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

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!