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

This was a fun YA contemporary romance that follows two characters, Tilly and Oliver, who meet over the summer and begin to fall for each other. It is written through two POVs and is a quick, light read featuring neurodivergent teens. While I do not think this was Mazey Eddings' strongest work, it was still an enjoyable read, and I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys reading about characters who are trying their best and falling in love at the same time. Overall, this story features a sweet romance like each of Mazey Eddings' previous books, and I look forward to her future work!

Tilly in Technicolor was a 4-star read for me. It was my first Mazey Eddings novel and I'm so excited to read her contemporary romance novels.

I absolutely loved the characters in this book. Oliver and Tilly, our two perspectives throughout the story, are adorable and awkward. Oliver is loveable and quirky. I love his passion for colour theory. He is a perfect match for Tilly - I mean, they say opposites attract. Tilly is clumsy and lost most of the time. The two of them together, interning at Tilly's sister's company, get to know each other and as different as they are, they relate a lot.

The story is full of fun and adventure! The writing was strong but often had thoughts and ideas overexplained throughout the book. Still, I really enjoyed reading Tilly and Oliver's perspectives!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

4.5 stars!
I love the disability rep this book presents and how Mazey does a fantastic job in how she presents the neurodivergent characters in her book. This book had opposite personality trope (Tilly is the type that blurts out everything she says and Oliver is the type to not really say what is in his mind). This also has a workplace ish romance where Tilly is working in social media and Oliver who works as a graphic designer and an intern at Tilly's sister workplace. I adored this book so much and its such a fast paced cute read!

Tilly in Technicolor felt like a warm hug. It felt like the reassurance that no matter how different you feel, you deserve everything the world can offer. It felt like the reassurance that love is out there for all of us, just waiting for us to stumble upon it.

I think this is due to Tilly and Oliver as characters. Both of them were so relatable in different ways. Ollie and his passions that he felt obligated to contain. Tillie and her lack of confidence and direction. All of us have felt like them at some point. It was so nice to read a book featuring characters that weren't perfectly put together. It was so reassuring to see them thriving despite their flaws. I loved both Tillie and Oliver, I related to them so strongly.

I also loved the way this one made me feel. It gave me severe second-hand embarrassment at some times. At others, it had me giggling. It had me feeling every emotion on this Earth and it was beautiful because of that.

When I started this one, I truly didn't expect to resonate with it as much as I did. I expected it to be yet another forgettable romance, cute and fun, but not anything that would make an impact. How wrong I was. This was the motivation I needed to continue trying.

Thanks to Netgalley for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review!

WOW!

This is a 4.5-star review!

If this is Mazey's YA debut, then I am SPEECHLESS! This was an absolutely fantastic story of two neurodivergent teens, Tilly and Oliver, who connect over a heartwarming summer adventure. I have read a few of her other books, so I knew I needed to add this one to my list of completed Mazey reads.

I absolutely devoured this one and the pairing of an autistic person with an ADHD person was such an excellent representation. I especially enjoyed and really appreciated that the romance wasn't just "POW" at the start. The characters communicated and you could read between the lines clearly that the two were falling in love. I loved the development of the story, not only just the love story but the journey these two took in accepting themselves and their hearts. I also love when an author can create LOL moments for the reader and Mazey did an excellent job at cackles.

Thank you, NetGalley for the eARC and for my honest review! Highly recommend this one!

Mazey Eddings is an auto-buy author for me, so it’s no surprise that I ended up loving this book. There is just something about her writing and just her in general that I love. Eddings writes the best representation that I’ve come across and every time I read one of her books, I just fell so seen!! To me that is everything!

I love Mazey and writing, everyone should pick up this book and everything she’s written.

I’ve been looking forward to this book since I saw it in august😍 Thanks to netgalley and St. Martians Press for the ARC.

Along with the cover (which I love love love) my favorite part of the book was the neurodiverse representation! The author is neurodiverse and you could tell how much she cared to get it right in the characters. Tilly was an explosion of energy and ideas, and Oliver was grounded and deeply caring. I do wish Oliver’s autistic traits were a little more highlighted. He was on a European tour with three strangers, one of whom he had to share a room with, but he managed perfectly with very little accommodations or burnout. In contrast Tilly’s ADHD was very fleshed out and showed many sides.

I found Oliver’s hobby of creating and running a social media surrounding his special interest relatable and unique. Popular hobbies tend to circulate in books, but Oliver’s love of color was different and cool to read about!

Traveling around Europe was the books setting but it wasn’t a travel story really. There was very little elaboration of the locations and they flew all around in very quick succession. The pacing was a bit wild. The story mostly focused on Tilly’s self journey and the romance.

It overall has kind of a romantic comedy vibe. The humor could be a little exaggerated and the premise of traveling around Europe to pitch a nail polish brand is a bit out there but makes for fun feel good story.

Despite it being a cute story I don’t think this authors writing was for me😅 Particularly Tilly’s dialogue and and inner monologue. To me it frequently read a little too cheesy. I think overall the humor in the book just didn’t mesh with me personally and I didn’t like the pacing. All things I think may or may not be a problem for others picking up the book depending on their tastes!

This was my first Mazey Eddings book and the writing did not disappoint. The characters were robust and charming and the mental health representation was top notch.

My one issue with the book was not with the writing, plot, setting, romance etc... all were done spectacularly. I only felt that Tilly was painfully privileged which made her POV difficult to read sometimes. I think this could also be a reflection of me being an adult reading a YA novel, so take that with a grain of salt.

All in all I will definitely be reading Eddings' adult romances now!

I loved this, a cute and quick read. 4.5/5
The reader gets insight into Tilly’s ADHD and the complications it brings to her life. The book is very inclusive, touching on LGBT-themes in addition to neurodivergence. The only thing I found tough was Tilly’s navel gazing (she’s oblivious to her crush’s attraction for impossibly long). But perhaps lack of self awareness is an ADHD characteristic. Also, Tilly’s mother is horrid to her until, **spoiler**, the end when she is suddenly supportive and sympathetic. I teared up, I laughed out loud. I think I’m a bit old for YA but still found this charming and would recommend to high school seniors and college age readers. Cute!

I received a free ARC in exchange for my honest review, thanks to NetGalley.

This was such a delightful and heartwarming read. I loved the representation of Ollie's autism and Tilly's ADHD and seeing how it affected the way that they navigated the world. Together, they were so adorable. This will definitely be in my favorite books of 2023 so far!

I’m at the point now that I would happily read Mazey Eddings’s grocery list. I have loved all of her contemporary romances, and her YA debut is no different.

Tilly is such a delightful character, and I loved how she and Oliver opened up to one another. I was particularly proud of her as a character when she had her hard conversations with both Mona and her mother (who I did not like for a majority of the book). I also laughed at loud at all of the mishaps Tilly dealt with!

The side characters in this one were A+ and of course, the representation is top notch. Really hoping for more from Eddings in this genre!

I wanted to love this book, but sadly it just missed the mark for me. While I appreciated the neurodiverse representation, I think it went a bit over the top making that more of a focus than the characters and their relationships. And while I don’t mind LGBTQ representation, it felt over the top in this novel - every side character was gay. His mother, his best friend, and Tilly’s sister. It was just too much.

I’ve said it before, but Mazey Eddings does it again! I love love love how this author manages to take a swoon-worthy romance and weave in respectful representation. Here, we have representation of young adults who are neurodivergent- ADHD and autism. It is a beautiful story.

Content Warning: challenging relationship between mother/daughter

I was gifted this arc to read by the publisher and honestly I’m so happy they brought this book to my attention! Here is what I thought:

+ Tilly has ADHD and Oliver is Autistic, and the two of them together is chaos and peace at the same time. Their romance is the sweetest thing ever especially because they got off on the wrong foot. There is so much miscommunication between them but Tilly is a ray of colors and Oliver is obsessed with colors which make them the perfect match. I just really fell in love with the two of them.

+ I like how Tilly is lost but even though she’s scared at times, she’s also still not afraid to live and try. Oliver has his moments but he has an amazing support system with his two moms, his twin sisters and a best friend. Tilly has a family who aren’t as close, who’s ADHD diagnoses has come between her and her mom. There is so much pressure from Tilly’s family and not enough understanding and support that I felt for Tilly. I loved how Tilly expressed and explained herself and how brave she was each time even though it scared her to say or do something. I was absolutely rooting for her. And I love Oliver who despite having this whirlwind of a girl come into his life, he cannot help but fall for her. It’s a wonderful coming of age book and they travel throughout Europe which is a fun aspect of the book also.

+ I love that this story was in the POV’s of both Tilly and Oliver. We see how the both of them experience things differently and the way they also understand each other when it comes to hyperfocus or sensory overload in certain situations. Tilly’s voice is so strong and it was wonderful to see her use that voice through a blog. This story is so eye opening and beautiful.

~ Tilly’s relationship with her mother was not a positive one but I’m glad it showed the struggles of someone who is neurodivergent and some of the challenging relationships they have with people in their own families. It turns out okay in the end, but Tilly went through a lot emotionally just to make her mom listen and see her. It made me emotional when they finally got in a good talk about everything.

Why you should read it:
*this is a heartfelt coming of age story
*there is traveling through Europe
*I love Tilly and Oliver and they are now added to my favorite couples list

Why you might not want to read it:
*there is a sexual situation but it’s sweet and fades to black anyway, also some curse words here and there

My Thoughts:

I didn’t know what to expect with this book but I read it so quick and fell in love with Tilly and Oliver. Tilly is a wonderful character who has ADHD but wants to really try and make her parents proud but most of all, be happy with herself, her life and her choices. I loved watching her grow on this whirlwind European trip. I adored the romance between Tilly and Oliver, it made my heart melt and overall this story just made me smile. This would be a great book for teens and young adults. I loved it!

As a woman with ADHD, I have never felt so seen in a book! We need more accurate, understanding, and loving books like this one with neurodiverse main characters. I wish I had this when I was a teen. Perhaps I wouldn't have felt so ashamed, confused, and broken. I'm elated at the thought of this book helping or even saving teens with ADHD and autism who feel as alone and different as I did. The author, Mazey Eddings, handles these characters so well, drawing from her own personal experiences. I'm not normally into realistic fiction, but this quickly became one of my new favorite books! You can bet I immediately pre-ordered a physical copy! I can tell this story will forever hold a special place in my heart.

Though the main character, Tilly, is more extraverted than I am, I still saw SO much of myself in her. The way she describes her ADHD experiences literally had me in tears at times because of how much I related and didn't know I needed to see reflected back at me. I know many fellow ADHDers will relate to how Tilly feels she has to mask so she's not "too much" for others and to "fit in", while longing to just be herself and be met with love and acceptance. Tilly is also a writer, like me, with a fear of putting her thoughts out there. I deeply resonated with the way she talks about these issues in her head (including the ADHD rambles lol).

I don't personally have autism like the other main character, Ollie, who is a Brit with a brilliant artistic eye. But I loved being immersed into his thought processes and way of seeing the world. It even helped me to better understand a close friend of mine (who also happens to be autistic, an artist, and a Londoner! What are the chances!?). It's so beautiful to see Tilly and Ollie navigating each other's differences and discovering bonding similarities. Of course with many bumps and misunderstandings along the way!

Like I said, I'm not usually into realistic fiction; I'm more of a fantasy gal. But this book kept me engaged the entire time! I want more of Tilly and Ollie! No, I NEED it!!!

This book has: Great and natural ADHD, autism, and LGBTQ+ representation. Hot artsy British guy. World traveling (anyone else LOVE England??). Photography. Blogging. Small business. Sisters. Critical and controlling parents. Young adulthood, growing up, self acceptance, and finding your place in the world.

*Review will be published on my site and socials August 10th**

SUNSHINE.

Oh my gosh, I LOVED THIS BOOK. It is everything I love about reading upper YA and I am a puddle of goo over Tilly and Oliver. THEY ARE PRECIOUS. The whole book is swoony and absolutely one of the sweetest books ever. I loved the descriptions of how Tilly and Oliver were both feeling towards each other. That burst of first love that overtakes your soul is next level and it was brought to life by Eddings.

I loved both of the main characters separate and together. I loved Tilly for her continual resilience and perseverance while maintaining this breath of optimism. She’s been put under so much pressure to succeed a “certain” way that watching that unravel broke my heart. Those conversations with her Mom and sister, Mona, in the second half of the book pulled at all of my heartstrings. And Oliver?? The cutest grumpy boy EVER. I loved his journey too and learning about how he saw the world as well. The undeniable chemistry between Tilly and Oliver will make you giddy.

The setting and general plot was fantastic. I loved all of the color aspects, the nail polish business, traveling around Europe, sight seeing and all of the falling in love scenes. It’s a perfect balance of the romance with the sub-plots that brought this whole book together. I had a hard time putting this down because it brought a smile to my face every time I picked it up. It’s full of meaning and impact and gosh dang everyone should pick this one up.

I LOVED IT SO MUCH PLEASE READ IT.

Overall audience notes:
- YA Contemporary Romance
- Language: a little strong
- Romance: one very brief & super vague scene
- Trigger/Content Warnings: ableism towards ADHD and autism, alcohol consumption

I.Have.No.Words… other than… Eddings is the… Shit… and TiT is hands down one of my new favorite books this year.

Tilly in Technicolor by Mazey Eddings was one of the purest most memorable journey I’ve ever been on.

Tilly and Oliver who one has ADHD and one has autism form a kind of bond some only dream about. Their feelings are so true, raw and emotional and it almost brought me to my knees!
The characters are very relatable and lovable, and Eddings beautifully puts on paper how those on the autism spectrum or those who have ADHD are able to do and cope with things on a daily basis.
She gives hope and light and shows that it’s possible.
The characters are the reason this book was so incredible.
I felt each of their emotions and feelings. Incredible.
This was a very sweet, heart-warming story that I could not put down!

I could go on and on, but needless to say, I loved every moment of this book, and this is why Mazey Eddings is on my auto-read/auto-buy list!
Because she does the damn thing every single time!
Her writing…. What do I say that hasn’t already been said before?
She is good at what she does… damn good.
And I’ll read her books as long as she is spitting them out into the world!

I loved the message that’s deep within this story.
It’s a sweet and gorgeous romance with lots of emotions as well as them growing and learning as they go.

An extraordinary, emotional YA debut that was so addictive.

PS… this is my favorite cover art!

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Thank You NetGalley and Wednesday Books for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

Tilly in Technicolor is Mazey Eddings's sparkling YA debut about two neurodivergent teens who form a connection over the course of a summer.

Tilly Twomley is desperate for change. White-knuckling her way through high school with flawed executive functioning has left her burnt out and ready to start fresh. Working as an intern for her perfect older sister’s start up isn’t exactly how Tilly wants to spend her summer, but the required travel around Europe promises a much-needed change of scenery as she plans for her future. The problem is, Tilly has no idea what she wants.

Oliver Clark knows exactly what he wants. His autism has often made it hard for him to form relationships with others, but his love of color theory and design allows him to feel deeply connected to the world around him. Plus, he has everything he needs: a best friend that gets him, placement into a prestigious design program, and a summer internship to build his resume. Everything is going as planned. That is, of course, until he suffers through the most disastrous international flight of his life, all turmoil stemming from lively and exasperating Tilly. Oliver is forced to spend the summer with a girl that couldn’t be more his opposite—feeling things for her he can’t quite name—and starts to wonder if maybe he doesn’t have everything figured out after all.

I just want to start off by saying, I think mazey eddings is an incredible writer and she needs to write more YA books right away. This was beautiful, this was a story about Tilly, who has ADHD and Oliver who has autism and they spend the summer together. This was such a beautiful story about self discovery and being seen and being loved as you are, without conditions. I loved the way oliver saw Tilly, it was so heartwarming and I teared up a couple of times. It's so pure and beautiful.
Thank you so much to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press/ Wednesday books for the E-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love Mazey Eddings' books, this was a YA novel and I really enjoyed it. YA fiction is a favorite genre of mine. This was a really great coming of age read. I would recommend!