Tilly in Technicolor: A sweet and swoony opposites-attract rom-com from

As a woman with ADHD, I have never felt so seen in a book! We need more accurate, understanding, and loving books like this one with neurodiverse main characters. I wish I had this when I was a teen. Perhaps I wouldn't have felt so ashamed, confused, and broken. I'm elated at the thought of this book helping or even saving teens with ADHD and autism who feel as alone and different as I did. The author, Mazey Eddings, handles these characters so well, drawing from her own personal experiences. I'm not normally into realistic fiction, but this quickly became one of my new favorite books! I was able to read an ARC thanks to NetGalley, but you can bet I immediately pre-ordered a physical copy! I can tell this story will forever hold a special place in my heart.Though the main character, Tilly, is more extraverted than I am, I still saw SO much of myself in her. The way she describes her ADHD experiences literally had me in tears at times because of how much I related and didn't know I needed to see reflected back at me. I know many fellow ADHDers will relate to how Tilly feels she has to mask so she's not "too much" for others and to "fit in", while longing to just be herself and be met with love and acceptance. Tilly is also a writer, like me, with a fear of putting her thoughts out there. I deeply resonated with the way she talks about these issues in her head (including the ADHD rambles lol).I don't personally have autism like the other main character, Ollie, who is a Brit with a brilliant artistic eye. But I loved being immersed into his thought processes and way of seeing the world. It's so beautiful to see Tilly and Ollie navigating each other's differences and discovering bonding similarities. Of course with many bumps and misunderstandings along the way!Like I said, I'm not usually into realistic fiction; I'm more of a fantasy gal. But this book kept me engaged the entire time! I want more of Tilly and Ollie! No, I NEED it!!!This book has: Great and natural ADHD, autism, and LGBTQ+ representation. Hot artsy British guy. World traveling (anyone else LOVE England??). Photography. Blogging. Small business. Sisters. Critical and controlling parents. Young adulthood, growing up, self acceptance, and finding your place in the world.

Ahhh Mazey Eddings, I adore you! At this point, Mazey is a one-click author for me and I look forward to reading everything she puts out in the future!This was a really sweet and heartwarming book. Tilly and Ollie were such likable characters and Mazey did a phenomenal job of illustrating exactly what they were both going through with ADHD and autism. I laughed, I cried, and my heart broke for them as they both went through difficult things. Tilly navigating her relationship with her mom and sister especially broke my heart. I just wanted to hug her! I was also SO PROUD of her! I also really liked the plot, the settings, and all of the side characters.Audiobook Narration: I really enjoyed this audiobook. I will say the male narrator felt a bit old and I was not a fan of his narration of Tilly. But the audiobook did really bring the story to life for me.Read If You Like:-YA Romance-Neurodivergent Rep-ADHD & Autism Rep-London/Travel-Stories about Family Dynamics-Color Theory-SisterhoodOverall, I really enjoyed this book and recommend for anyone interested in the above. This will absolutely be near the top of my mental health rep recommendations! Thank you to RB Media/Recorded Books for the ALC!

I could not love this book anymore! I empathized with Tilly and her ADHD struggles so deeply. I loved Ollie and how autism was highlighted as both a struggle but also a way to let his uniqueness and creativity shine. We need more stories with neurodivergent characters highlighted in a positive life. They are just two young adults trying to navigate a world not meant for them, but they do it with humor and a smile. Such a wonderful book!

Thanks to NetGalley for an e-ARC! I loved it so much I ordered a physical copy.I loved this! The representation was beautiful and the romance was top-notch. I think everything should read this.

This book is beautifully written with amazing character development. As a Nuero spicy human, the challenges the characters faces were beyond related and spot on! You very well may end up with a crush on Oliver by the end!