I fell in love with this book! This was a very special story about a couple of neurodiverse kids who discover that the things about themselves that make them different don’t keep them from finding someone who finds them adorable instead of awkward. Tilly is very ADHD, and is constantly reminded by her mother to settle down and focus on her future and be more like her older sister. But she doesn’t know what she wants that future to be! Unexpectedly, she gets the chance to go to Europe for the summer after high school graduation to serve as a hand model/intern for her older sister’s start-up company. Oliver is autistic, and his special gift is a total affinity for colors, which he loves to label as he captures them in photos and graphic art. He is also going to be an intern for the company and handle the artistic end. To start, these two rub each other the wrong way in so many ways that you cannot imagine them co-exciting in this too close space. It is so much fun watching as they fumble their way into understanding and support for each other, and then into discovering a romance they never imagined. The cast of characters is really cute and just exactly the friends you would hope these two would have. I enjoyed every minute of this book, and I recommend it to everyone. If you are neurodiverse you will love characters who think and react as you sometimes do, and if you are not you will enjoy the greater understanding you have of some types of neurodiversity.

Thanks to Netgalley and St Martin’s Press/Wednesday Books for giving me the chance to read an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an early copy of this book.

I really loved the representation in this book! I really relate with Tilly’s struggle of not wanting to go to college and wanting to explore alternative options post high school was really relatable. I experienced a different struggle.

I also enjoyed watching Tilly & Ollie learn about each other and learn how to make each other comfortable and feel safe in a world not built for them.

Took one star off because the ending felt a little rushed and like everything went a little too smoothly for Tilly there which wasn’t super realistic to me, but I still really enjoyed it!

Tilly in Technicolor was a delightful read! While I have read other fiction and nonfiction centering neurodivergent characters/people, Tilly in Technicolor was my first where neurodivergence is named as an identity, discussed openly, and a primary focus of the plot in this way. I was happy to see this representation and to read the characters' perspectives on different social settings and situations.

Tilly has ADHD. She has learned ways to cope with it and, as a new high school graduate seeking to branch out independently, is struggling to get those around her to do the same. Tilly's mother is convinced Tilly should be heading off to a degree program and preparing for a 9-to-5 job. Tilly is convinced that school is not the place she learns and thrives. Tilly wants to work on becoming a better writer and she's okay working as a barista or a cashier while she figures that out. Now, if only she could get her mother to be okay with it, too!

Tilly's sister Mona is uber-smart and successful. She flew threw school at the top of her class and started her own nail polish business. In the summer between high school and whatever is next (college, job, travel?), Tilly joins Mona on a European tour trying to help grown Mona's fledgling company. There, Tilly meets Oliver, a color expert who is also interning for Mona. Oliver is handsome, hard to read, and uber-smart. He is also autistic, which Tilly doesn't realize until he outs himself. We know he's the love interest before even Tilly does. Their romance is sweet and wonderful to watch unfold.

Overall, this is a lovely read, sweet and cozy, while also working to share the sometimes challenging experiences of neurodivergent individuals. Definitely recommend!

Now that Tilly has graduated from high school, where her ADHD and problems with executive functioning made studying excruciating, she's eager to travel Europe for the summer with her older sister. Sure, she'll have to do some work, but she's so so ready for some life experiences and for some freedom from her parents' pressure on Tilly to go to college. What she doesn't expect is to meet a hot but standoffish guy (Oliver) on the plane -- and then to discover that Oliver is her sister's design intern... and Tilly's roommate for their European travels.

This delightfully breezy YA romance features two neurodivergent lead characters (Oliver is autistic) who want to pursue their passions but don't always know how to communicate effectively. Tilly is a firecracker of a character, loud and colorful and passionate but also sometimes fizzling out quickly when she feels misunderstood, while Oliver comes across as far less responsive because it takes him longer to process what is said and what hidden messages and emotions lie underneath the words. What really works is how accepting they are of each other, how they learn to speak each other's language (so to speak), and how they grow to stand up for what they want.

Are their travels and their happy endings entirely realistic and believable? No, but they give the reader hope that they, like other neurodivergent people, can make their own space in a world that so often doesn't make room for them. For that, I can give the book a forgiving 3.75 stars rounded up.

Thank you, Wednesday Books and NetGalley, for providing an eARC of this book. Opinions expressed here are solely my own.

YA books are not typically for me, but I will read anything Mazey Eddings writes. I’m so glad I chose to dive into this one! I’m really looking forward to having my early teen daughter read this one. I’ve always wanted to share Mazey’s work with her, but her typical books are more spicy in the romance department than I’m willing to share with her. There is romance but it’s more alluding to things without the details, so this is perfect!

The representation of neurodiverse characters is perfection. Seeing into the mind of these characters and how they work as it’s a dual POV story was very insightful. Tilly’s ADHD and Oliver’s autism seem to be very accurately portrayed. What starts as a whole mess in the beginning turns into such a cute love story between the two. I loved getting to be inside both of their thoughts about the other and their situations as the story went on.

Mazey, you did it again! I have yet to be disappointed by anything you’ve written. Can’t wait to see what comes next!

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this early digital copy in exchange for my thoughts.

Tilly is such a delightful character. The way her and Oliver opened up to one another made my heart so happy. I was particularly proud of her when she had her hard conversations with both Mona and her mother. I also laughed out loud at all the mishaps Tilly dealt with.

The side characters were amazing in this book and the representation is top notch. Can’t wait to read more from this author!

Tilly in Technicolor is a beautiful coming of age story. A story of self-discovery, of learning to be okay with who you are, and embracing that wonderful uniqueness

As the parent of a neurodivergent child, the relationship between Tilly and her mom showed me how much I need to reevaluate my own relationship with my child. To assess expectations I have that are based on societal norms and not on my own child’s abilities or desires.

I absolutely adored the relationship between Tilly and Oliver. Each of them realizing how much of themselves they’ve hidden to be accepted by neurotypical people. With each other, they can truly be themselves.

Tilly in Technicolor provides some much needed perspectives - we get to see the inner workings of both Tilly’s and Oliver’s brains to better understand how they perceive social situations and those around them. I loved literally everything about this book and am thankful for it helping to open up my own mind about how others see and embrace the world. Highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley, Wednesday Books, and St. Martin’s Press for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I loved the neurodiverse representation in this book! Tilly's ADHD and Oliver's autism are so accurately portrayed, the positive as well as the negative aspects. At first, they find each other annoying, but as they learn that they're more alike than different and begin to understand each other's needs, a mutual attraction develops. Their communication and respect for each other was so sweet and sincere. Their interactions with their supportive friends were fun and heartwarming. Tilly's relationships with her mom and sister weren't as positive as Oliver's were with his, but she improved these by learning to self-advocate. Reading about them overcoming their struggles, enjoying success, and experiencing first love made for a sweet, feel-good story that I didn't want to end.

Thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for the advance copy!

Well this was simply incredible. If anyone can get me to read YA it’s Mazey Eddings and this did not disappoint. It luckily skewed more new adult for me, although still slow burn and somewhat open but not graphic in the slightest spice (for anyone wondering!).

The neurodivergence rep is *chefs kiss*, it is a beauty to be in both the brains of Oliver and Tilly. I also loved the side characters.

The blurb is superbly accurate, you get to follow along with two young adults partaking in internships with a startup for a summer across Europe. Overall this story was well paced. And at times freaking HILARIOUS. I literally laughed out loud at a certain scene around 64% and it makes me happy to think about that even now. Mazey has an incredible voice that sucks me into her work and makes me genuinely care about these people. The “coming of age” aspect wasn’t too heavy handed.

I am so grateful to St. Martins press and Mazey Eddings for this ARC. Per usual it truly feels like a gift to get to read.

Amazing story, great representation, both characters relatable and very grounded. I really love mazey books and she did it again

Can we first talk about how dang cute that cover is!! I'm in loveee!! This was such a cute story with characters that were so easy to love. I really enjoyed Mazey Eddings's writing!!

Looks like Mazey's on a super roll actually and I loved this one and really a good romance book too! Hoping to see even more from this author.

I had to check out more of Mazey Eddings' work after enjoying The Plus One and Tilly in Technicolor did not disappoint! I loved the humor, the banter between the characters, and the representation of mental health and neurodiversity. It is an absolutely lovely story! Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Publishers for the opportunity to review this ARC for an honest review.

Tilly is ready for a change. Managing to get through high school with ADHD was a challenge and she is ready to move on. She gets the opportunity to work as an intern for her sister's start up, traveling through Europe while gaining valuable work experience. At least that is her parents' plan.

Oliver has a clear plan to attain his desired career. Despite his autism and lack of social cues, he connects to his world through his love color theory and design. He has everything laid out for his future, starting with college in the fall.

After surviving a traumatic flight with Tilly, Oliver discovers he has to spend the summer with her. Loud, lively, exasperating Tilly. Maybe, despite their differences, they have more in common than either of them realizes.

Okay, this book was so wholesome and lovely and amazing 😭 it's a coming of age novel + YA romance between two neurodiverse teens, with a forced proximity to co-workers to friends to lovers trope, and Mazey Eddings has done a perfect job of writing all the feels ❤️

The book is dual pov, and both narration styles were immediately gripping and loveable. I kept sneaking in reads in the middle of work coz I literally couldn't stop 😭 The author has done a great job exploring the MCs' thoughts and feelings about life and love and work. I also particularly loved all the scenes where the MCs are geeking out about their respective passions (writing for Tilly, colors for Oliver), even more so when one MC shuts down because they think they're annoying BUT the other MC is like "what?? It's so interesting, can you please continue talking??" 😭

Please go read this book, it's the best 🥲 the neurodiverse rep is amazing, the discussions the MCs have with each other and themselves, as well as with their friends and family are top knotch, and the romance is so soft and swoony 😭

-- ty to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy!

Mazey Eddings has knocked it out of the park once again! Tilly in Technicolor is such a wonderful depiction of neurodivergence (MCs have ADHD & autism), and I loved every minute of their story. Loved this so much

Mazey Eddings is a great author. I have loved all of her previous novels and this was no exception. I think she has become an auto buy author for me. Loved this.

thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an earc!!

OH. MY. GOSH. this is my new favorite mazey eddings book!!!! i cried SO much, but i also laughed out loud so much. first and foremost, mona and tilly's mom could get absolutely WRECKED in the first half of the book. while mona eventually came around (and i could like see some of her side being that older sister, but also doesn't excuse the disrespect), her mother??? it's hands-down on SIGHT. she was rude, disrespectful, and ableist as SH!T. her apology didn't mean much to me, but i am glad that tilly got something out of it.

MOVING ON: i loved the neurodivergence rep sooooo much - autism (mmc) and ADHD (fmc)!! tilly and oliver are like my new favorite characters of mazey's because i just saw so much of myself in them. i wanted to hug tilly so many times throughout reading because i just needed her to know that it was okay, she would be okay, and that she was loved and wanted. if you couldn't already tell, i cried the most during her pov lol. it just hit too close to home sometimes. anyways.. pls pls pls go read this when it comes out in august!! i have already preordered my physical copy because i HAVE to have this masterpiece in my hands and be able to annotate it.

⚠️: ableism (from parent), bullying, panic attacks/disorders

This. BOOK!

The first Mazey Eddings book I read was last year "A Brush With Love". The dedication already had my eyes tearing up and little did I know what I was in for. When I saw she had a YA book coming I knew I had to get my hands on a copy and was anxiously awaiting some dedicated time to read it. Thank you back to back concerts road trip for giving me this opportunity.

As with A Brush With Love, I very much identified with many of the themes in the book. While not neuro divergent myself this book not only tackles daily life with on the spectrum in a realistic, human way but also allows those who love people on the spectrum to understand in simpler terms what it is like to live everyday life in a world that is too stimulating for you. The feelings of inadequacy as the oldest sibling, wanting to be protective of younger siblings you love really hit home for me as well.

I think the biggest connection for me was the multiple attempts at communication. We all know the "miscommunication" trope is huge in romance books but I loved that it was not an easy escape that way. It showed the actual growth, trial and error it takes to build with someone. I also appreciated the Mazey showed it takes work but if you love and trust someone it is worth the time to understand effective communication.

I devoured this book in less than a day because I had to know. I had to see how Tilly and Oliver were going to manage the world and each other. I cried out of sheer happiness by the end and had the goofiest grin on my face for awhile after.

Mazey has yet to disappoint me in her writing and I hope EVERYONE reads this book. Its like a weighted blanket for your heart.

This didn't do anything for me, but I recognize that my hangups are largely due to personal preference. The writing style didn't jive with me, and both the writing style and the characters themselves felt juvenile for a book that was about college-age characters. While I did appreciate the book was very clear with its representation of neurodivergent characters, it did feel a bit 'knock you over the head with it' and that just isn't my personal preference when it comes to neurodivergent representation. I also did not feel much investment in the characters' relationship. They had a couple cute understanding moments but it felt more like I was constantly being told that they have this connection by how they (especially Oliver) kept repeating it over and over in their internal narration rather than it coming across in their actual interactions.

I’m a Mazey fan through and through. I’ve loved everything she has ever written and this book is no exception. If you like books with ND rep and/or YA I highly recommend this book.