I received this book as an eARC from NetGalley and St Martin’s Press.

Tilly in Technicolor is the YA Debut from Mazey Edding. THe novel follows two neurodivergent teens Tilly and Oliver over the course of a summer in Europe while they are both interning for TIlly’s sister and her start up company.

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel! Tilly and Oliver are well written main characters and great representations of their different neuro differences.Tilly’s character was very raw and honest about her feelings and refusing to mask or cave to the “normal” expectations of society. I loved how Oliver talked about color and related everything to the various colors especially when discussing the color black. Even the supporting characters are delightful!

5/5 stars! I have read several books by this author and really enjoyed them, so I was excited to read this book. This book knocked it out of the park. Tilly and Oliver were both amazing and I loved the mental health representation in this story. Sometimes dual POVs struggle, but that wasn't the case here. I loved getting to be able to see inside BOTH of their minds. Cannot wait for the next book by this author and I wouldn't be upset with a post-story novella in the future.

I received an advance review copy for free through NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily

Mazey Eddings does it again! As a huge fan of her other books (A Brush with Love, Lizzie Blake's Best Mistake) I was thrilled to be able to read her YA debut! Tilly in Technicolor is an absolute gem! Tilly is anything but ordinary, unsure what she wants to do with her life as well as trying to navigate having ADHD. She gets the chance of a lifetime to travel around Europe as an intern for her older sister's new nail polish company. She happens to meet a young man named Oliver on her flight who seems to dislike her, but really he's just as socially awkward as she is and is on his own personal journey of being autistic and pursuing his dreams. I absolutely loved the neurodivergent representation in this book! The characters are all very relatable and lovable, and it shines a light on how the world can be perceived by those on the autism spectrum or those who have ADHD and how they are able to cope with every day obstacles. This was a very sweet, heart-warming story that I could not put down!

This book in 3 words: Swoon. Divergent. Comical. 

Tilly, unsure of what's next after graduation, heads to Europe to spend her summer as an intern with her sister's high-end nail polish company. She's surprised to learn another intern, Oliver, will be working alongside her. Tilly and Oliver couldn't be more different from each other... or are they?

A neurodiverse author writing the most wonderful book about other neurodiverse characters? SIGN ME UP. 

Tilly and Oliver are some of my favorite characters I'll read this year. I loved how much we learned about both: mannerisms, self-talk, anxiety, perception, and what it's like to be neurodiverse. Tilly is creative, vibrant, and full of life. Oliver was a perfect contrast to Tilly and furthered each of their arcs. 

Mazey's writing is sharp, intentional, inclusive, and descriptive. You can feel some of the settings, based on incredible descriptions, which also makes you feel close to the characters. Many of these moments feel very cinematic and this is a perfect story for a visual adaptation. 

In my opinion, I don't think there's anyone quite like Mazey Eddings. I'm amazed at her ability to craft such unique, thought-provoking, and substantial stories with even more rich and strong characters.

Thank you NetGalley and Wednesday Books for giving me this arc. All thoughts in this review are honest and my own.

When I saw this book I knew that I absolutely had to read it. It has all my favorite things, a cute cover, travel romance, and most importantly, neurodivergent representation.

Tilly in Technicolor follows in duel points of view, Tilly, a girl with ADHD, and Oliver, an Autistic boy as they try to figure out their futures during a summer internship. As they travel across Europe, they discover that they have more in common than they thought, and their connection can only be described as magical.

I loved this book so much! I'm autistic, and I don't have ADHD, so I'm only going to comment on the accuracy of the autistic representation, but know that the author disclosed in the acknowledgements that she is diagnosed with both.

Oliver's autism rep meant so much to me. It is hard to find meaningful representation in any media, but this book included us in such a wonderful way. I was nervous going into this book that he might come off as very stereotypical, but he didn't. Oliver's struggles were the most relatable thing ever, and the way he interacted with the world felt so much like me.

Tilly is the absolute sweetest character, I found her highly relatable as well, and I thought that telling this story in both of their perspectives was an excellent decision. Seeing her and Oliver's joy at their special interest, seeing them find their futures was so heartwarming and gave me so much joy.

Overall this book was the perfect, lovely book to read for a light summer read, or any time of year. The story is sweet, the storytelling is excellent, and I highly recommend this book to anyone, neurodivergent or otherwise.

This review is on Goodreads, and I will post it on my Instagram at a later date

I haven't read any of Mazey Eddings' adult/contemporary romances so I went into this book without knowing much about her style. I really enjoyed this book, especially the two different perspectives. Tilly and Oliver both had some difficulties (ADD for Till and autism for Oliver), but I loved that they were full faceted people with interests. Tilly cracked me up when we read inside her head/point of view. Eddings can really write funny! As well as sweet guy characters :) Because this is a YA romance, it went beat by beat and I wish it had diverted a little... But thats just me. The teens who love Lynn Painter will enjoy this one!

ARC review for Tilly in Technicolor by Mazey Eddings
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As a person with ADHD I truly appreciated the rep in this book! I feel like she highlighted it very well! I loved the awkwardness from the first meeting to the romantic spark later in the book! This book is a good supporter of first impressions don’t always make or break the relationship! This book is more young adult but I loved it just the same as her more adult book I read!
I loved the dual POV!
This book also highlights communication barriers and how easily it is to misunderstand someone!
Mazey Eddings is now one of my favorite authors I just read her book The Plus One and this was just as good!
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I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book, provided by Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This story was beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. I love Mazey Eddings' steamy adult romances so very much, but Tilly and Ollie are so sweet. So pure. This being a YA, there are no sexy times, but there is mention of sexual activity, talk of safe sex/condoms and lots of kissing.

Tilly knows what she wants to do with her life, but her parents want her to be like her older sister, Mona. A college grad and business owner, Mona offers to let Tilly go on "tour" with her start-up nail polish company as a hand model. Tilly is looking forward to vacationing in another country away from her picky pokey mother. See, Tilly has ADHD, and her mother seems to put a lot of pressure on Tilly to decide her future. Only Tilly's mother wants Tilly to choose the future she wants, not the one Tilly wants.

On the plane ride to meet her sister in London, Tilly sits next to Oliver and it's a rocky ride. Come to find out, Oliver is also working for Tilly's sister, and as the time goes on, the two of them collide in ways they didn't see coming. Oliver is autistic and feels a pull toward Tilly, but he doesn't understand it. They learn to communicate in their own way, as Tilly models nail polish and Oliver photographs her.

This dual POV book is the best of both worlds as the neurodivergent brains of Tilly and Ollie give us insight to how they spin and sputter, stall and soar. The way Oliver thinks about Tilly just melted my heart. He is so in love with her even before he knows what he's feeling. It is absolutely the sweetest thing. And Tilly - dang. I just wanna hug that girl and tell her she is everything. At one point, Oliver does tells her that.

This is a book that will stick with me for a long time. I loved every second, and I can't wait to get a paperback copy to add to my collection!

Thanks so much to Mazey Eddings and NetGalley for my ARC of Tilly in Technicolor! This book is Mazey’s debut into the world of young adult books, with the neurodivergent representation that fans of hers know and love!

Tilly Twomley has just turned eighteen and has no idea what she wants to do with her future. Her writing means everything to her, but parental pressure to go to college and lack of familial understanding about her relatively new ADHD diagnosis can send her spiraling in a panic. Oliver Clark has his future entirely planned out to a T: a popular Instagram page on the presence of color in daily life, plus art school to study color theory and design. His autism has made it difficult for him to connect with others, but his few close friends and family members are enough for him (so he thinks). The two first meet as seat-mates on a comically disastrous trans-Atlantic flight and are horrified/surprised to find out they will both be working as interns for Tilly’s sister’s start up, traveling around Europe in a hunt for clients. The two could not possibly be more different on the surface, but a summer together will show them both how alike they really are, and how much they can learn from each other.

This book was SO cute! An absolutely sweet first-love story, Tilly and Oliver are deeply developed over the course of a little over 300 pages, and the dual POV perspective really gives readers the opportunity to take a peek into their heads. Getting to see how differently the two think, but also how they were secretly (or…not actually so secretly) pining for each other was adorable. I also loved that the third act breakup was not an extended point of drama, but only lasted a few hours and was remedied by an honest discussion of each’s needs for the future. I love seeing characters, especially young ones like Tilly and Oliver, being open with each other and communicating! It can be super challenging as a neurodivergent person to find productive ways to express yourself to others, and I love the fact that these two were able to be mature beyond their years in order to fix things between each other! Tilly’s talk with her mom at the end of the book was also super powerful, and it made my heart so happy to see her opening up and being honest about her emotions in order to have a better relationship with her mother going forward.

Fans of Mazey Eddings, young adult books, and neurodivergent love stories will definitely appreciate this precious gem of a story!

I love Mazey Eddings, and I love Tilly, and I love Oliver. These precious babies are so sweet, and I adore the neurodiverse representation in a YA book, specifically. Such a good coming-of-age story.

ARC provided by Netgalley and Wednesday books in exchange for an honest review.

I usually stick to adult romance and might read one YA book a year, so I was worried that this would make me cringe if it referenced any cringy high school drama. But, this was the complete opposite, it was so easy to resonate with Tilly about not knowing what you're doing with your life or where you're going next.

I also LOVED Tilly's Babble posts and probably cried reading every one of them.

Loved. Thank you for the digital copy, I ended up receiving a physical copy and will be reviewing on my socials that way. Thank you again for the digital ARC.

Simply put, a marvel of a book.

One that gives voice to young people with ADHD and autism. Highlighting their strengths, while empowering their voices in a rich and heartfelt tenor. I loved every messy moment from the awkwardly hilarious meet-cute, to the next chaotic scene, Ollie and Tilly’s love story is one I literally couldn’t put down.

As a mother with two children diagnosed with ADHD, it’s refreshing to see characters who share similar experiences as my own, especially my oldest. It’s a reflection for me personally as a parent. Hearing Tilly’s interactions with her mother gave me pause.

Wondering if maybe I’m too overbearing, too critical, too much for my own middle schooler. And it’s those reflections that help connect the dots when communicating with our own children. To truly listen when they’re talking and when they aren’t. Taking in their point of view. Realizing everything they are capable of without constraining them into an uninhabitable space that can make them feel less and unworthy of a fulfilling life.

A wonderfully bold story that will splash your life with brightly bold colors young adults and fans of Mazey’s adult novels will thoroughly enjoy Tilly in Technicolor.

Now go pre-order this book!

Happy Reading ~ Cece

TILLY IN TECHNICOLOR is Mazey's young adult debut in the contemporary romance genre. It is an Own-Voices story featuring two main characters, Tilly and Oliver, who have ADHD and autism, respectively. The story follows Tilly and Oliver as they travel throughout Europe for the summer in hopes to get Mona and Amina's nail polish company off the ground (with some other motivations of course).

Yet another masterpiece and love letter to being neurodivergent written by Mazey Eddings! There was no erasing or hiding anything about their neurodivergence. Instead, it was embraced, mentioned on almost every page with the good, the bad, and everything in between explored. Again, Mazey has written a book "for every brain" as her website says. Again, she has contributed to creating a beautiful, heartwarming, cozy, safe space for neurodivergent and LGBT+ people (almost everyone is queer, love to see it). I loved reading the gradual connection between Tilly and Oliver and the individual inner growth, especially with Tilly. I loved seeing her find a new circle of friends that accept, support, and uplift her just the way she is. Reading about Tilly struggling and seeing those conversations with her mother going nowhere was hard so I was basically cheering, heart bursting when she met so many people that felt otherwise. Oliver's love for color and how it was described? I definitely have a bigger appreciation for color. I might have fallen back into my Pantone rabbit hole while reading...

However, my biggest issue with this book (and it hurts me to say so) is the romance. Overall, I think I would have been fine if this book didn't include the romance between Tilly and Oliver. If the story continued with that and this budding friendship became a catalyst for Tilly's accepting that she'll be taking different steps than everyone else and how to navigate this pivotal point in her life with her ADHD, this would have been a higher rating for me. Unfortunately, the romance just didn't do much for me.

Chapters 35 to the end felt like they were a slightly faster pace than the previous 34 chapters. I don't think I can fault the story too much because that is also a teenager/young adult thing to do. Sometimes they are overwhelmed with emotions and make quick decisions, overthink, miscommunicate, and make mistakes. I think would've liked some of those moments (feeling the "I love you" between Tilly and Oliver, groveling after 3rd act breakup, Tilly's family conversations) to last longer.

Overall, I enjoyed the story, the character development and embracing being neurodivergent (from the characters and the story itself), but was disappointed by the romance in the last 30%. 4 stars

I LOVE THIS BOOK SO MUCH. It is so incredibly stimulating and captivating, full of insightful information and thoughts and FEELINGS; I couldn't stop nerding out. All the Color Theory talk? The way Oliver thought in colors (complete with Pantone color references)? Tilly and her beautiful mind? It was amazing. I would have LOVED to read this in high school. But very grateful to have read it now all the same.

One of the big reasons I love reading about neurodiverse characters is how much I am able to learn. These books are such great reminders that everyone's brain works differently, and not just in a neurodiverse & neurotypical kind of way, but even further than that. It creates the space for understanding and empathy. As a neurotypical person, I really appreciate the insight. And as with her other books, Mazey delivers that so profoundly.

The writing is incredible, too. I can't even tell you how many whole-pages I highlighted and mades notes for.

This is a special one. I hope you love it as much as I did.

Thank you so much for the ARC!

Thank you, St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books, for allowing me to read Tilly in Technicolor early!

Eddings' YA debut was everything I hoped for. I read her works before and enjoyed them dearly, so I was fervently awaiting this young adult novel to see if she could keep on her winning streak and she did! Fantastic.

This book is the YA book that all libraries should have and will benefit readers of all ages. Mazey can write anything and I will stand by that statement as her YA debut is whimsical and reflective in all the best ways.

I always appreciate it when the main characters in YA books feel real and are the chaotic and confused reflections of what it’s actually like to be a teen. I loved the neurodivergence representation and how ADHD and Autism come together to show that although each presents it’s own set of challenges, you can still be on the same wavelength. I have never related so much to YA characters before nor have I ever highlighted so many quotes in a book before. I related so much to the characters despite it being a YA-targeted book and truly think this book is perfect for all ages.

The writing in this book was captivating and left me unable to put the book down. The banter and missed social cues were so relatable and I loved how Oliver was obsessed with color and accepted Tilly as both his sunshine and rainbow. The dynamic between them was so unique and I loved getting to watch the characters grow into themselves as they helped each other navigate life, especially when learning how to communicate with each other. I really appreciated the bumpy start between Oliver and Tilly as it perfectly reflects how things don’t always start out smoothly and require a bit of adaptation and communication. I also really loved all the side characters as well as the LGBTQ+ representation. This book has lessons about navigating life and managing expectations that any age reader can benefit from and/or relate to.

Overall, I’m extremely impressed with Mazey’s debut YA novel and will continue to devour her books and multidimensional characters. This book will have you seeing the world in technicolor and feeling like a teen again!

FLEW through this excellent, incredible book. Tightly written, earnest, laugh-out-loud funny at several parts—one of the best YA books I've read in ages.

I loved these two together. They were so great. I loved their background history and their chemistry, the love and support for one another, the angst, the push and pull, the tension between them, everything was so well executed by the author. The characters were not perfect, they had their own struggles and obstacles they had to overcome before they came to the realization that they are better together than apart. I’m so happy with how everything wrapped up at the end. It was such an enjoyable book.

This book speaks to me in every way and I cannot say enough good things about it. Fun and thoughtful and fabulous and wonderful and MAZEY EDDINGS SEES ME.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC.

ARC Review

Thank you Netgalley and St Martins Press for this incredible book!

Mazey Eddings has once again played havoc with my heart. Tilly in Technicolor is her first YA book. Personally I want you to ignore that and just read this!!!

Tilly has ADHD and Oliver is on the autism spectrum. They meet, they bicker, they become friends…. You know what happens next.

What makes this book incredible is how Mazey makes her characters multifaceted and real. I felt like I knew these characters. I know Tilly, I am Tilly and this book made me weep. Also Oliver describing Tilly in colour Swoon! Ollie and Tilly are so sweet they will capture your heart!

Representative in books is so important and it is because of authors like Mazey Eddings that romance novels are including neurodivergent characters who struggle with anxiety, PTSD and trauma.

Mazey Eddings your writing is a gift and mirror to my soul. Thank you!

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (actually no amount of stars are enough)
No steamy scenes but seriously lots of angsty goodness!

What to expect:
Dual POV
Forced proximity
ADHD and Autism representation
Funny and awkward sweet moments
Self-acceptance

This book will be released August 2023