (my preference for both real and fictional people) and tender, supportive love stories together so well. This is her young adult debut about two neurodivergent teens who meet as interns and form a really sweet connection while traipsing about Europe.

• Tilly has ADHD and Oliver is autistic. I think this book depicts the struggles that some neurodivergent people may face while also celebrating the beauty of their brains as well.

• Oliver's passion for color theory was a really cool aspect of this book! He identifies colors, like when Tilly blushes or the color of her freckles, with their Pantone code.

• Tilly is sensitive and bubbly. Oliver is calm and stoic. Eventually he realizes that this terribly uncomfortable feeling is called *falling in love!!* He's just so precious about her. This is a wonderful book for young adults and YA readers.

• The best part is knowing that teens who read Tilly in Technicolor will be introduced to the Only One Bed trope (PG13 version!) for the first time. It's a romance novel reader right of passage. They'll never be the same!

• I love that we get both Tilly and Oliver's POV in alternating chapters. I haven't seen this as often in YA as I do in adult contemporary romance. It helps the reader empathize with a lot of the frustration Oliver experiences when he doesn't easily read social cues and when Tilly is mistreated and belittled by her family.

Other thoughts:
• A meet cute disaster like no other!
• Great side characters. I loved that Amina was supportive and encouraging to Tilly when that is truly all she needed to flourish. Cubby was a fun character and I can't wait to read her book when it comes out!
• Tilly's relationships with her mom and her sister were so toxic and the resolutions were a bit rushed for me. I wished her sister was kinder throughout the first half so it would have been easier to forgive her.

Overall, I enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to reading more YA from Mazey. Thanks so much Wednesday and Netgalley!

I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This was my 1st book by this author but it won't be my last. I appreciated the autism spectrum representation, which we need more of to understand and relate to folks on the spectrum. Tilly and Oliver were sweet and complimentary characters with each other. I especially liked the plot with the travel in Europe. I have been to Paris, when I was 17 so I can see it through a teenager's eyes. Having made plans to go on a Mediterranean cruise next year, I admit to living vicariously through these characters on their journey and self discovery when you are learning so much about yourself especially when you are surrounded by good people.

4.5/5☆ 8/15/23

Mazey Eddings YA debut is chaotic and raw and absolutely wonderful!

This book is at its heart about acceptance and being okay even if everything isn't all figured out. I personally cannot think of more important messages to be sending our teens--or adults! Tilly and Oliver are ridiculous and chaotic and absolutely lovely. I adored the found family aspect of the story as well as the incredible descriptions of various places in Europe. If you don't have summer travel plans-- pick this one up and you'll find yourself immersed Tilly's adventures across Europe. The dual POV was a very nice touch to the story!

All in all this was the perfect YA novel! I simply cannot wait for readers to get their hands on this book. Thanks so much to Wednesday books for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

*thank you netgalley and st.martin’s press for gifting me an arc in exchange for an honest review :) *

The first thing that drew me towards this book was the representation in both of our main characters. We have FMC ADHD rep, which we don’t see often reflected in today’s media, and autism rep via our MMC.

It is very important to include representation in a setting where it is both informative, but doesn’t read as an info dump, and normalized, but not through stereotypes; and this book does a great job at its representation.

This book was so heart-warming, the entire journey from start to finish is so engaging that you feel like you are in our main character’s heads, thank our brilliant author miss mazey eddings for the great inner dialogue and dual perspectives for that one, that you will feel what they feel.

This book was so relatable, inspiring and delivered in all of the ways that it should. I went in thinking it was going to be a cute rom-com but it was so much more. I would describe this as a story of self-discovery and self-love coupled with cutesy and deeply introspective moments.

I forgot to mention, Tilly’s POV had me actually laughing out loud the entire book (there were also some moments that made me tear up but don’t worry this book is an ultimately happy book).

Loved the beginning, middle and end–loved the side characters—loved the open communication—and loved the adorable story of Tilly and Ollie! I finished it in one go, I couldn’t put it down. Go read it!

5/5 stars

This was such a refreshing read; a coming of age story with a bit of romance sprinkled in. I loved the cast of characters, the travel details, and how sensitive Ollie and Tilly were to each other’s needs. I’d love another book with some of these characters (perhaps Cubby gets her own story?).

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley, Wednesday Books, and Mazey Eddings for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! This is a really coming-of-age story that features sweet characters and a European trip. It’s perfect for YA readers and the writing is beautiful. I recommend it!

Just a pure pleasure of a read. The care that was taken with these characters was thoroughly enjoyed. Can't wait for her next book.

Thank you to Netgalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Wednesday Books for providing an eARC for a honest review.

I knew Mazey would write a heart gripping YA novel. I knew it the moment I finished Lizzie Blake’s Best Mistake. There’s something special about the way she writes, her voice and passion for neurodiverse people is strong and fierce.

Tilly is vibrant and contagious, I loved her sweet and sassy demeanor. Her ability to find all the good from any situation, even though she’s still struggling with finding who she is.

Ollie though, I loved him. I think it’s because I really resonated with his character. I almost cried when he described his feelings and fears. It was everything I needed and more. Also, his love for black is my whole heart.

Their story is filled with light and laughter, calm and understanding. Honestly, this book felt like a big freaking hug.

Thank you to the team at Wednesday Books and NetGalley for sending me an advanced copy of Tilly in Technicolor. This review was written of my own volition, all opinions are my own.

Tilly is looking for a fresh start after a rough high school experience. She gets her chance when her sister offers her an internship in Europe. Tilly is excited to get away from her overbearing mom and try something new. She meets Oliver on the plan and the two of them do not hit it off. They are relieved when the flight ends and they can go their separate ways until they realize they will be interning together for the rest of the summer. Tilly and Oliver are like oil and vinegar; they do not have anything in common. eventually as they are forced to spend more time together then start to feel something inside of them change. Together they explore Europe and figure out who they want to be on their way. This was a cute, and lovely YA book!

This was absolutely amazing!! The autism and ADHD representation is spot on and I am so thankful to the author for writing this lovely story between two teenagers who struggle with their mental health every day. It is SO important that we have more stories like this in our world today. Mazey Eddings knocked this one out of the park!

I absolutely flew through this book and I’m so happy I gave it an entire day of my life as it’s totally deserving. Tilly had my heart immediately, and I was laughing and crying along with her every step of her journey. Her instant connection with Oliver was wonderful, and I loved being a part of their journey together as they learned how to love each other- and as Tilly learned she could be loved as she is, and not as whatever her family thought she should be. I was so happy to see her develop and grow, and the arc with her family does not leave you unsatisfied either. I also really liked the way the author explained Tilly’s and Oliver’s behaviors and thoughts for those of us who are less familiar with ADHD and Autism, so that I was able to sympathize and understand their behaviors and actions.
The only thing holding me back from 5 stars on this one is that the last few chapters felt a bit rushed. In an effort to tie up all the loose ends and make sure we knew where everything stood, we lost a little bit of the joy of seeing Tilly and Ollie just….exist together in the world. Regardless of that, Tilly is just a joy and this book was a joy to read!

What a joy. I could feel Tilly’s emotions and Oliver’s verbal frustrations on every page. It’s so beautifully written, and filled with a cast of characters who should each have their own book. This story resonated with me as an adult, and I think could be really important to YA readers a good twenty years younger than me.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

I was thrilled to read an advance copy of Tilly In Technicolor. Mazey Eddings is a must read author. My favorite new author in years! Tilly and Oliver stole my heart. Tilly is a young adult trying to accept herself in a world where herself does not always feel accepted making it that much harder for her to navigate her ADHD. She goes abroad to spend the summer with her sister and business partner to try and learn something and the pressure coming from her mom to do everything correctly and be successful has hindered Tillys relationships with her family. Oliver a shy young man with Autism likes to stay in his circle of friends who understand his ways of communicating. However, he will be branching out and interning with Tillys sister. You follow these two neuro-diverse young adults and how they communicate differently and see things differently. Following their journey to self acceptance and love is truly the most touching story I’ve ever read. You root for them and open your eyes to their world view. This is a must read for all ages! Thank you Mazey for yet another life changing book! Please always be perfectly you!

Cute YA read!

The Details: Tilly in Technicolor by Mazey Eddings
YA | neurodivergent representation | European vacation

Quick Summary: Two neurodivergent teens, Tilly and Oliver meet on plane in kind of a disastrous way and then just so happen to be spending the summer together traveling through Europe and interning with Tilly's older sister. They have a hard time connecting at first then find they have more in common than they thought.

My Take: I really really liked the representation here and thought it was so well done and so well explained. Tilly was very sweet, though I had a hard time getting a read on her at the start. Oliver was wonderful, and I loved watching his development alongside Tilly. The storyline was unique - though a little unbelievable at times - and flowed pretty well. I definitely had some issues with a few things - mainly how Mona and the parents treat Tilly (I'm sure that happens in real life, but it seemed over the top) and then their complete 180 degree change (again, it happens and I'm glad it did, but it was quick and a bit heavy-handed). Overall a cute and easy read.

Rating: 3 stars

If anyone could get me to fall back in love with YA with just one book it would be Mazey and sue did. This is summer in book form and the whole thing reads like a magical coming of age movie you watch a hundred times just because it makes you smile. Tilly and Ollie are magnificent neurodiverse bundles of joy and I'm obsessed with them forever now. The entire cast of characters is so fun and wonderful and I'm already excited for Cubby's story next!

Love it! So good! Perfect coming of age story. I loved the traveling through Europe aspect and I thought the blogging piece was also beautifully written. If anyone wants a story that makes them feel scene even if they view the world differently or are not "normal" by societiest standards this is the book.

Thank you NetGalley and SMP for the free ALC in exchange for honest review. I ABSOLUTELY loved this YA book by the incredible Mazey Eddings i loved how genuine and honest the characters felt. I also sensed some easter eggs from our super talented author (travelling, mention of teeth/dentist. I will be pre-ordering this beautiful book and cannot wait to hug them. I like we got a glance at her sister and their morphing relationship.

Highly recommend.