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!

Tilly and Oliver are the main characters who seem destined to find each other. I identified so much with Tilly as I read this book - the disoraganization, the hyper focus on tasks, etc. Such an adorable romance that explores discovering yourself and each other.

Mazey Eddings is a fantastic author. Her books always represent mental health issues in such a sensitive and beautiful way. Tilly in Technicolor was certainly no different.

Tilly is moving through life with ADHD but constantly trying to not be a burden to her family-- especially her mother, who treats Tilly and her ADHD like a problem. She's finally getting 9ut of her parents house, and moving to England to be an intern for her sisters nail polish company. After a harrowing plane ride that included the destroying of two outfits, Tilly is ready to start her new life. Until, the man who was wearing one of the outfits till he ruined on the plane, turns out to be the other intern working for her sister.

Oliver has autism and has never had an interest in connecting deeply with the people around him. He is comfortable with his small circle of people who know and understand him and his idiosyncrasies. Until that fateful plane ride where Tilly unceremoniously plops into his seat, ruins his outfit with an obscene amount of ketchup, and nearly throws up all over him. Now with the realization that he has to deal with her all summer, he's striving to find ways to coexist.

However, both Tilly and Oliver find more comfort and understanding in each other than they have through anyone else in their lives.

This book was so beautiful and well written. Maisy is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors, and is definitely an auto read author for me now. This is her debut into the YA genre and it is wonderfully well done.

Thank you so much to St. Martin's Press/Wednesday Books for this e-ARC of Tilly in Technicolor in exchange for an honest review! As always, Mazey Eddings is such a delightful writer. She packs so much humor and tenderness within her words, and her characters are always so personal. She is such an authentic writer, and that really shines in Tilly in Technicolor. Her YA debut follows Tilly and Oliver take you through their lives as neurodivergent teenagers, but it doesn't come off as aiming to teach you or lecture you, but just showcase such a sweet love story. It's such a light read and so easy to fly through!

As I'm getting older, I am finding myself being pickier with my YA, and wow, was Tilly in Technicolor a total breath of fresh air. The disability representation—ADHD and autism—was really great and Tilly could have very easily been very obnoxious, but I found her and especially her chemistry with Oliver was top notch.

First off, thank you to Wednesday Books and Netgalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review!

Every time I read a new Mazey Eddings book, I think I can’t possibly love it more than the previous book. And every time she proves me wrong. Tilly in Technicolor is the YA romcom all of us nuerodiverse girlies (gender neutral) needed growing up. Eddings always handles the Nuerodiverse rep in her books with such raw honesty, love, and care, and Tilly in Technicolor is no different. Both Tilly and Ollie leap off the page with their personalities. They are the type of characters that no matter who you are, no matter if you're ADHD or autistic or not, you can't help but fall in love with.

The way Tilly’s brain only quiets when she’s writing, how her family both expects too much from her and constantly underestimates her at the same time. Even as they love her and want what's best for her, they have learning and growth they need to go through to love her in a way that supports instead of hurts her. My heart broke for her as she tried to figure out who she was, I just wanted to wrap her in a hug and tell her everything would be ok.

The way Ollie knew exactly who he was, but still struggled interacting with new people. How he fixated on colors, using them to help him interact with the world around him in a way that felt safe. Watching him discover his emotions and learn how to name them and embrace them was such a joy.

The best part, however, was them together. They did not “fix” each other, because there was nothing to fix. They did not complete each other, because they are both complete, whole people. What they did was COMPLIMENT each other, balance each other. Tilly showed Ollie there is joy in chaos and wild emotions. Ollie helped calm Tilly, and bring out her softer side. They are a force to be reckoned with, and they are going to conquer the world together.

I felt seen with Tilly in a way I never have before. If I’d had a character like Tilly when I was younger, the road to loving and accepting my brain would have been a lot easier. I am so glad that ND teens today will have this book to help them understand that they are perfect, exactly as they are. Thank you Mazey Eddings, for helping people learn to love their brains one story at a time.

The way that this book filled me with utter joy and made my heart burst out of my chest on several occasions. I genuinely could not put it down and every single page was just so wonderful. Mazey Eddings, you have written a masterpiece that will stay with me for a long time to come!

I enjoyed this neuro-diverse read and thought the romance was very cute. These are very realistically drawn characters, with very genuine passions. Tilly is not actually my favorite Mazey Eddings character, but I adored her hero, whose passions are so concrete and frankly deliciously described. I thought this is not really YA to me, though the pat ending and easy resolution of life-long issues with the mother are definitely YA or new adult. That said, I enjoyed this and as always I love Eddings's ability to create characters who have genuine problems but who are more than their diagnoses. It was also delightful to romp through Europe with these two and their (much less individuated) chaperones. Four stars.

🌈BOOK REVIEW🌈

Tilly in Technicolor - Mazey Eddings
Rating: 5/5 ⭐️

“Tilly in Technicolor is the perfect coming of age story set in far off places and featuring one hell of an adorable love story. Eddings has brought a new and inspired voice to YA romance with her own (very welcome) spin, inviting neurodivergent readers to find themselves understood, accepted and fully loved within the pages.” -Erin Hahn, author of Never Saw You Coming

Mazey Eddings does it again! 🩷 I absolutely adored this book - it may be in my top spots of the year so far! We follow Tilly, recent high school graduate with ADHD, as she interns in Europe for her sister’s nail polish business, and Oliver, fellow intern who is autistic. From their very first meeting, you see how they are opposites. BUT you also feel the absolute charm and emotion - the way that Mazey is so very good at!

Oliver is super passionate about color and I got so caught up in his descriptions and excitement. The way neurodivergence was handled was so well done - and I loved seeing how each character handled and felt about that.

Recommend if you:
- eagerly await the announcement of the Pantone Color of the Year
- enjoy YA/coming of age romance
- dream of European vacations
- like seeing neurodiversity in your books

Thank you to @netgalley, @stmartinspress, @recordedbooks and the author for my copies!

Mazey Eddings writes an excellent YA novel. I've enjoyed her adult fiction, but she does something even more special with Tilly and Oliver. Tilly and Oliver are both neuro-divergent teenagers spending the summer together as part of Tilly's sister's new nail polish company. Oliver is interning and Tilly is there to work, get a taste for the world outside of high school, and to help her sister and her business partner grow the business. Tilly's ADHD means that people have not always taken her seriously or have historically told her that she's "too much." Oliver's autism has gifted him with an excellent eye for color. The way these two characters see the world is brilliant and beautiful. I learned so much about both ADHD and autism from this book without feeling like I was learning at all. It reads as honest and authentic. An important book, but also an extremely charming one!

Like every single other Mazey Eddings book I’ve read, I’ve loved this. I can confirm that her YA is as good as her adult novels. I loved Tilly (also love that name) and Oliver, apart and together. The whole Pantone part of Oliver’s personality was so lovely and executed so well. I love how Mazey writes neurodivergent characters that feel like fully developed people. This was such a lovely journey to go on with the two of them. Perfect balance of heavy/real life and funny!