This was a cute ya read! The adhd and autism rep are spectacular! Tilly and Olly are adorable and if I were a lot closer to their age (lol) I probably would’ve loved this book all the more.

Mazey Eddings has changed my entire reading year. In September 2022, I read Lizzy Blake's Best Mistake on NetGalley, and I instantly fell in love. Then, in February, I read The Plus One, a book that I can't stop thinking about and is now my favorite adult romance. Now, Tilly in Technicolor, a young adult, coming-of-age story about two neurodiverse characters who find love while navigating a world that often sees them as less than joins my list of favorite books.

Eddings' ability to portray neurodiverse characters is astonishing. Tilly has ADHD, and Oliver has autism. They are joyous yet complex, and their points of view distinguish their strengths and struggles beautifully. I rooted for them the entire time.

I enjoyed the plot, setting, and side characters. There was so much character growth. It was easy to root for everyone.

If I have any complaints at all, it is that the reconciliations, both between Tilly and her family and Tilly and Oliver, seemed a bit rushed.

Mazey's books make me feel seen and give me a safe space to fall into, even if only for a few hours. They provide me relief from feeling anxious and out of place in a world that doesn't fully understand the struggles of a neurodivergent person. I will read anything Mazey writes, even if it is just a grocery list.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books, RB Media, and Recorded Books for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

RATING: 3/5 STARS

I love Mazey Eddings but this one wasn't for me... I didn't connect with either of the main characters. I think I just enjoy her adult writing more!

In "Tilly in Technicolor", Mazey Eddings shares deep knowledge about what life is like with ADHD and/or Autism. Tilly and Oliver are very different, but are able to understand each other in a way that their peers don't; sometimes you aren't okay and it's okay to not be.

Tilly and Oliver grow so much in their short time together. Tilly learns to stand up to a family that has made her feel wrong or less than. Oliver learns to empathize with others, and to be a source of support. There's a sense of hope and future for this young couple.

Someone will pick up this story and feel seen for the first time, as if often true for Mazey's books!

The summer after high school, Tilly is ready for a change. Struggling through high school with ADHD left her exhausted and ready to escape her normal life. She heads off to Europe where she will intern for her too-perfect older sister. To her surprise, her sister has hired a second intern—the fascinating and confusing Oliver. Though at first Tilly and Oliver think that they could never get along, they begin to realize that they have more in common than they initially thought.

This is a fresh and inspiring story of two neurodiverse teenagers figuring out their goals, relationships, family and what they want from their futures. The representation of these characters is beautiful and full of humor.

This is a sweet and honest story that many young people will relate to. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 Stars

So much to love about this book! Having just graduated from high school, Tilly is sent to Europe to intern for her sister's nail polish company alongside, as it turns out, her grumpy seatmate from the flight there. I loved the representation for both ADHD and autism, and Tilly and Oliver stole my heart. They complement each other well, and I found that they are realistic and well-developed characters. Tilly's relationship with her sister especially touched me, and I enjoyed the way it changes throughout the book. This is a heartwarming read that will leave any reader with a smile.

I really enjoyed this book. Mazey Eddings is amazing at writing neurodivergent characters and Tilly in Technicolor is no difference. I love how you could feel Tilly's struggle in life and in relationships through the page. Her relationship and growth with both Ollie and Mona felt so genuine and realistic. Although it isn't something I would normally read or recommend (because it is YA), I could definitely see myself recommending this book to others if nothing else to get into the minds of two authentic neurodivergent characters.

This story follows Tilly, a recent high school graduate who's suffering from burnout and grappling with an uncertain future. At the insistence of her older sister, she reluctantly agrees to intern for the summer, with the enticing prospect of travelling across Europe. Along the way, she crosses paths with Oliver, her polar opposite, who seems to have his life all figured out, or so it appears.

What struck me most about this book was witnessing the tender love story that unfolds between two neurodivergent teenagers. Despite their initial deep connection stemming from their shared neurodiversity, it becomes clear that their journey isn't without communication challenges and struggles in navigating their emotions. Eddings also adeptly delves into the impact of neurodiversity on family dynamics. Tilly's relationship with her overprotective mother, strained by her mother's well-intentioned but stifling actions, is a testament to how neurodiversity can influence family connections.

Tilly's path to self-discovery is not only a beautiful voyage into understanding herself but also a poignant demonstration of how she proves her worth to her mother and sister. This book is a perfect match for young adults who grapple with the pressures of fitting in and yearn to challenge society's norms, all wrapped in the warmth of a sweet and heartwarming love story.

Highly recommend!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for sending a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

When I tell you that I absolutely LOVED this book, it’s an understatement.

This is going to be a book that changes lives for some, an enjoyable read for many, and a glimpse into the brains of others for non-neurodivergent folk.

With ADHD and Autism representation, Mazey manages to depict what it’s like to be neurodivergent on each page – and yet it felt like I was watching a movie, which is not something I can say about most books.

I loved the YA/NA element of this book where we got to see both Tilly and Oliver learn to share what they typically keep close to themselves due to past judgements and feeling like outsiders. They got to grow together and show one another that there are ways to enjoy the world even if you’re not a neurotypical person.

I’ve shared this book with friends and the first thing they said (in between their chuckles, because this book is funny too!!) was that they felt seen, heard, and recognized. That their brains work this way too and they just thought they were weird because of it.

Thank you, Mazey. For sharing the depth of these characters with us. For showing up how many people might be struggling in the world and how we can be kinder toward their needs and insecurities, and writing books that help people feel seen for sometimes the first time in their lives.

Go. Get. This. Book. NOW!

I really liked this book! Tilly and Oliver were so cute and had me smiling throughout the book and i loved the rep in this book

Oh this book. It was beautiful, colorful, and full of growth. Tilly is such a light and has the sweetest journey of self-love and finding her worth. The mental health rep is stunning and perfectly done.

Thank you for the advanced copy for review.

OMG I loved this story so much. Tilly and Oliver were just the most perfect sweet babies. I love Mazey's books so much because she really puts real people in them that are so relatable.

Tilly in Technicolor is such a fun, cute romance. Both Tilly and Oliver are adorable little cinnamon rolls that I couldn't help but like. In many ways they are opposites, but in others they are so alike and understand each other in a unique way. This is a perfect story to read if you're looking for a lighthearted romance with a pinch of family and a dash of European adventure. It was especially enjoyable seeing Europe from Tilly's wide, awe-filled eyes. Her journey started with many funny, chaos-filled interactions with Oliver, and there are a few fun romance tropes that fit really well with them, leading to even more sweet and honest moments. I think the book does a good job of portraying what a neurodivergent brain can look like, and the different relationship challenges that come with that. I loved that we also saw the growth of sibling relationships and parent-child relationships too. Overall, it's an enjoyable story, and was a perfect read when I was looking for something to make me smile.

Tilly in Technicolor was a sweet story about finding yourself and where you fit, set against a beautiful European backdrop.
Tilly’s ADHD has always made a classic classroom education difficult, but her parents hope that by interning at her sister’s nail polish company for the summer, it will motivate her to get a degree. Fellow intern, Oliver, has a clear idea of what he likes and wants to do with his life, but his autism has always made it difficult to form relationships.
Told through Tilly and Oliver’s POVs, I appreciated getting to know the daily realities of living with ADHD and autism. Watching their connection form was sweet and felt genuine. There were a lot of laugh out loud moments that were fun and helped break up the deeper moments. The meet cute was unique and hilarious!
I had trouble with Tilly and her mother’s storyline, especially how it was wrapped up. It felt too simple and I had trouble believing she would flip so easily - why didn’t she listen or realize on some level before reading Tilly’s writing?
Overall, I thought the pacing and story was well done and would recommend.
Thank you Wednesday Books for the copy through NetGalley!

I will always love anything that Mazey Eddings writes! Her books draw me in from the beginning and don’t let me go! Also, the fact that she includes neurodiversity in her characters willl always hold such a special place in my heart with her books. I love that she includes this because there are finally characters that I can relate to and can see myself in! I feel like she also does such a great job with her descriptions that gives the readers more of an understanding of what the characters go through on a day to day basis. Overall, this is another one of Eddings books that I will not be able to stop talking about soon because I just loved it so so so much!!

This book was really sweet and the representation was top notch! It felt a bit mature for YA in my opinion so I think New Adult would be a better target audience but that’s probably a harder demographic to market to. I loved the color discussions and the continuously changing setting as they traveled around Europe.

Mazey Eddings is quickly becoming a favorite author! I have enjoyed her adult titles and was excited to read this new YA novel. I am proud to report that this book was just as good as I had hoped it would be! I knew that I was going to have a great time with this book when I found myself laughing out loud during the first 30 minutes of listening. I think the smile I had may have stayed on my face until the very end of the story.

Tilly and Oliver were wonderful characters who seemed destined to find each other. There were a few scenes that made me laugh and other moments that touched my heart. Tilly has ADHD and her family doesn’t always help support her in the best way even though they do care for her. Oliver has dealt with autism which can make it hard to make connections with others. I thought that the author did a phenomenal job of illustrating exactly what these two neurodivergent teens go through on a daily basis and I loved how they saw each other.

I listened to the audiobook and thought that Justis Bolding and Chris Nelson did a great job with the story. I liked the way that they were both able to bring these wonderful characters to life through their narrator. I feel like their voices complemented each other’s very well and I found both to be very pleasant. I liked that they were both able to add just the right amount of emotion to their reading. I do believe that their narration added to my overall enjoyment.

I would recommend this book to others. These characters quickly worked their way into my heart and I found the story to be incredibly entertaining. I cannot wait to read more of this talented author’s work!

I received a review copy of this book from Wednesday Books and Recorded Books, Inc.

⭐️⭐️ Tilly in Technicolor by Mazey Eddings

Tilly Twomley (not impressed with this last name) has a severe form of ADHD. She just graduated high school and is desperate to get away from her overbearing mother. She takes a trip to stay with her older sister in Europe. On the way she meets autistic Oliver Clark, who just so happens to be on his way to work an internship with Tilly’s sister. As expected, Tilly and Oliver grow to have feelings for each other. I DNF’d this book before they actually got together.

EVERY SINGLE CHARACTER IN THIS BOOK WAS CRINGEY. Tilly has ADHD but the way everyone treated her was beyond insulting. Her mother acted like, and even told her, that she was severely irresponsible, couldn’t take care of herself, couldn’t make her own decisions, etc. Anytime she talked to her mother, her mother did nothing but nag her about something - there was no “how is Europe?” or “are you having fun?” it was only “did you take your medicine?” I felt so bad for Tilly. On to Oscar. He is autistic but it didn’t feel authentic. It felt like the author tried to create an autistic character off the cuff.

Combining an ADHD character with an autistic character and following their adventures around Europe while they develop friendship and love sounded like a charming story. But this bombed. It felt like it was written to appease the PCness of our current society. The addition of Oliver’s “moms” and Tilly’s sister’s secret lesbian relationship added nothing to the story. It simply felt like forced diversity. None of the characters were well developed or convincing.

I tried and tried to finish this book. It took weeks to make it to 60% before I finally called it quits. I enjoy reading young adult romances but this one didn’t do it for me. Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this title for review.

Thank you Netgalley, St Martin's Press, and Wednesday Books for allowing me to read and review this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

There will be spoilers.

"...I'm comfortable with you in a way I never even hoped to experience with another person. Being around you - seeing the way you shine - is like discovering a new color of the rainbow every single day."

Tilly in Technicolor is my first Mazey Eddings book, and it was good. This is her first young adult story. Eddings has a few in the adult romance genre.

I feel like Tilly in Technicolor was written with the adult romance genre format in mind, and it kind of didn't work for me in the end. The ending conflict between Tilly and her mother resolved in just a few quick pages and it left me a unsatisfied. Her parents [mainly her mother] kept pushing periodically for Tilly to pick a college and figure out her life after sending her on a basically free trip across Europe with her sister, sister's girlfriend, and Oliver the love interest.

Tilly's sister Mona and Mona's girlfriend Amina own a nail polish company. They take on Oliver and Tilly as interns to help promote the brand. Oliver is apparently super popular on social media for his designs and way with colors, and Tilly is along for the ride as a hand model. Tilly and Oliver are neurodivergent, and they begin to bond over the course of the summer.

I truly love the representation of Tilly's ADHD and Oliver's autism. There is not enough representation of either in books, and I love seeing how authors bring them to light.

The romance is very sweet and endearing. I enjoyed reading from both point of views as Tilly and Oliver navigate the feelings of 'first love' and putting a name to it. The dual POV did sometimes blend together, making Tilly sound like Oliver and vice-versa.

I did prefer to read from Oliver's point of view. I liked reading about how he saw colors, and his thought process while being around Tilly.

With how quickly the characters traveled to different European locations, they could have easily been in the US. We barely got any sightseeing except from when Tilly walked around and bought very expensive danish clogs. I would have liked to have had read more descriptions on where they were at.

I'm annoyed with how the story ended. Tilly's parents were barely in the story. Her mother was so gung-ho on Tilly going to a college and comparing her to Mona constantly. After reading Tilly's blog she instantly changes her mind on everything. The way their conflict had resolved was too fast and made me feel like it was just nothing. The book does have a bit of a cookie cutter vibe. Or like a list that was being checked off at the end and the issue with her mom was forgotten for most of it so it needed to be squeezed in. Also, Tilly somehow gets a Paris job that feels a little unrealistic. Maybe if there was a time jump or epilogue with a year or two down the line then it would have made sense.

I wish Tilly and Mona had more time spent together. They started off not getting along with each other because of their parent's standards. Mona was put on a pedestal for following her parents path, and the parents wanted Tilly to follow in Mona's foot steps. Their conflict resolved pretty fast too. As much as I liked seeing Tilly and Oliver together I wish Tilly and Mona had more sisterly bonding.

Overall Tilly in Technicolor is good but not great. I do think it's worth reading but I don't believe I will pick it up again.

3 stars

Mazey can do no wrong ever and this sweet YA novel was so perfect. Audiences will love this one, although it felt slightly more adult in terms on content that makes me think this isn’t totally perfect for a younger audience