I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This book is a sweet and super cute romance between two young people. Tilly has ADHD and Oliver is autistic. This book has well written neurodivergent characters and it is so sweet and so pure and just amazing. MAZEY Eddings had quickly become a auto buy author for me.

Tilly and Oliver are polar opposites - she's loud and flies by the seat of her pants, he's quiet, calculating, and has everything in his life in order. When they both intern at Tilly's sister's start up for the summer, the forced proximity causes sparks to fly, in both good and bad ways. Tilly is trying to gain some independence from her parents, who don't seem to understand her and Oliver just wants to get the work done and not get close to anyone else.

What this has:
- Incredible ADHD and Autism rep
- forced proximity
- European "road trip"
- a meet disaster that had me both cringing and laughing

The relationships in this book are top notch and so realistic. Tilly and Oliver need to learn how to communicate with each other due to their own neurodiversities. Tilly and her sister need to repair their relationship as they've grown apart throughout the years and Tilly and her mom also need to learn how to communicate and interact with each other.

I thought the independence that Tilly gained throughout this book was really lovely! Oliver's understanding of her was also just so freaking cute!! He had multiple quotes that I wanted to highlight that were honestly just beautiful.

Mazey has this way of writing characters and stories that are so realistic to me and it keeps me coming back for more - I really will read anything she writes. I don't typically read a lot of YA but I found myself absolutely loving this book (honestly I devoured it in a matter of hours) and eagerly anticipating Cubby's book!

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press/ Wednesday books for the eARC in exchange for a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

4.5⭐️

This was a cute and fun perfect for summer ya romance read! I loved the story and characters! Mazey Eddings did a good job of portraying and writing in a ya voice, both Tilly and Oliver’s perspectives sound like teens. Also ADHD and autism are represented by these characters and the portrayal was well done. These characters are great on their own and I most loved seeing Tilly’s growth in finding her passion and love! Tilly and Oliver also complement each other really well even though in the beginning they are complete opposite. But the build up to their relationship was so good and awkward and teenage like, it had me screaming!

Overall this was a great ya romance and do recommend!

Read if you like…
•ya romance
•ADHD and autism rep
•slow burn
•dual pov
•European vacation
•only one bed scene
•chapter titles

Tilly in Technicolor is so sweet. There was so much consideration put into both Tilly and Ollie - they felt so real and relatable. I understood their reactions and the conflict and was rooting for them. Besides the issue with the mom being resolved a tad too conveniently, this book was excellent. I loved Cubby and can't wait to read the next book in the series.

Tilly is excited to spend the summer road tripping through Europe with her big sister as her intern. After a meet disaster with Oliver, who sits beside her on the plane Tilly is sure her trip can only get better from here. However she soon realizes that Oliver is also interning at her sisters company for the summer.

I want to start this off by saying that everything Mazey Eddings has written is exceptional. I have nothing but praise to speak about all of her work. Tilly in Technicolor is no exception to this rule. The accuracy in which both Tilly and Oliver's neurodiversity is represented is unmatched.

This is the book that 18 year old me needed. The sweet, raw and pure way that Tilly experiences the world had me glued to the page shedding tears at time and others giggling along with how awkward and real the situations she found herself were.

I honestly have nothing but praise for this book and hope that everyone loves it even half as much as I do.

I love Mazey Eddings, but this book was just not for me. It’s not because of the ADHD and autism representation, I actually really think that this book is great, and so many people with those diagnoses will relate, but I just didn’t relate to the characters, and I really couldn’t stand Mona, and Tilly’s parents. I really didn’t like the nail polish company plot. And the pacing of the story was very off. It went immediately from pining 70% of the book to instalove by 85% to a third act breakup by 91% to back together by 93%. I really had to heavily skim read the book to finish because I wanted to see if it got better for me. It didn’t. And that’s okay because not every book will be for me and I still think Mazey is an incredible writer and I’ll continue to read her work.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Wednesday Books for the advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review.

*3.5 rounded up

Tilly in Technicolor is a YA romantic comedy between two neurodivergents interning the summer in Europe. It's chaotic, sweet and filled with so many lovable moments.

This was my first Mazey Eddings and oh how sweet this story was. I loved the representation. With the story being dual POV, we're able to see the workings of both Ollie's and Tilly's brains which was a joy. How both minds are chaotic, how they stutter, how they celebrate the wins and how they calm their minds down. I loved how kind both characters were kind to one another - and how they communicated. Also, the chapter headlines? They were so fun and had me excited to read the chapter to see what would happen to explain the chapter name.

The story lost a bit of steam the last 15% of the book. I felt as though Tilly's "villain" story was wrapped up way too quickly - it was like 2 pages? I wish there was a bit more development in that respect. Overall, this was a great YA debut Mazey! Can't wait to read more.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press/Wednesday Books for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. Available August 15, 2023!

This book was AMAZING!!! It's one of those books I hesitate to review because my words can't do the book justice. It was SOOOO delightful to see all the neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ rep! It was all so well done. The dual points of view were really well done, each character had a great voice and I loved seeing their thoughts. As a human with a neurodivergent brain myself (sensory processing disorder) and the mom of an autism spectrum awesome kid, seeing this type of positive representation was just EVERYTHING. Also, the European adventure was so fun to read, and the pacing was on point and I just absolutely love this book!

This story was beautifully written with an immense amount of validation for all variants of neurodiverse friends

Tilly and Oliver were adorable! I loved reading their neurodivergent perspectives. This book was serious but funny and I just loved it! I enjoyed the adventures they had traveling all over while interning for Tilly’s sister Mona. All of the side characters were just so likable too!

5/5 Stars

I received an Arc from Wednesday Books to review. Thank you to Wednesday books for sending me a copy.

If you know anything about me, you know that my all time favorite book is Lizzie Blake’s Best Mistake. So when I say this has tied and I almost thought it topped that you know this was good. The representation for both ADHD and autism was amazing to see. I can’t personally comment on how accurate the Autism rep was but the ADHD rep as someone who has ADHD it was perfect just like Lizzie. I will say the Autism rep didn’t feel stereotypical which was very refreshing and the author is an ownvoice author for both conditions. I think I cried more during this book than Lizzie which is impressive as I cried a lot during Lizzie.

Tilly has ADHD and deals with the complexities the condition causes in relationships and just life in general so when she has a chance to get away from her parents for the summer after she graduates and travel around Europe with her sister she jumps at the chance. Oliver is interning for Tilly’s sister and he is so excited to spend the summer doing what he loves which is color theory. When they meet on a plane ride across the Atlantic Ocean they can’t wait to go their separate ways but when they find out they are both interning for Tilly’s sister they have to figure out how to survive the summer together or maybe do a little more than survive.

I loved the romance in this book and it had me constantly smiling just from the cute moments especially when they finally understood each other their connection feels so real.

I highly recommend this book for those looking for ADHD rep and just a fun summer contemporary romance.

The way Mazey Eddings writes just speaks to my soul. Tilly and Oliver are so cute I loved seeing them bind and find that one person in the world who truly understands them. The way Oliver describes Tilly and how he sees her just warms my heart so much. I hope Mazey writes more ya because this is sooooooo good.

I received an arc through netgalley.

I ADORE Tilly and Oliver. There are not enough words to describe how much I love these two. The representation in this book is so inspiring. Two neurodiverse characters on the brink of adulthood learning to navigate the world as they grow and change... and those who read their story can't help but grow and change along with them.

As a mother to a neurodiverse little human, seeing characters like Tilly and Oliver give me such hope for my daughter's future. I know each individual is unique in their abilities and struggles, but it is refreshing to read about characters who are embracing their differences, advocating for themselves, and have people who love them enough to do the same. Isn't that what everyone needs out of life?!

Tilly is hilarious and honest and so darn likable. Oliver is matter-of-fact, passionate, and pretty likable himself. :) I definitely enjoyed the contrast in their personalities - Tilly, the glass case of emotions and Ollie, the stoic, yet kind, quiet soul - individually they were dynamic, and together? captivating! Tilly in Technicolor is a story of finding your voice to communicate, knowing your worth, and surrounding yourself with those who will listen to your words and hear your heart. Definitely a must read!!

Side note: as a YA book, the content completely on-point. There is "language" and some sexual situations, but no explicit or graphic included..

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

Let me say this much - if Mazey Eddings rewrote the telephone book I’d read it - I’ve fell in love with Harper & Dan in her first novel and have loved every character since. I also love seeing Mazey branch into the YA space so was elated to receive this digital ARC! (I may I screamed with joy!)

Let’s first start with the title because it truly encompasses who Tilly is and how she’s view by Oliver (Ollie). This book is incredibly sweet, magical and a fun ride (for YA and adult readers). Mazey does such an amazing job capturing neurodiversity and authenticity in these characters. Tilly in Technicolor is about two very complex individuals who are trying to find their proper space in the world without compromising who they are. (And boy can I relate to Tilly).

This book has great banter between all the characters, its well paced, characters are well developed and there is so much comedic relieve it’s utterly brilliant! So many topics ranging from romance, to autism, ADHD and neurodiversity, chaos and color theory of all things (totally fits this story perfectly!)

I never want her books to end! Mazey is truly a gifted writer who we all needed!

This book ripped me open and put me back together again.
Mazey did such a beautiful job depicting the humans being unabashedly themselves, especially when the world would prefer them to be otherwise. The way she writes neurodiverse characters is with care and grace. They are fully human and fully lovable.
I wish there was this type of representation when I was a kid. Even though this is a YA book, I recommend every person to read it.

Special thanks to Net Galley for sharing this digital reviewer copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.

This book was in fact sparkling. Filled to the brim with love and feelings and colors these characters literally stole my heart. I loved the way the communicated with each other, I loved how they were so kind with learning to understand each other, and I loved that Tilly got to find her way through the unknown. This book is certainly special and so fun, sweet and stunning this is the best YA book I have read in a long time. And that cover art! I’m obsessed!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martins press for an arc of this book!

This is an adorable book.

The title Tilly is a person with ADHD who has will intern at her sister's nail polish company around Europe this summer. Both coddled and constantly undermined by her mother, Tilly is itching for some time alone.

On the plane however, she meets the other cute intern, Oliver, who is on the spectrum. Sparks fly, and summer starts to look a lot better for Tilly.

This book was a fresh twist on YA romance and a really fun read. I look forward to more from this author.

Wow. Mazey Eddings' YA debut was absolutely as vibrant and sparkling as the cover that first hooked me.

Tilly and Oliver are complete opposites. She's a force of nature and he wants everything planned and ordered.

They both intern for Tilly's older sister and her business partner's nail polish company and spend the summer traveling around Europe trying to win over buyers and small boutiques. The gorgeous settings across Europe were so well done and one of my favorite pieces of this story. But I also loved how the overwhelming cities forced Tilly and Oliver to discuss their neurodiversity to each other and begin to rely on each other and forge a deep connection that neither one had really found before.

I also loved the way they both relate to the world through their passions. Tilly is a writer and is very vulnerable about her ADHD through blogging and connects to readers effortlessly. Oliver is passionate about color and photography and has an amazing social media platform where he forges relationships online.

But the best parts of this story were the characters and their relationship. The romance was so sweet and heartfelt.
I loved Tilly and I would absolutely fan cast Millie Bobby Brown to play her in a movie. She's so full of life and excitement and such a vulnerable character that made her easy to relate to and root for.
Oliver's character also blew me away. He's a bit closed off at the beginning - he has the people he's close to and has trouble connecting deeply with others. But as he begins to care for Tilly, he really starts to shine. Guys, he calls her a freaking prism at one point. He totally captured my heart!

Five stars from me!

Thank you to #NetGalley and #MazeyEddings for an advance review copy in exchange for my honest review.

I am not very well informed on neurodivergence. I try my best to be as informed as I can be because I do want to understand what challenges they face that normally I wouldn’t. It’s very important to be aware of your privileges and how best to use those privileges to help others. With that said, I was beyond excited to read this book. I was reading this in between classes, waiting for the bus, and sometimes on the bus. It was really hard to put down.

To start, Tilly is my favorite character ever. I loved the way she felt everything. I thought it was beautiful. Tilly has ADHD and it seems like people around her don’t understand her that well. She is struggling with figuring out who she is and how best to navigate a world that isn’t meant for her. Oliver was hilarious. He is autistic and I loved that he doesn’t shy away from the things that he loves. These 2 characters are as opposite as they can get. What I loved the most was that the author didn’t allow their status as neurodivergent to be the reason they got together. She made sure it was because they understood each other beyond the same traits they share.

There is a lot of growth in these characters. It wasn’t just the main characters that grew but also the side characters. Tilly and her sister Mona do not seem to be getting along in the beginning and towards the middle, they talk and start appreciating each other. To grow up in a house with expectations is hard. I know what that feels like and I think the author felt that as well because it was such a personal moment of growth for both characters. I was so happy to see everyone grow and understand each other in the end. It felt personal.

The only thing I disliked was how the format/ font didn’t change for Tilly’s Babble posts or texts. I know this sounds extremely petty but I had a hard time figuring it out. Other than that, I think this is a great book that everyone should read. This book can educate you about neurodivergence just as much as a nonfiction book can but in this one there are amazing tropes and great characters.

*4.5 stars

“She’s the sweetness of cotton candy-blue, the effervescence of gold, and the complexity of copper. She’s deep like emerald and light like lilac. ‘Tilly, you’re the entire rainbow.’”

This novel takes place over a summer in Europe, following two neurodivergent teens as their connection blooms. Tilly, a recent high-school graduate, is ready for a fresh start since receiving an ADHD diagnosis and struggling with her executive function. In comes her older sister to save the day— sort of. Tilly becomes an intern for her sister’s nail polish brand as they pitch at different beauty companies and clothing boutiques across Europe, which opens the door for Tilly in more ways than one. Not to mention, the brand’s photographer, Oliver is an understanding confidant when it comes to neurodivergence, which encourages Tilly to open up with others and decide her next steps for her future and her possible career path.

I want to start my review by saying this is more than a cutesy, summer-before-college-fling, romcom. Eddings provides an unparalleled, true-to-life approach to living with neurodiversity and its challenges. Not only are her characters lovable, strong, and persistent, they are also honest about the challenges that come with neurodivergence; their situations are accurate and informative as well. Working in special education for the last 5+ years, I can attest to the accuracy of such presentation, as well as the beautiful way in which it is portrayed. This type of book is so important and I am so grateful to have been able to read it.

Tilly and Oliver have my whole heart. Both are going through their individual difficult situations and they are able to be there for each other as well. Neither of them fit the mold in the fashion/blogging world and both are providing a fresh take on the scene— and it's wildly successful. I want to hug them both and be their friends. Oliver and his Pantone hyper fixation— I found myself trying to identify colors in my environment while reading. Tilly and her blog posts— she made me want to dust off the ol’ WordPress again. They are both so well written and develop throughout the story in beautiful and heartfelt ways, I wanted to stay wrapped up in their world for days longer.

My number one favorite thing about this book (besides the lovely characters) is the nature of Tilly and Oliver’s relationship and how it evolved over time. They went from not understanding each other, to opening up about their differences, to friendship, to love in such a natural progression. It is unmatched. I loved them wholeheartedly and I loved them even more together.

This is my first Mazey Eddings book, but this most definitely will not be the last!

Thank you again NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, Wednesday Books, and Mazey Eddings for providing me an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!