All you need to know....Tilly + Oliver = Forever. *happy sigh*

I am squealing. This story is the absolute sweetest thing I have read. My heart has a huge appreciation for Mazy Eddings latest. I am obsessed with Oliver's mind. The way that he can see colors is beautiful. I cannot get over it. I will always gush about a story when author's give appreciation to any type of art. Between Oliver's eye for color and Tilly's mind swirling with ideas for producing stories, I easily fell in love with everything about "Tilly in Technicolor."

I was enchanted by all the amazing countries the pair got to visit throughout the story. How can you not be jealous of these two getting to experience their first internship while exploring the expansive world surround them? What an amazing way to understand yourself traveling and discovering all the greatness out there? I was jealous of the pairs roles in having their hands in the marketing and social media branding of the nail polishes that Tilly's sister created. I wish I was in their shoes when I was twenty years old.

I felt for Tilly. It's tough navigating the world when you're unsure of yourself. It can be tougher when you're doing all of that while your mind and body processes life differently. Being able to step into Tilly and Oliver's shoes was eye-opening. It's very enlightening being able to understand someone else's way of thinking and seeing the world. I thought it was so beautiful the way Oliver could conceptualize color. Personally, I think it's his hidden superpower and beyond impressive. Of course, I have to point out how adorably romantic it was that he couldn't quite place the brown that made up Tilly's eyes. That he constantly was thinking about that color and it reminded him of the beauty that surrounds her. Ugh, I am swooning.

"Tilly in Technicolor" was so delightful. I loved exploring the world with the pair. I loved being able to see into their minds to understand them deeper. I loved that Tilly finally understood herself and her dreams. I loved the way Oliver appreciated Tilly. The relationship that Tilly had with her sister and her mother repairing at the end of the story. The appreciation of art and writing. It was all so beautifully good. I cannot get over it!

This book is for you, if you love reading about:

- Neurodivergent and ADHD rep
- An appreciation for art and writing
- A sweet love story
- Finding your place in the world
- A trip of a lifetime spanning Europe
- Friends-to-Lovers
- Hilarious dialogue

"Tilly in Technicolor" is out now! Run to your favorite bookstore and read this sweet sweet sweet story asap!

Thank you St. Martins Press for the advanced copy of Tilly.

I've adored Mazey's adult books, and this YA debut was no different - funny, thoughtful, sad, and poignant. She does a great job of rounding out her characters, and giving them quirks while still making them relatable and human. Tilly is just a delight, and such an accurate representation of someone who lives with ADHD. Her sister Mona is not just a side character; she too gets a full arc. I highly recommend this novel!

Thank you to the author and publishers for the copy of this book for a review***

This was a cute coming of age novel about a girl named tily who goes to live and work with her sister for the summer as she is told to figure out what she’s supposed to do after high school according to her parents. There she meets a boy named Oliver who also works with her sister and needless to say, thing’s definitely go for a turn after they first meet.

I definitely enjoyed their first meeting which had an enemies to friends to lovers slow burn mixed in together. I also liked how the author wrote about ADHD and autism as not only being represented in the story but also the LGBTQ representation as well. This story does tug at your heartstrings in moments but i would definitely recommend this to anyone who feels stuck in what they’re supposed to do or just want something different out of it.

A book of finally finding the safe place after an overwhelming life of never being understood. When you're diagnosed later on in life, it's hard especially for those around you to accept your new life. It's refreshing to see a book push those bounds and show how real it was without it being a child just throwing tantrums. I know because I've lived this life.

Tilly and Olive are both neurodivergent and have found a space of understanding in each other. However, Oliver comes from a family where his needs are met where Tilly's made to feel like a burden. Oliver shows her how she's not and she flourishes. From the moment Tilly sets eyes on Oliver she sees all the remarkable qualities he has and sees his neurodivergence as a positive not a negative. They form a beautiful friendship and are able to be much more to each other throughout the summer as they discover themselves and Europe.

Thanks again to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for the honest review, as always all words are my own.

This was such a delight - perfect for a summer read. Mazey Eddings did a wonderful job of incorporating both characters' neurodivergence into their romance. This was just what I needed - a perfect escape off through Europe!

** I received this e-ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Once branded as lazy, flighty, unambitious, Tilly has recently been diagnosed with ADHD, which has given her a new lease on life but hasn’t totally managed to un-stress her mother who still tries to micromanage Tilly’s life and make her feel bad about her choices, or lack thereof. Now Tilly has a chance to get away for the summer, maybe find herself, who she wants to be, and what’s possible thanks to her very successful sister whose startup has given her an internship in Europe.

On the flight, Tilly’s seatmate is an unapproachable British young man, Oliver, whose constant donning of noise-cancelling headphones is supposed to keep Tilly out. Unsuccessfully. But during the seven-hour flight Tilly feels they have a connection and does something she’d never expect herself to do. When he doesn’t respond, she’s humiliated, but at least she’ll never have to see him again. Or so she thinks in Mazey Eddings’ delightful Tilly in Technicolor.

Mazey Eddings’ empathy for Tilly and Oliver shines through on every page making this book a wonderful read. But more than that, she extends the same empathy for Tilly’s supposedly perfect sister and her constantly exasperated mother, showing that everyone has something going on in their lives that doesn’t show on the surface, that deeper understanding is always necessary.

As is communication. That may be one of the biggest themes in the book. How people communicate. Or don’t. How important communication is to getting along and understanding. How just talking through issues can make a relationship prosper–any relationship, whether romantic, platonic, or familial.

While a sweet romance develops between Tilly and Oliver as they discover who each other is, Tilly also receives validation for what she’s always thought her talents were. She’s given an opportunity to work using her talents.

Uplifting, cheery, and empathetic. Tilly in Technicolor satisfies.

Many thanks to Wednesday Books and Netgalley for a copy.

4.25⭐

The book every neurodiverse teen deserves, even if 40% of the book had me awkward cringing.

First off wow. I have read and or listened to all of Mazey Eddings’ books and this one certainly did not disappoint. Let me start off by saying Mazey Eddings is neurodiverse; she is open online about being a woman with not only autism and adhd and how that has affected her. This book along with all of her others show case people who are neurodiverse. So if this is something you are interested in or want a cute romance book review please read along.

The book focuses on Tilly, a wonderfully awkward recent high school graduate who is leaving on a once in a life time trip to see her sister for the summer and be an intern; Tilly is looking forward to this trip to her away and spread her wings and figure out what life after high school with look like for her and how she will grow as a person and become more accepting and comfortable with her ADHD. Oliver, is our other main character, a quiet guy who loves all things involving marketing and color and who just so happens to be autistic.

This book is more than just a love story. It’s a love story to the neurodiverse community. There was talk of communication differences, hyper focus, fixations or hobbies that take literally all of your focus and well how being neurodiverse affects not only your family life but your friendships.

As a woman who is both Autistic and has ADHD myself, i saw myself in both characters and the miscommunication that both suffer from is not annoying its truly because people who are autistic are so direct and say what they mean and adhd people read a lot into the meaning of each phrase and look for the alternate meanings that there are bound to be issues. This book shows that but also working through it and about growing comfortable in not just who you are but being okay talking about being wired differently.

Please do yourself a favor and buy this book or rent it from a library and heck while you’re at it buy a copy for a person as well. This book will change people and make them smile while reading it. For people who are neurodiverse I understand that reading is sometimes something that is hard to sit down and focus on. Fear not the audio book is well 10 out of 10. The dual narration from each of the main characters points of view really brought the story to life. At parts of he audio book is was laughing, crying and even cheering them on.

I think this is now my favorite Mazey Eddings of all time. Tilly and Ollie were just incredibly relatable and while I do not have any diagnoses that would fall under the neurodiverse umbrella, a lot of what Tilly explains about her ADHD had me feeling seen in a way that was almost uncomfortable. Not in a bad way but in a oh wow, I've never seen it written out and explained like this before but I can 157% relate to every single thing here.

At its core, this is a book about friendships and acceptance. Tilly talks about not really having friends because people don't always understand her and often write her off as that quirky girl. But Ollie, Cubby and the rest of the group she meets in Europe absolutely see her for who she is and they adore that person. It felt like a hug to see Tilly brought into the fold as quickly and seamlessly as possible.

There's so much more I could say about this book but what it all boils down to is read this. Pre-order this. Drop everything the day it comes out and read it. I guarantee you won't be sorry.

Thank you to Wednesday Books for an early copy of this incredible read.

HOLY. SMOKES. as someone in a relationship where both of us are neurodivergent, I was obsessed with this one. The writing was so good, so full of teen cringe, and I was so thrilled to see Mazey’s talent in adult romance cross over to YA. I loved the travel element of this book and focus on art, especially color theory and Pantone. The romance was sweet, the story between sisters was sweeter, and seeing Tilly’s mom get put in her place over her ableism was the sweetest. One of my favorite reads of 2023 so far.

I love when I can see myself in a character. As always Mazey writes with care and heart. I loved Tilly’s chaotic ness and Oliver’s autistic self spoke to me. The use of Pantone colors throughout was a great way to show his special interest. I hated Tilly’s parents and loved how her relationship grew with her sister.

When Tilly has the opportunity to travel Europe the summer after she graduates high school, she jumps at the chance... even if it means interning for her perfect sister and weekly check-ins with her mom who's obsessed with her ADHD diagnosis. Tilly is more concerned with seeing Europe and her dreams of becoming a writer--and her adorable fellow intern, pantone color-obsessed designer and photographer Oliver. After a rocky start and some miscommunication, the two bond over the neurodivergence and develop a romantic connection while helping get Tilly's sister's eco-friendly nail polish start-up off the ground.

I have read several adult romance novels by Mazey Eddings and was super excited to see what she would do in the YA space! Our MC's are on the older side for YA, eighteen and just out of high school, but the themes of this book are very much in the YA space: self-discovery, first love, and career options. The book showcases different sides of neurodivergence in a way that is not only super informative to someone who is not on the spectrum, but also in a way that should make those who are feel seen. Beyond that, it's a fun and frothy summer romp, with a whirlwind summer romance spanning various European cities, that makes it a surefire hit, especially with younger readers.

Thanks to Wednesday Books for my eARC and finished copy! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

5 stars - 8/10

This was absolutely amazing! I’m 100% convinced that Mazey Eddings cannot write a bad book. I’ve loved all of Mazey’s adult romances, and her YA debut is just as good, if not better! I can’t wait for more from her.

This was a very fun, cute and light read. I loved that it included travelling in Europe and ADHD, Autism and LGBTQ rep. The main two cute are some loveable as are many of the side characters- you just can’t help but root for everyone really. Plus- the meet cute in this one is very memorable.

Tilly in Technicolor is a sheer delight.
It's a book I wish I had been able to read as a neurodivergent teenager who never quite fit in, who was seen as "too much" or "not enough" and never really felt embraced for who I was. Heck, reading it as a neurodivergent adult who still feels this way at times was a balm for the soul.

Mazey Eddings is a master at telling stories of falling in love, both with another person and with oneself. In Tilly, she takes us on a joyous adventure (albeit filled with some not-so-joyous events) across Europe as Tilly interns for her older, seemingly perfect sister who, along with a friend, has launched a nail polish company. Tilly has ADHD and her overbearing parents continue to treat her as a child, while also pressuring her to focus on going to college, getting a good paying job, etc. and not nearly enough time listening to Tilly and what she wants to do in her life.

Also interning is Oliver, an autistic young man about to start first year of university and who has been wholly and lovingly embraced by his family and friends and encouraged to be unapologetically himself, which is a person who adores and thrives in a world of colour.

As these two spend time together, traveling and butting heads, they slowly begin to understand each other and start falling in love, seeing each other as the whole people they are, with all of their quirks and flaws and nuances and strengths.

Reading the book, I was constantly rooting for Tilly. I wanted her to succeed, on her terms, so badly. I wanted to reach into the papers and pull her tightly into a hug and tell her that who she is is amazing. And when she starts to get that from the people in her life, I had tears in my eyes.

This is another fantastic book from Mazey Eddings and while classed as young adult, can definitely be read and enjoyed by adults.

Thanks to NetGalley, Wednesday Books, and the author for an eARC of the book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

mazey eddings can do no wrong!!! i have quite literally loved and devoured every single book by mazey i've read. the neurodivergent rep in this book hit so close to me, it was amazing! also the queer representation in a lot of characters was perfection! i love queer rep so much, also... FOUND FAMILY. i love tilly so so much!

Tilly is taking a trip for the summer to assist her sister in her start-up business. The trip starts off rocky when she meets Oliver on the plane, but they soon realize their lives are bound to be more woven together. Throughout the story, Tilly is fighting for her family's approval and to figure out what she wants for her future. I found Tilly endearing and wanted to reach through the book to give her a big hug. The relationship between she and Oliver was heartwarming to read and watch unfold. Mazey Eddings also gives readers a raw and unfiltered look at aspects of ADHD and neurodivergence. Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for an advanced copy! All thoughts and opinions are my own!

Tilly In Technicolor by Mazey Eddings

Tilly is a girl who has just been diagnosed with ADHD and doesn’t have any plans on attending college despite her parents wishes. They have agreed to send her to Europe for the summer to work as a model for her sister’s new start-up nail polish company and hopefully get some idea of what she wants to do when she returns. Tilly is just excited to get away from her parents. Ever since her diagnosis, her parents have treated her differently.

On the plane to London, Tilly meets Oliver. He comes off a little stand-offish and seems annoyed that she keeps trying to talk to him. After a ketch-up packet disaster mid-flight, they both hope to never see each other again after the flight, however, fate has different plans for them. Oliver turns out to be the new photographer and media consultant for Tilly’s sister’s company. When they both realize they will be traveling around Europe together for the summer with Tilly’s sister and her business partner, neither are very happy about it.

Over the weeks Tilly and Oliver get to know each other better and start to get along. Tilly learns that Oliver has autism and has a deep passion for color theory. While Tilly doesn’t entirely know what he is talking about, she does love his passion for the topic. She wishes she could have a passion like that and then realizes she loves to write. She starts a blog about her experiences around Europe and traveling with ADHD. Eventually Tilly and Oliver find themselves falling for each other.

The rest of the book covers Tilly and Oliver dealing with those feelings and what it means for both of them. We also get to meet Oliver’s friends and family. Tilly also figures out what she wants to do and pursues a career in writing (this part was a bit unbelievable that she would get a job with a well-known magazine after only writing a few blog posts over the summer and having no degree or portfolio to back up her work).

I would like to point out that for a book set in Europe, I didn’t really feel like there was a lot of Europe. I guess traveling by train and plane was an authentic experience, but there weren't a lot of mentions of touristy attractions and stuff like that. If you are trying to sell nail polish on social media, I would want to see the person’s hands with the various nail colors in front of the Eiffel Tower, Palace of Versailles, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, a field of tulips, The Colosseum, etc. There should have been at least one photo per set from each location like this and that would have helped feel like they were traveling around. I am also a little sad that the scene on the cover doesn’t happen in the book.

I would like to thank NetGalley, Mazey Eddings, and St. Martin’s Press for allowing me to read this advanced copy of Tilly in Technicolor. Overall, I did enjoy the book and was glad to see representation of ADHD and Autism in a YA book, even if it did feel a little generic. I was absolutely annoyed with how Tilly’s mom treated her. I have ADD and would not have put up with my family treating me like an incompetent moron. However, I know this is a stereotype that many people with ADHD/ADD have to put up with and I am glad it was talked about even if it was a little over the top. I definitely recommend this book if you are looking for ADHD and Autism representation!

This book is cozy cup of tea by a warm crackling fire. I enjoyed everything about it.
Tilly is a whirlwind that actually does know what she wants out of life, but is told that it’s not good enough. (so we have to deal with a demanding mother here).
“I want to make people feel and experience and live through the stories that I tell”
“But when I’m writing or reading, I never feel alone. I melt into the pages, my world morphing into the safety of a story”
Oliver has a defined plan. He knows where he’s going and what he’s going to do.
Their two worlds collide and I loved it all. The development of their relationship was exquisite from start to finish. The stresses they experienced and how they helped each other through it, how they helped each other grow, the love they felt for one another was all so real. I felt like I was travelling and discovering along with them.
I can’t forget the hardships that Tilly has to face with respect to her disapproving mother and trying to live up to the perfection of her sister Mona. Even these parts were very well dealt with.
This book deserves as much love as was put into its pages. I highly recommend this book to everyone!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a digital copy of the book. The opinions expressed are honest and my own.

Tilly in Technicolor | Mazey Eddings
A sweet collision of chaos and order [while traipsing around Europe]

Tilly Twomley launches into Oliver Clark’s ordered orbit with an explosion of ketchup and a near-miss vomitous occasion while trapped on a ten-hour flight from Cleveland to London. What should have been left behind as a once-off collision of strangers parting ways morphs into a close-quarters summer of startup internship. This unlikely pair of neurodivergent young adults soon discover that their typical differences actually make them more alike. For the first time, maybe ever, Tilly feels seen and understood in a world that seems insistent on forcing her into an uncomfortable box of “normalcy.” Ollie and Tilly form a unique connection as they travel together finding creative inspiration and encouragement in each other.

This novel is full of light and shade but the most heartbreaking to watch unfold was the disjointed relationship between Tilly and her mother compared with the supportive relationship between Oliver and his mothers. As a parent to a neurodivergent child, I want to be her ultimate champion and advocate – she will face great enough challenges and I want to be sure that managing me is not one of them. The representation and clarity on the neurodivergent experience in a neurotypical world is next freaking level in this novel and I am so here for it. I particularly loved the thread of Ivy, and the job, and the professionalized conversations about what is important for the world to understand.

The intertwining relationships [family, friendship, contributive business relationships] were threaded immaculately. Seeing Tilly find her people and watching Ollie articulate his emotional roller coaster to identify his experience provided insight to the intentional processing required for some people in managing experiences that many people adapt to naturally. While I loved watching this play out on the page, some of the resolutions seemed to come too swiftly lacking the angst I had anticipated. The clarifying conversation between Tilly and Ollie to define the relationship seemed to flow with an ease that doesn’t fit with the communicative challenges they both wrestle with throughout the summer [and their lives], and I expected more tension in the moments Tilly reunites with her mother. Despite this mildly unbalanced element, Tilly in Technicolor is a delightful story of summer love turned something more and I loved seeing Tilly and Ollie celebrated for their strengths and unique qualities that make them individually spectacular, despite not fitting into the boxes of expectation we typicals have developed. Though having said this, I’m not sure that I am actually so typical myself :)

4/5 stars full of endearing neurodivergent representation
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Marten’s Press for the ARC for review!