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.

I received this book as an eARC from NetGalley and St Martin’s Press.

Tilly in Technicolor is the YA Debut from Mazey Edding. THe novel follows two neurodivergent teens Tilly and Oliver over the course of a summer in Europe while they are both interning for TIlly’s sister and her start up company.

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel! Tilly and Oliver are well written main characters and great representations of their different neuro differences.Tilly’s character was very raw and honest about her feelings and refusing to mask or cave to the “normal” expectations of society. I loved how Oliver talked about color and related everything to the various colors especially when discussing the color black. Even the supporting characters are delightful!

5/5 stars! I have read several books by this author and really enjoyed them, so I was excited to read this book. This book knocked it out of the park. Tilly and Oliver were both amazing and I loved the mental health representation in this story. Sometimes dual POVs struggle, but that wasn't the case here. I loved getting to be able to see inside BOTH of their minds. Cannot wait for the next book by this author and I wouldn't be upset with a post-story novella in the future.

I received an advance review copy for free through NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily

Mazey Eddings does it again! As a huge fan of her other books (A Brush with Love, Lizzie Blake's Best Mistake) I was thrilled to be able to read her YA debut! Tilly in Technicolor is an absolute gem! Tilly is anything but ordinary, unsure what she wants to do with her life as well as trying to navigate having ADHD. She gets the chance of a lifetime to travel around Europe as an intern for her older sister's new nail polish company. She happens to meet a young man named Oliver on her flight who seems to dislike her, but really he's just as socially awkward as she is and is on his own personal journey of being autistic and pursuing his dreams. I absolutely loved the neurodivergent representation in this book! The characters are all very relatable and lovable, and it shines a light on how the world can be perceived by those on the autism spectrum or those who have ADHD and how they are able to cope with every day obstacles. This was a very sweet, heart-warming story that I could not put down!

This book in 3 words: Swoon. Divergent. Comical. 

Tilly, unsure of what's next after graduation, heads to Europe to spend her summer as an intern with her sister's high-end nail polish company. She's surprised to learn another intern, Oliver, will be working alongside her. Tilly and Oliver couldn't be more different from each other... or are they?

A neurodiverse author writing the most wonderful book about other neurodiverse characters? SIGN ME UP. 

Tilly and Oliver are some of my favorite characters I'll read this year. I loved how much we learned about both: mannerisms, self-talk, anxiety, perception, and what it's like to be neurodiverse. Tilly is creative, vibrant, and full of life. Oliver was a perfect contrast to Tilly and furthered each of their arcs. 

Mazey's writing is sharp, intentional, inclusive, and descriptive. You can feel some of the settings, based on incredible descriptions, which also makes you feel close to the characters. Many of these moments feel very cinematic and this is a perfect story for a visual adaptation. 

In my opinion, I don't think there's anyone quite like Mazey Eddings. I'm amazed at her ability to craft such unique, thought-provoking, and substantial stories with even more rich and strong characters.

Thank you NetGalley and Wednesday Books for giving me this arc. All thoughts in this review are honest and my own.

When I saw this book I knew that I absolutely had to read it. It has all my favorite things, a cute cover, travel romance, and most importantly, neurodivergent representation.

Tilly in Technicolor follows in duel points of view, Tilly, a girl with ADHD, and Oliver, an Autistic boy as they try to figure out their futures during a summer internship. As they travel across Europe, they discover that they have more in common than they thought, and their connection can only be described as magical.

I loved this book so much! I'm autistic, and I don't have ADHD, so I'm only going to comment on the accuracy of the autistic representation, but know that the author disclosed in the acknowledgements that she is diagnosed with both.

Oliver's autism rep meant so much to me. It is hard to find meaningful representation in any media, but this book included us in such a wonderful way. I was nervous going into this book that he might come off as very stereotypical, but he didn't. Oliver's struggles were the most relatable thing ever, and the way he interacted with the world felt so much like me.

Tilly is the absolute sweetest character, I found her highly relatable as well, and I thought that telling this story in both of their perspectives was an excellent decision. Seeing her and Oliver's joy at their special interest, seeing them find their futures was so heartwarming and gave me so much joy.

Overall this book was the perfect, lovely book to read for a light summer read, or any time of year. The story is sweet, the storytelling is excellent, and I highly recommend this book to anyone, neurodivergent or otherwise.

This review is on Goodreads, and I will post it on my Instagram at a later date

I haven't read any of Mazey Eddings' adult/contemporary romances so I went into this book without knowing much about her style. I really enjoyed this book, especially the two different perspectives. Tilly and Oliver both had some difficulties (ADD for Till and autism for Oliver), but I loved that they were full faceted people with interests. Tilly cracked me up when we read inside her head/point of view. Eddings can really write funny! As well as sweet guy characters :) Because this is a YA romance, it went beat by beat and I wish it had diverted a little... But thats just me. The teens who love Lynn Painter will enjoy this one!

ARC review for Tilly in Technicolor by Mazey Eddings
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As a person with ADHD I truly appreciated the rep in this book! I feel like she highlighted it very well! I loved the awkwardness from the first meeting to the romantic spark later in the book! This book is a good supporter of first impressions don’t always make or break the relationship! This book is more young adult but I loved it just the same as her more adult book I read!
I loved the dual POV!
This book also highlights communication barriers and how easily it is to misunderstand someone!
Mazey Eddings is now one of my favorite authors I just read her book The Plus One and this was just as good!
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I voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this book, provided by Netgalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This story was beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. I love Mazey Eddings' steamy adult romances so very much, but Tilly and Ollie are so sweet. So pure. This being a YA, there are no sexy times, but there is mention of sexual activity, talk of safe sex/condoms and lots of kissing.

Tilly knows what she wants to do with her life, but her parents want her to be like her older sister, Mona. A college grad and business owner, Mona offers to let Tilly go on "tour" with her start-up nail polish company as a hand model. Tilly is looking forward to vacationing in another country away from her picky pokey mother. See, Tilly has ADHD, and her mother seems to put a lot of pressure on Tilly to decide her future. Only Tilly's mother wants Tilly to choose the future she wants, not the one Tilly wants.

On the plane ride to meet her sister in London, Tilly sits next to Oliver and it's a rocky ride. Come to find out, Oliver is also working for Tilly's sister, and as the time goes on, the two of them collide in ways they didn't see coming. Oliver is autistic and feels a pull toward Tilly, but he doesn't understand it. They learn to communicate in their own way, as Tilly models nail polish and Oliver photographs her.

This dual POV book is the best of both worlds as the neurodivergent brains of Tilly and Ollie give us insight to how they spin and sputter, stall and soar. The way Oliver thinks about Tilly just melted my heart. He is so in love with her even before he knows what he's feeling. It is absolutely the sweetest thing. And Tilly - dang. I just wanna hug that girl and tell her she is everything. At one point, Oliver does tells her that.

This is a book that will stick with me for a long time. I loved every second, and I can't wait to get a paperback copy to add to my collection!

Thanks so much to Mazey Eddings and NetGalley for my ARC of Tilly in Technicolor! This book is Mazey’s debut into the world of young adult books, with the neurodivergent representation that fans of hers know and love!

Tilly Twomley has just turned eighteen and has no idea what she wants to do with her future. Her writing means everything to her, but parental pressure to go to college and lack of familial understanding about her relatively new ADHD diagnosis can send her spiraling in a panic. Oliver Clark has his future entirely planned out to a T: a popular Instagram page on the presence of color in daily life, plus art school to study color theory and design. His autism has made it difficult for him to connect with others, but his few close friends and family members are enough for him (so he thinks). The two first meet as seat-mates on a comically disastrous trans-Atlantic flight and are horrified/surprised to find out they will both be working as interns for Tilly’s sister’s start up, traveling around Europe in a hunt for clients. The two could not possibly be more different on the surface, but a summer together will show them both how alike they really are, and how much they can learn from each other.

This book was SO cute! An absolutely sweet first-love story, Tilly and Oliver are deeply developed over the course of a little over 300 pages, and the dual POV perspective really gives readers the opportunity to take a peek into their heads. Getting to see how differently the two think, but also how they were secretly (or…not actually so secretly) pining for each other was adorable. I also loved that the third act breakup was not an extended point of drama, but only lasted a few hours and was remedied by an honest discussion of each’s needs for the future. I love seeing characters, especially young ones like Tilly and Oliver, being open with each other and communicating! It can be super challenging as a neurodivergent person to find productive ways to express yourself to others, and I love the fact that these two were able to be mature beyond their years in order to fix things between each other! Tilly’s talk with her mom at the end of the book was also super powerful, and it made my heart so happy to see her opening up and being honest about her emotions in order to have a better relationship with her mother going forward.

Fans of Mazey Eddings, young adult books, and neurodivergent love stories will definitely appreciate this precious gem of a story!

I love Mazey Eddings, and I love Tilly, and I love Oliver. These precious babies are so sweet, and I adore the neurodiverse representation in a YA book, specifically. Such a good coming-of-age story.