I’ve loved Maisey’s rom coms and jumped at the chance to read her first YA romance.

I adored Tilly in Technicolor. Tilly is a whirlwind of energy and chaos. She may not know what she wants to do post graduation but she certainly knows what she doesn’t want to do. Oliver is much more precise and ordered. I loved Oliver’s descriptions of colors and color theory. This is when he was most unapologetically himself. Together they allowed each other to be exactly who they are with no masking needed.

What I love most about this book is how the author provided us a peak into the ADHD and autism experience. If everyone read her books, perhaps the world would be more accepting and understanding to those who are neurodivergent.

This was sweet, funny, and charming.

I loved:
- the European setting
- Sisterhood
- ADHD/autism Own Voices
- Forced proximity
- The most un meet cute ever
- All the talk of color - life should be this colorful

4.5 stars

mazey eddings does it again! I was so excited to pick up this YA debut especially because I have absolutely loved all of her contemporary adult romances.

this book was so fun as it follows tilly on her adventure to europe to spend the summer traveling as an intern for her sister's new company. on the plane ride there, she meets a boy named ollie and let's just say they have a not so meet cute (quite the opposite actually). imagine her shock when she realizes he is the other intern for the company and she is about to be stuck with him for the entire summer...

watching tilly and ollie develop a relationship and get to know each other was so charming and I just adored watching their feelings blossom. each character was so individually strong as well and had so much depth. tilly is a passionate writer and I loved getting to read her own blog posts to get inside her head a bit more. and ollie with his fascination for colors and his ability to pick them out in real life was so fascinating and sweet. besides just the romance, I loved the coming-of-age element to this story as they both learn and grow, particularly as tilly realizes what she wants to do with her future and begin to find her own path in life.

the thing that makes her writing stand out to me is the incredible representation each of her books offers and this one is so exception! the adhd and autism rep and the discussions surrounding both of these topics was exceptionally done and integrated seamlessly throughout the story, rather than just being mentioned once as a random plot point. seeing neurodivergence represented so authentically and how it played into tilly and ollie's relationship was just so good!

this was just such a wonderful read that, just like mazey eddings' other novels, I cannot recommend enough!

This is a negative review.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books, and NetGalley for an ARC of Tilly in Technicolor by Mazey Eddings

I just didn’t like Tilly at all. I respect that the author was trying to represent ADHD, which definitely explains some things, but as someone with the same diagnosis, ADHD doesn’t make a person rude, self-centered, or essentially a Mary Sue. Everything just felt forced from the neurodivergent representation, the romance, the family dynamics even the humor. I appreciate however that St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books is telling neurodivergent stories. I just didn't really like this one. Because of the negative nature of this review, I will not be posting this review on any other platform.

Someone will pick up this story and feel seen for the first time -- for that alone, “Tilly in Technicolor” deserves all the stars. Eddings shares deep knowledge about what life is like with ADHD and/or Autism. Tilly and Oliver, while vastly different in many ways, understand each other in a way that their peers don't; sometimes you aren't okay and it's okay to not be. Perfection is overrated, ya know?

Tilly and Oliver grow so much in their short time together. Tilly learns to stand up to family that has made her feel wrong or less than. Oliver learns to empathize with others, to be a source of support. There's a sense of hope and future for this young couple. I found myself loving them as a big sister would, wishing nothing but HEA and fulfilled lives for both of them.

This was such a cute, perfect, fun, giggly YA romance. This was the perfect light hearted summer read. I've read and enjoyed all of Mazey Eddings' adult romances and she did such a wonderful job with this YA romance. Perfect at capturing the joy, growth, chaos, and uncertainty of being a teen with ADHD. The author really writes neurodiverse characters so well, and her writing and humor really shines when creating chaotic characters. I hope she continues to write YA! I read this a few weeks ago and I often forget what happens in books but the scene with the clogs is unforgettably hilarious.

4.5 stars!

Mazey Eddings continues her impressive amazing book streak with "Tilly in Technicolor." Though this is labeled a young adult book, I personally think that all people of any age will be able to relate to this story and to Tilly and Oliver, the main characters. The ADHD/neurodiversity representation is some of the best I have ever read. I adored how Tilly and Oliver start out misunderstanding how to talk to each other because their differences in communicating. As they gain a closer and closer kinship through their forced proximity, they begin to bond with one another. As they get to know each other, they find common ground in their neurodivergencies and start to fall in love slowly but surely. And I fell in love right alongside them! Such cute and wonderful, fully realized characters. I loved Mona, Tilly's sister, as well. She started off a little harshly, but she and Tilly also overcome their differences and move forward with their relationship after some much needed communication. I *hated* and *loathed* Tilly's mom so, so much.

It felt so nice and so great to be seen in a book like this. Mazey Eddings sure knows how to make me laugh. Her books are a cross between a massive, tight hug and a close-but-sweet conversation with a lover: full of laughter and intimacy and authenticity and reverence and adoration. I AM SO IN AWE OF HER. Every single thing she writes is raw and honest and intentional and powerful and meaningful and incredible. You don't want to miss "Tilly in Technicolor." If you choose to listen to the audiobook, you're going to LOVE the narration by Justis Bolding and Chris Nelson. They do such a spectacular job with their work on the audiobook!

Thank you to NetGalley, Mazey Eddings, St. Martin's Press, and Wednesday Books for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for my review.

Rating: 3.5/5
Tropes: NA/YA, forced proximity, travel romance

Thank you to Wednesday Books for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

We all know how much I love Mazey's books and Mazey in general but this book presented a mix of experiences for me. I greatly appreciated the inclusion of neurodiverse characters. Eddings' vivid descriptions offered valuable insights into the daily realities of living with ADHD and autism. The bond between Tilly and Oliver shone as the book's strongest aspect. Their mutual support and open discussions about their challenges and strengths resonated deeply with me.

However, I found it a tad excessive that the characters consistently fixated on Tilly's physical attractiveness. This emphasis seemed overly emphasized and risked overshadowing Tilly's other dimensions. It felt as though she was being typecast into a "manic pixie dream girl" trope, with her looks taking precedence over her other qualities. I also think Tilly’s resolution with her mother was resolved too fast. Their relationship struggles played such a big part in the story that I was expecting more out of it.

In the end, my feelings towards this book lean more towards liking than loving. Nonetheless, I have adored the increasing presence of neurodiversity in literature, giving so many people the representation they seek.

This was very cute! I absolutely loved the neurodiversity rep, especially because I know that it's something close to the author's heart. The romance was very sweet and I loved that Tilly and Oliver were able to bond over their shared neurodivergences when normally those were things that isolated them from other people.

I also loved the queer characters in the supporting cast 🙌🏻 I can tell that Mazey is working up to queer MCs through all her books (I have an ARC of her next book already, and I can't wait for queer leads!).

Tilly's mom was frustrating for me and honestly the only reason I'm not giving this book 5 stars, but I have read a slew of YA books with frustrating parents and I'm honestly tired. I want more kind, understanding parents in YA books instead of parents who want their kids to have their lives figured out before they finish high school and don't follow every plan set up by their parents instead of following their own dreams.

I’m neurodivergent and my husband is a newly diagnosed neurodivergent, so I really wanted to read this book. My biggest takeaway is you need to read this book NOW! Tilly in Technicolor by Mazey Eddings is one of those dual POV books that makes readers feel seen, and I’m not kidding when I say this book was like getting a big, warm hug from Eddings.

Meet Tilly. She has ADHD. Meet Oliver. He is autistic. Together, they’re stuck in a summer internship. Will they be able to make it through the summer, and learn to lean on each other? Honestly, this is more than just a love story between two characters. This book is truly a love story to the neurodivergent community.

Representation is HUGE, people. Trust me, I cried when I saw Ariel finally looked like me. That I could finally be a Disney Princess without being improperly typecast as Jasmine. This book is that feeling. A young adult romance, this story is sweet and endearing for readers of all ages. It helps readers to understand how the world is different for the characters, along with communicating the misunderstandings and conflicts that can arise from this. Eddings wrote a beautiful story in this regard, well, in all regards really!

This was my first read from Eddings and I have now added her as an auto-buy author to my library. I’m totally getting my hands on MULTIPLE copies of this book, I’m talking one for me and one for my lending library. I want to help this book be everywhere in the world, because it’s going to change the world. Thanks, Mazey for putting this out in the world and for continuing to bless us with your stories. We need them.

It was my first time reading YA story and I absolutely loved it.

The story was just so funny and cute. I really liked Tilly´s character development. It was nice to see her finally be herself because throughout the majority of the book, her family wanted her to be just like Mona. But it was great to see her doing what she wanted to do. And Oliver was the cutest. I have no words to describe how much I loved him!

This book was another amazing story written by Mazey. 100% recommend it!

Tilly in Technicolor by Mazey Eddings ✍🏼

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 4.5/5

Genre: YA, RomCom
Tropes: Forced proximity (one bed), Workplace romance (interns), opposites attract
⚠️ TWs: Strained parental relationship, mentioning of bullying, ableism

📖 Read If You Like 📖
✌🏼 Dual POV
🛏️ One Bed
🧠 Neurodiversity rep (Autism, ADHD)
👧🏼 YA Romance
🌍 European Adventure
🏳️‍🌈 Queer rep (side characters)
🤭 Hilariously chaotic
🗣️ Therapy positive

💭 Thoughts:
This book was adorable! I absolutely loved the neurodiversity rep and seeing the world through Tilly and Ollie’s eyes. This is easily one of my favorite YA books due to the unique storyline. The meet-not-cute had me CRACKING UP and watching them navigate their first love jitters was so pure!! 🥹 This book hammers in the fact that we should love and accept others without conditions or expectations - friends, family, and romantic partners.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Mazey Weddings has done it again! Brilliant (even for a YA book!!!) This book is beautifully written with amazing character development. The romance world needed this book for all of us that are beautiful neurodivergent humans!

A really sweet story about two teens falling in love while navigating Europe and their own neurodiversity. It's really nice to see this kind of representation popping up more (especially characters with ADHD!)

Mazey Eddings does neurodivergent so well! I was really excited to see her branch out into the YA world. This book gives an authentic depiction of the complexities surrounding two neurodivergent teens as they are coming of age. The writing is compelling and beautiful - I really enjoyed!

Tilly in Technicolor by Mazey Eddings
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Tilly is spending her summer in Europe as an intern for her sister. She is determined to have a good summer and think about what she wants to do next, despite her family’s meddling. She meets Oliver who is also interning for her sister, and can’t help but feel drawn to him.
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This was really sweet. Tilly has ADHD and the way the author described how it affected Tilly was so fascinating. Then Oliver has autism and his inner monologue of what he was going through was very interesting as well. But I love how it didn’t feel like the author harped on those aspects of the characters, it was just a part of who they were.

I really liked Tilly’s journey to finding what she wanted to do now after school. She had the challenge of other people’s expectations and my heart went out to her in how emotionally hard that was for her.

This book was funny, exceedingly heartfelt, and made me tear up a time or two.
4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tilly in Technicolor was a fun summer read that focuses on two teenagers both part of an internship at a small nail polish company, There were a lot of aspects I really enjoyed with this book including the ADHD and autism representation, and the fun setting.

This is most definitely a young adult read, and at times can seem a bit immature and overtop, but overall a fun read. I found the plot to be a bit unrealistic, and had a very hard time tolerating Tilly's family connections and the lack of resolution with the way in which she was treated.

It was great hearing about how two young teens dealt with different neurological-diversities, and exploring coping techniques and how they see and feel the world around them. The side characters could have been cut down, and felt more than once I couldn't keep track of all the minor characters. I enjoyed Tilly wanted to following her own path when it came to deciding her plan for post high school jobs. I felt the resolution for job wise was very unrealistic, but was a cute way to resolve minor problems.

If you love young adult summer romances that show an accurate representation of teenagers living life with their neuro diversities I would highly recommend this. I read and listened to this book at the same time, and thoroughly enjoyed the audiobook, the narrators were great to listen to and it truly added to the reading experience.

I rated this book 4 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and RB Media

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC of this book.

Tilly in Technicolor is my first book by the author Mazey Eddings. It is a sweet, heartwarming, coming-of-age romance of two neurodivergent teenagers and their complexities, which have been represented really well. I really enjoyed this book because of its captivating and funny storytelling with unique and lovable characters.

This book is perfect for those who love YA, forced proximity, sweet romances, neurodiverse representations, and dreams of vacationing in Europe.

This is the book I wish I had even I was a teenager. I don't know if there is a higher praise than that. I hope the ones who need this book find it

This was such a sweet read. It showcases the complexities of being neurodivergent in a really amazing way.

Tilly has ADHD and Oliver has Autism. And they clash at first as their communication styles are vastly different. They have some funny moments being stuck in close proximity to to each other, but I loved how it slowly turned into seeing similarities and understanding. They are so cute together, I love the way they interacted. I also loved how both of them grew (especially Tilly) to understand themselves better.

I loved the growth in other relationships as well. It was beautiful to see the support from friends and family.

Mazey Eddings does it again!!

Tilly in Technicolor is the author’s first YA romance, and I’m happy to say it was filled with the same humor, representation, tough topics, and sweetness as all of her other books! In this story we follow Tilly and Oliver, two neurodivergent teens interning for the same company and traveling all around Europe together, falling in love. This is truly a coming of age romance and being able to see both ADHD and autism represented in such a beautiful and empowered way really made this book feel special. Tilly and Oliver are the perfect balance for each other, and I loved watching them learn to both be good partners for each other as well as advocate for themselves in a world where they are so misunderstood because of their neurodivergence. I’m just so happy a book like this exists in the world.

This book made me feel all the feels and I’m so ready for Mazey Eddings’ next book already!