This is a super cute novel with great representation that I wish I had as a kid! I loved seeing inside Tilly's world and falling in love with a great cast of characters as she fell in love. I think this will appeal to a lot of kids and adults alike.

Publication Date: August 15, 2023

Tilly in Technicolor is the story of two neurodivergent teens who have the worst initial encounter in history (think tiny airplane, physical injuries, vomit and clothing changes) and then find themselves interning for the same company for the summer where they are forced together as they travel around Europe. 

If anyone is doing the 12 Recommended Reads in 2024 challenge in December, you can already pencil my answer in as this book (I know this comes as a shock to absolutely no one since most of my answers in previous years have been a Mazey Eddings book). This book though is a departure for Eddings in terms of spice but she sure does make up for it in heartwarming content. Yet the author is such a fan of the only one bed trope it still managed to find its way into Tilly and Ollie’s grand adventure. 

Despite being fictional, I’ve wanted to befriend Eddings' characters for some time. Tilly though is something else entirely. She is real, she is raw, and she is misunderstood by everyone around her. I just wanted to give her a huge (but firm) hug the entire book. As for Ollie, he has some very particular interests and I found myself doing some Googling mid-way through the book. 

The book explores coping mechanisms, family dynamics, and acceptance of yourself and others while living with a diagnosis of ADHD or Autism. It’s a journey of self-love that I think absolutely anyone, young or old, can relate to. As a neurotypical person, it offered me a lot of insight into how someone with either diagnosis may think or feel in a variety of settings and how different responses can be based on either diagnosis. Maybe, it can help others have a little more understanding and compassion. 

I know I’m not explaining this as eloquently as this story deserves so…If you like YA contemporary stories, or Mazey Eddings previous books, or just nice things in general, this one's for you! It’s fun, heartwarming and realistic and made for a delightful weekend read.

I may sound like a paid advertisement because I am such a huge fan of this author, however this copy was provided by Wednesday Books through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I never stood a chance against falling in love with Tilly Twomley. What Oliver sees? Same, mate. Same. She is brilliant. Incandescent. Opalescent. Everything.

On the brink of independence, Tilly is enlisted to work for her older sister whom her parents use as the model of excellence and adultness. This is part of her parents' standardized growing up plan, but it is definitely the future Tilly sees for herself.

One however does not turn down an opportunity to spend a whole month traveling across Europe. She'll jet set to London! Paris! Rome! and discover ... wait, no, hold on, she doesn't even know yet what shes looking for exactly. She has a whole month of new experiences though to help her find some answers.

But wait! A challenger appears! Enter, Oliver Clark. And the first match between him & Tilly is over the window seat on their transatlantic flight. And then he is caught up in Tilly's Ketchup Katastrophe. And then Tilly is unrelenting in her combat against compainable silence. Noise canceling headphones and mentally escaping to a world of color theory is his best chance of surviving. He does survive, but the powers that be have already lined up Tilly & Oliver for a few more rounds to irritate, influence, and infatuate eachother.

We will see Tilly advocate for herself, but also struggle against a brain hardwired to lie to her. She'll feel, and dream, and panic her way to ... so, then, yes! Tilly will discover how her nerodivergent brain is loved as is, how there is space for her. And we'll all fall in love with her possibilities. Because they are endless.

Dear Mazey Eddings, I trust you'll keep these precious muffins safe and happy. I love them dearly.

Mazey Eddings dive in to the YA world is quite special with this book about two Neurodiverse teenagers, trying to find their place in the world and finding love along the way. In all Eddings books we get a perspective of someone that is not “normal” as they try to navigate the world, in this book we get to see the perspectives of two teenagers with ADHD and autism. As someone with ADHD, I can fully connect with Tilly and feeling that the way that my brain works is not convenient to other people, and I should try and change myself like Tilly does. Not many authors choose to write about those that are different and because Eddings does it makes me feel seen in a world that isn’t made for me. Hopefully with this book and others we can destigmatize the idea that because we think different that were less then. All in all another amazing book by Mazey Eddings.

I cannot wait to recommend this to all my teacher and librarian friends for fantastic ADHD and autism representation. Ollie and Tilly are going to win so many hearts in Mazey's YA debut. They are two pure characters and the story really highlights Mazey's range as an author.

I will never tire of dual POV and it worked WONDERS in this book. Ollie's view of her is so charming and warm.

I really love this author, so I was so excited when I got this approval! This book was good, but it didn’t have that wow factor Mazey usually has for me.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this.book! The characters where endearing and adorable. Reading about them trying to navigate their feelings for each other was incredible!

Mazey Eddings can do literally no wrong and I stand by that wholeheartedly. Tilly in Technicolor was so unique and wholesome, I could not put it down!

This is a sweet romance and was well written. The depictions of Tilly and Oliver, two neurodivergent young adults, was extremely realistic and authentic. It really gives us a look into what it is like for children and adults with ADHD and autism, and it will help readers better understand the neurodivergent experience. These two are a bit of a mess, but we get to root for them through their triumphs and their struggles. There was also a strong supporting cast of family and friends.

This will be a good read for teens in the library.

Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC.

Eddings has yet to let me down and her first YA book is one of my favorites. She has easily become an auto-buy/read author and an all-time favorite because she doesn't miss.

The way Eddings approaches neurodiverse characters is so delicate yet realistic. She doesn't approach it with kiddy gloves to appease those that aren't as open-minded, but she does approach it with visible respect and gives her characters so much autonomy. The ADHD/autistic pairing is top tier.

Tilly and Oliver and both neurodiverse and are learning who they are, how to navigate a world made for the neurotypical, and how to communicate with loved ones. They spend a summer traveling throughout Europe for internship purposes and overtime, fall in love. I loved watching their relationship develop, it was so wholesome.

The characterization was well-done. The use of dual POV added to it on so many levels because you get to understand Tilly's and Oliver's communication style making their struggles make sense. It was organic and realistic. The pacing was a little bit stagnant at times especially since it takes place through Europe, there could have been more adventures thrown in the story, but I am not sure if that would make it too predictable. There were also moments when pop culture was referenced and it felt a bit too disingenuous - like someone older trying to fit in with teens. One of my biggest issues with getting too invested in YA is the tone - I am not a fan of when authors try really hard to connect to Gen Z because it feels so awkward, but I am not gen z so take that as you will.

Like any romance, there will always be a relationship roadblock - Tilly and Oliver are not exception. I did appreciate their miscommunication hiccup because it came from a neurodiverse place, not from a lack of communication. I thought it was a great take on this trope and it felt very realistic. I am a sucker for Eddings approach to relationship hiccups for the neurodiverse because she writes it with such compassion. I cannot wait to see what else this mind comes up with.

Thank you so much to NetGalley for providing this eARC.

Why is this pairing not more popular? Why is this the first I'm hearing about it? Because ADHD meets autism might just be one of the cutest, most spectacular love stories I've ever read.

I am so happy that books featuring neurodivergent characters are slowly becoming more popular. I love the different ways I've got to see characters portrayed, and I have a feeling I'm going to be seeking books out with these unique minds for a long time to come.

Tilly's a bit of a mess. Part of this stems from her ADHD, though a lot of it stems from her lack of confidence and direction. She's been taught to think that the different way her brain works means that she's always going to be struggling to suppress herself, that despite her best efforts she's going to fail. Personally, she's hoping her upcoming trip to Europe - officially to be an intern for her sister's company - will be just what she needs to find something she can do well. Writing, she hopes. Something that doesn't mean her future is struggling to put herself into the mold of college student and someday office career worker.

On her flight to London, her seatmate happens to be a handsome boy she hopes she can spark up witting conversation with, and just maybe some potential romance? He's not engaging in any of her small talk though, and instead they find themselves on the most disastrous flight of their lives. They're not done with each other yet, since it just so happens that Oliver is also going to be a fellow intern for Ruhe.

Surprised to find that they might have more in common than they thought, and that in fact they don't hate each other, Tilly and Oliver overcome their rocky start. For all their differences, there's something about the other person that resonates with them.

Seriously, one of the cutest books I have read in a long while. I love Tilly and Oliver, and I was not ready to part with them. I've already been babbling about them to my friends, and putting this on the order list for my mom's library. I'm so excited to find even more opportunities to tell people about these two, because I'm sure they will not be disappointed!

Thank you to the publishers through NetGalley for providing an ARC.

This was such a cute book! I was nervous about Mazey Eddings’ foray into YA contemporary romance, but I actually liked it.



Tilly in Technicolor follows Tilly as she adventures across Europe as a pseudo-intern for her older sister, Mona, and Mona’s start-up business. A recent high school graduate, Tilly hopes this trip is a chance to break out of the grasp of her overbearing mother, who she feels constantly judges her for her ADHD. The curveball? Mona’s new design intern is her airplane meet disaster and Mona feels like a 2.0 version of their mother. As the group’s business trip commences, will Tilly and Oliver (and even Tilly and Mona) continue to bump heads or will they learn to love each other as they are?



I loved the different settings in this book and the Pantone color references! It definitely made me want to take a trip across Europe myself. I enjoyed the relationship development of Tilly and Mona - sister relationships in books are criminally underrated. Overall, it was a fun coming of age book with the cutest romance. I feel like this book will resonate with young adults and adults alike.



Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday books for the advanced reader copy!

I had to admit, when I had been invited to review Tilly in Technicolor, I was hesitant. When I first read the summary, I wasn’t entirely impressed. It seemed like the standard YA romance and I was already worried about the overuse of tropes and clichés. I decided to give the book a chance because it features its own voices with neurodivergent protagonists. I strongly believe in the importance of representation. There aren’t many YA books that promote neurodiversity awareness.

I am so happy I took a chance with this book. From start to finish, there was something so endearing about Tilly and Oliver. The romance was so cute and sweet. It did feature tropes and clichés, but it was done so well, I didn’t mind them. Right from the beginning, I cared for Tilly and Oliver, but especially Tilly. I felt so much for her, from her insecurities to her struggles.

My only critique was the pacing. Parts were fast paced, other parts seemed slow. A lot of things don’t happen until the second half of the book. Also, for readers who picked up the book thinking they will get some European escape, I wouldn’t advise it. Yes, they traveled all throughout Europe but the cities tended to blend together. The main focus was centered around the romance between Tilly and Oliver.

Overall, I was impressed and I will gladly read other books by Mazey Eddings.

3.5/5

Own voices autism and ADHD teenage main characters fall in love while traveling around Europe over the summer???? HECK. YES.

Although I wasn't always as invested as I wanted to be, I loved these characters and the story they were used to tell. <3

I absolutely loved this book! I found the depictions of Tilly and Oliver, two neurodivergent young adults, to be extremely realistic and authentic. It really shows what is like for children and adults with ADHD and autism, and it will help readers better understand what the neurodivergent experience on a daily basis. I was rooting for Tilly and Oliver through their triumphs and their struggles as they each learned how to navigate a new job and new feelings. A strong supporting cast of family and friends added to my enjoyment of this book. I will be recommending this book to all my friends and buying a copy for myself when it is released!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this eArc in exchange for my honest review.

This book was so wonderful! Everything about Tilly was a delight and her relationships with others was so realistic. As an educator of Neurodivergent students, as well as a person with neurodivergent folks in my life, I appreciated everything about this story. Tilly and Oliver’s relationship was very realistic and I loved feeling it evolve. Tilly’s overbearing hover other is such a reality that I even found myself rethinking my parenting decisions. Having as many sweet YA books out there that accurately reflect the beauty and difficulty of neurodivergence is so important and this book hits all the marks. Thank you so much for sharing this story with the world! Well done

When our neurodivergent FMC, Tilly, travels to begin a new internship abroad in Europe, she quickly encounters Oliver, her fellow intern, who is also neurodivergent. Throughout their travels, he and Tilly connect on multiple levels and Oliver is a supportive presence as Tilly further learns about the way her brain works and decides how to move forward with her life,

I would absolutely recommend this book! It had me laughing out loud several times and I also appreciated how it highlights how sometimes a parent’s protection from the world’s rejection can actually be more damaging.

Mazey Eddings has swiftly become an auto-buy author for me, so when I was gifted access via @NetGalley to her YA debut, I was over the moon to be able to offer a review. As a teacher, and parent to a neurodivergent child, Tilly and Ollie are the main character representation that I could only dream about for young adult readers. Their missteps and uniquely beautiful perceptions of the world around them, on their way to finding each other is stunningly beautiful, and a reminder that everyone is deserving of a happy ending. Sweet and funny, do not sleep on getting a copy of Tilly in Technicolor in your hands.

Rating: 3.5/5 stars

Moment of appreciation for how dang gorgeous this title AND this cover are because I mean,,, wow!

Alright, let's get into the review. I just devoured this book after being a smol slump and I gotta say it was a great time.

The writing is witty and easy to speed through. The representation is amazing and I could just tell how much heart was put into the ADHD and autism rep. Love to see it. The characters were bubbly and loveable and a whole lot of fun. The romance was so sweet and everything I look for in a YA romance.

My only qualms were that I think the setting could have been fleshed out more. For a book about teens travelling across European cities taking photographs, the scenery was severely lacking. I also thought some conversations were rather awkward and various character moments slightly bland.

But other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. If you're looking for a YA romance full of warmth and cuteness that discusses the intricacies of neurodiversity, then this book is a wonderful choice that you'll absolutely gobble up <3<3<3

I wish this book had been around when I was a kid. I think it's special, and I love the different takes on neurodivergence that the author explores through the couple. With a budding relationship and typical teen drama at the forefront coupled with disability, this is the type of book I hope publishing will purchase more of. We need more representation with kids who have disabilities, regardless of what type! 5 out of 5.