It was ok. The characters were just kinda there. I thought I would like this one cause I enjoyed her adult book, but I was kinda dissapointed. Thanks to St. Martin's & Netgalley for the E-ARC!

So so cute. Macey does such an amazing job at making you feel so seen and so so understood. This was such a breath of fresh air.

3.5 stars rounded up to 4!
Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this one ahead of publication.
I truly loved this book. I loved the characters! They made me laugh and even get teary. They will stay with me and I will always recommend this book. It was fascinating to see how these characters with ADHD and Autism live their lives. We need more books like this to help us understand people with minds like this.

This book follows two main characters who are both neuro divergent and struggle finding the right way to express themselves but slowly begin to learn each others communication styles and quirks.
Tilly just turned 18 and her mother is eager for her to apply to college and start her "adult life". She joins her sister Mona on the other side of the world to help with her company and model in photos for the brand. Her overbearing mother does all she can do to push this as a god resume builder, but Tilly just wants to have fun and do her own thing.
Oliver is a photographer and color expert, perfect for Monas company. he's hired for the summer to take photos and edit to boost the company. He has his own following on social media and brings his expert advice to the team.
When Tilly and Oliver meet it is anything but love at first sight. Tilly tends to make rash decisions as a result of her ADHD, while Oliver tends to keep to himself and mostly stays quiet as a way of masking his autism. The pair have to work together all summer so they need to find ways to get along and at least coexist peacefully for the sake of the company and an enjoyable summer.
As with all of Mazey's books, I adored the story and found so much comfort in the characters. I see a lot of myself in Tilly and watching her happy ending made my heart really happy. I liked seeing how all of the characters navigated each relationship differently and watching their masks come down around each other way very heartwarming. Having to mask who you are around people for fear of rejection or judgement is exhausting and all we ever want is someone to be wholly yourself around and I love that Tilly and Oliver got that in the end.

I absolutely loved everything about this book!!! It was so fun, inclusive, and REFRESHING!!! I highly recommend.

I'll be honest, I cried (tears of joy!) countless times while reading Tilly in Technicolor. Even though I'm in my early 20s, I can't even begin to express what this book would have meant to me growing up an autistic & ADHD teen myself. Tilly and Ollie completely stole my heart from page one, and I loved following their love story. It truly touched me being able to read such heartfelt on-page neurodivergent representation, and I hope to see more books like this being traditionally published going forward!

Highly recommend this book for fans of other YA neurodivergent & disability romances like Queens of Geek, You, Me, & Our Heartstrings, and When My Heart Joins the Thousand! My fingers are tightly crossed that Mazey Eddings continues to write more YA romances in the future (especially those with disability/ND rep!).

I read this book as an arc from Netgalley.

Tilly in Technicolor follows Tilly and Oliver as they build their connection over a summer. These characters have a very disastrous first meeting. However the more time they spent together, they learned about each other and begin to open up. I just loved all their cute moments together. If you want a light and fast read about two teenagers falling in love, this is the book for you. I loved reading Tilly and Oliver's points of view. The way they express their neurodivergence and being each other's safe space was just so nice to see. The book also explores the way families handle their child's neurodivergence and the effects it can have on them. This book is also low angst in a way. I was giggling and kicking my feet in this book. I can't wait to explore this author's backlist.

Yes. Yes. YES!

So much yes for Tilly and Ollie and this magical YA novel with neurodiverse characters!

This was an utterly charming read that not only captivates your heart but also opens your mind to a storyline with a girl with ADHD and a boy with Autism. The way that their brains work may be different than some other people, but having honest discussions about it makes them realize how much they actually have in common.

Tilly's mom was a difficult character to read about since she had a very difficult time listening to what Tilly truly wanted and needed out of life. However, I think that having an antagonistic character like that in a book can open the eyes of many parents and help them reflect on how to speak more encouragingly to their children, whether or not they have ADHD.

I really loved this one and the fact that they hop around Europe throughout the book makes it even more fun!

Thank you so much #netgalley for this ARC of #tillyintechnicolor

Tilly, an aspiring writer is interning at her sister’s nail polish company in Europe for the summer, where she meets Oliver. Oliver, a photographer with a deep love for all things colour, is also neurodivergent.

Things I enjoyed:
- The representation of two neurodivergent main characters (ADHD and Austism)
- The descriptions of the European countries they visited
- The dual POV

4 stars!

Thank you NetGalley for this advanced reading copy in exchange for my honest review.

I loved A Brush of Love & Lizzie Blake’s Best Mistake by Mazey Eddings. So getting an e-arc of Tilly in Technicolor, I was so excited, but also unsure what to expect as this is Mazey’s first YA (rom-com still), and I wasn’t sure how it would compare to her other books. But I LOVED it, and I cannot say I am surprised by that, Mazey has yet to let me down with anything I have read by her.

Mazey’s representation of neurodiversity is so good. I really enjoy how she brings it into all her books genuinely, and in Tilly in Technicolor, it was written so well.

Tilly and Ollie are wonderful. I adored watching Tilly find herself and thrive, and Ollie is now one of my favourite mmcs. As a rom-com, it was great, but Mazey is good at showing how the main characters grow and thrive through her novels, not just showcasing a romance.

Tilly in Technicolor was phenomenal. Mazey Eddings is phenomenal!

Mazey Eddings does it again. I absolutely couldn't put this book down. I love the beautiful way she writes the thought process of her neurodivergent characters with such care and respect.

Tilly was a beautiful character. I loved seeing the world through her eyes. Her joy, her anxiety and her sadness were all so clear through Mazey's writing. I felt every emotion she had, both laughing and crying with her. Her passion for writing and her fight for independence was fantastic. She deserves every bit of happiness.

Oliver was wonderful. I could feel his frustration at trying to understand the world around him and loved that we got his POV to really see his thought process. The friends and family that surround him are what every person deserves. Their unwavering love and support are shown in the confidence Oliver has to pursue his goals.

Tilly and Oliver together was a beautiful progression. I loved seeing them slowly open up to each other and realize their commonalities. Through their vulnerability with each other they both gained so much strength. It was so amazing to read.

I can't say enough good things about this book and am so beyond grateful I was able to read it. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a beautiful YA romance.

Thank you @netgalley and @Stmartinspress for the opportunity to read this amazing book.

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ / 5
🌶 /5

The two neurodivergent characters, the romance, the ever-changing European setting, the positive sibling relationships *chef’s kiss*
I felt so connected to the characters. In less than 300 pages, they became my best book friends. The writing is so strong. The story sucked me in so quick. I couldn't put this book down.
It's only March. But I can already tell that this will be one of my favorite 2023 YA romance releases, if not one of the best books I have read in my entire life. I absolutely loved it!

ARC review

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book! I can appreciate some of the critiques of the writing telling rather than showing what is happening with the two neurodivergent main characters. That said I think using the first person narrative is to have us walk through the story in their brains and it requires a certain amount of telling. If you didn’t know what was going on in Tilly’s head you would think she is a manic pixie dream girl. I thought it was well handled especially for the target audience.

I do have to agree that I hate her mom, and early Mona, so much. As a parent of two neurodivergent children I want to scream at her every time she needles Tilly and makes her feel small. I think that’s also something that is probably pretty common so I don’t know that it is a false portrayal. I think her resolution is a bit less believable considering how hideous she is in the rest of the book.

All this to say I thought it was a great story and wonderful writing. I enjoyed the awkwardness and the charm of seeing these two characters grow together!

I'm busy from classes starting this past week, so this is going to be kind of brief. But please do not let that deter you from picking this book up, because I absolutely loved it!

Tilly in Technicolor was so, so cute. Tilly was such a bright, optimistic character, even when she was dealing with all of the problems her family was giving her. Oliver wasn't as blindingly optimistic, but his practicality and love of details really made him the perfect match for Tilly. The two of them complimented each other so well, and watching them fall for one another was so much fun. I do wish we had gotten to see the side characters developed a little more, but since the story is focused specifically on Tilly and Oliver it wasn't a big deal. Having two neurodivergent MCs was so refreshing too, I loved getting to see their perspectives on the world.

If you're looking for a story about how people connect with one another, a cute romance, or just a fun contemporary, definitely pick Tilly in Technicolor up!

Whatever it was about Tilly in Technicolor that captivated so many reviewers honestly didn't land for me. For one thing, Tilly and Oliver spent so much time educating the reader about ADHD and autism that it felt more like I was being educated on these conditions than that I was reading a romance novel. Don't get me wrong, that will be GREAT for plenty of readers, but for me was too much. And it's like the book focused so much on their neurodiversity (I think mainly Tilly) that I didn't get a great sense of who they were as people aside it. There also wasn't a compelling plot and I never felt totally hooked by it. Like, it was more vibes than plot (and there really weren't that many vibes, actually).

At the end of my list of gripes...for a book that takes place during a trip across Europe, I feel like the European settings should have really enhanced the plot and brought the book to life, but they did not. A romance across Europe is a premise with a ton of potential, and for me the book really didn't meet it. It did more or less sell me on the romance though and I could feel Tilly and Oliver's feelings for one another the whole time. The way their feelings for one another were depicted was very sweet and innocent and I loved their interactions.

There's no way I can review this without mentioning the things I did like, and I did enjoy certain aspects of the book. I LOVED the chapter titles and this book nailed the use of Gen Z slang. I've seen plenty of authors use young people slang in a very "how do you do, fellow kids?" kind of way, but Tilly in Technicolor integrated it seamlessly. I also have to give kudos to the author for the diversity in the book. There are its neurodiverse MCs, of course, of which the YA lit genre is sorely lacking. Tilly in Technicolor will help many young readers to better understand and accept autism and ADHD, which is wonderful. It also has various LGBTQ side characters, including Oliver's two mums and Tilly's lesbian sister. A book portraying and normalizing love and acceptance within families is always, always an excellent thing. You can never have too much of that.

Despite its mediocre reception from me, I have no doubt that this book will resonate with many neurodiverse folks and that many readers will find the romance captivating! For me it just didn't hit the mark.

Thank you to Mazey Eddings and St. Martin's Press for the eARC, which I received via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Mazey Eddings has written a wonderful young adult novel in Tilly in Technicolor. I was hooked from the first chapter. This is the story of Tilly and Oliver, two neurodivergent teens who have an exceedingly awkward meet up and then find each other again in the circumstance of a shared summer internship.
The story is told in alternating in Tilly and Oliver's alternating POVs and both characters are well written, engaging, interesting and made my heart ache.
I appreciated the details that both POVs provided--insight into Tilly and Oliver as truly three dimensional, well-created characters, but also into their own unique experiences with neurodivergence and where their experiences connected and diverged.
The way their relationship evolved felt very realistic and natural and organic. They recognize something in each other and find a connection, even as their outward personas seem so dissimilar, they understand and appreciate each other in such a boundless and supportive way. You can feel how much they cherish each other and how much they appreciate the qualities that make them who they are, qualities that perhaps others have not appreciated,
I think having the narration be first person made it so immediate, so immersive, so personal.
The story had interesting side characters and plot but really what this story centered on was Tilly and Oliver and their relationship and it was perfectly structured for that.
There were parts that made me laugh, others where I was anxious for the MCs, and parts that gave me some very thought-provoking moments to think about parenting and how we speak and react to our kids. And then there were wonderful moments of a budding teen romance.
Misunderstanding happen but they felt very organic and real here, not plot contrived but more based on how the characters interpret interactions and how they react to those interpretations.
This book was well-conceived, well-written, and definitely something that is an appealing read for teens and adults. Representation of kids with neuroatypia is needed and lacking in general YA and this book did an excellent job providing not only representation but a nuanced and complex examination of it.
Highly recommended.
My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. This is my unbiased review.

This was the cutest most wholesome romance I have read in a while!

I was gripped by this book from page one and had difficulty putting it down. I think I devoured it in two days.

I am diagnosed with ADHD and found myself relating so much to Tilly and many of the ways she navigates her ADHD, as well as the obstacles she faces in her day to day life. Oddly enough - I also related to Oliver & some of his autistic traits even though I am not known to have autism. This is showcased in the novel as well, with these two young adults realizing that they have a lot in common and can understand each other better once they communicate. Speaking of, I loved the topic and overall theme of encouraging communication of your feelings, even if it may be challenging. The only way for people to understand how you’re feeling is to be open and vulnerable.

It was also incredibly refreshing reading about these neurodivergent young adults. I strongly feel this book will be validating to those who either have autism & ADHD, or maybe those who might think they have one or the other. I self diagnosed myself before I was clinically diagnosed and I feel we as people are very good at knowing ourselves and our minds.

I will forever be recommending this book. It made me laugh, it made me tear up, it made me smile with glee. Tilly and Oliver - and all of the side characters are full of color (pun intended). This story needs to be up there with the best rom coms of 2023!!

This is only my second book by Mazey Eddings but truly she's already one of my favorite authors. Two 5 stars already. And this is even her YA debut. This story is so wonderfully fantastic, following two characters who seem so wildly different but really have so much in common. We have a main character with ADHD and an autistic love interest, and both of those are own voices! The way these two characters fit with each other makes me so wildly happy and I'm already planning on picking up everything Mazey writes!!

Things I loved:
👏 Neurodivergent representation👏
👏LGBTQ representation👏
✨ European travels
✨Romance
✨Dual perspectives

Such a delightful YA read 📚

rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book was witty and hilarious, Tilly and Oliver were magnetic and I couldn’t help loving them together! The first half of the book hooked me in and the second half was even better, i mean is there anything better than a romance set in Europe?💕
also, the way Oliver and Tilly let it each other in and talked about their autism and ADHD (respectively) was *chefs kiss*!
although A Brish With Love is still my favourite Mazey Eddings book, this might be close second!

thanks @netgalley for the arc!