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4.24 AVERAGE
4.24 AVERAGE
"Si ce baiser était une couleur, ce serait un doré pâle, doux et décadent, qui s'envolerait des lèvres de Tilly pour irriguer mes veines."
J'ai lu La Théorie des couleurs de Mazey Eddings (Tilly in technicolor en anglais), publié en français chez les éditions Comet. (produit offert, merci pour l'envoi de ce roman)
Note finale : 5⭐️
✨ à lire si tu aimes (tropes) :
* romance young adult
* dislike to lovers
* proximité forcée
* only one-bed
* récit première personne/double POV
attention aux avertissements de contenu : crise d’angoisse/de panique, vomissements
C'est un one-shot !
LE RÉSUMÉ
Tilly est envoyée en Europe par ses parents pour un stage de deux mois dans l'entreprise de sa sœur, une nouvelle occasion pour elle de faire ses preuves. Ayant un TDAH et vivant dans l'ombre de sa grande sœur, Tilly ressent constamment la pression de ses parents, qui espèrent que cette expérience professionnelle l'incitera à poursuivre ses études. Pourtant, elle n'a qu'un rêve : écrire. Sur place, elle devra collaborer avec Oliver, un autre stagiaire, et cette coopération promet d’être haute en couleur.
L'HISTOIRE
J'ai eu du mal à trouver les mots pour écrire cet avis sur cette romance, parce que je ne savais pas comment le formuler pour vous convaincre de le lire. Le récit a vraiment résonné en moi, et j'ai passé un excellent moment à suivre l'histoire de Tilly et Oliver.
L'autrice explique à la fin du roman, dans ses remerciements, qu'elle est également autiste et a un TDAH. J’ai trouvé le récit authentique, et très beau.
C’est une romance young adult très touchante et réaliste, avec un récit inclusif. L’autrice explore le questionnement auquel tout jeune de 18 ans est confronté après le lycée : et maintenant, que faire ? Entre les attentes des parents, qui rêvent de grandes études pour leurs enfants, et les aspirations personnelles de chacun, il n’est pas toujours facile de trouver un compromis. J’ai trouvé que ce thème était abordé avec beaucoup de justesse dans ce roman, l’ayant moi-même vécu quelques années auparavant.
J’ai bien évidemment envie de lire d’autres romans de l’autrice.
LE STYLE/LE RYTHME
Un rythme addictif, un livre impossible à reposer. J’ai adoré l’alternance de point de vue qui permettait de mieux comprendre les particularités de chacun. Même si, de base, je préfère ne pas avoir le point de vue du love-interest, j’ai trouvé que cela fonctionnait très bien ici. Les chapitres sont courts, et les changements de paysage au fur et à mesure du road-trip sont bien réalisés.
LES PERSONNAGES
Des personnages hauts en couleur. J’ai autant aimé les personnages principaux que les personnages secondaires.
La relation entre les sœurs Twomley m’a fait verser une larme, tout comme la relation entre Tilly et sa mère, qui m’a beaucoup touchée. L’évolution et les remises en question des personnages étaient très émouvantes.
J’ai beaucoup aimé l’aspect found family avec les amis de Cubby. Les amitiés étaient très belles.
Tilly est tellement sarcastique qu’elle est hilarante. Elle est déterminée et c’est un personnage vraiment attachant. Tout comme Oliver d’ailleurs. Il est
LA ROMANCE
J’ai trouvé la romance parfaite. C’était si drôle et si mignon. La dynamique entre Tilly et Oliver est drôle, assez comique. Ils ne s’apprécient pas à cause d’une mauvaise expérience lors de leur première rencontre, et j’ai apprécié leurs échanges.
J’ai aussi beaucoup aimé qu’il y ait une relation lesbienne en second plan.
EN BREF
Je vous recommande évidemment cette lecture, peu importe votre âge puisque je trouve qu’elle peut tout à fait convenir à tout le monde. C’est avant tout une romance, qui aborde de nombreux sujets importants, comme le consentement, les études, les choix d’avenir, la pression mentale, le TDAH, l’autisme, et c’est une romance inclusive.
C’est devenu l’un de mes livres préférés et j’espère que vous l’aimerez autant que moi <3.
J'ai lu La Théorie des couleurs de Mazey Eddings (Tilly in technicolor en anglais), publié en français chez les éditions Comet. (produit offert, merci pour l'envoi de ce roman)
Note finale : 5⭐️
✨ à lire si tu aimes (tropes) :
* romance young adult
* dislike to lovers
* proximité forcée
* only one-bed
* récit première personne/double POV
attention aux avertissements de contenu : crise d’angoisse/de panique, vomissements
C'est un one-shot !
LE RÉSUMÉ
Tilly est envoyée en Europe par ses parents pour un stage de deux mois dans l'entreprise de sa sœur, une nouvelle occasion pour elle de faire ses preuves. Ayant un TDAH et vivant dans l'ombre de sa grande sœur, Tilly ressent constamment la pression de ses parents, qui espèrent que cette expérience professionnelle l'incitera à poursuivre ses études. Pourtant, elle n'a qu'un rêve : écrire. Sur place, elle devra collaborer avec Oliver, un autre stagiaire, et cette coopération promet d’être haute en couleur.
L'HISTOIRE
J'ai eu du mal à trouver les mots pour écrire cet avis sur cette romance, parce que je ne savais pas comment le formuler pour vous convaincre de le lire. Le récit a vraiment résonné en moi, et j'ai passé un excellent moment à suivre l'histoire de Tilly et Oliver.
L'autrice explique à la fin du roman, dans ses remerciements, qu'elle est également autiste et a un TDAH. J’ai trouvé le récit authentique, et très beau.
C’est une romance young adult très touchante et réaliste, avec un récit inclusif. L’autrice explore le questionnement auquel tout jeune de 18 ans est confronté après le lycée : et maintenant, que faire ? Entre les attentes des parents, qui rêvent de grandes études pour leurs enfants, et les aspirations personnelles de chacun, il n’est pas toujours facile de trouver un compromis. J’ai trouvé que ce thème était abordé avec beaucoup de justesse dans ce roman, l’ayant moi-même vécu quelques années auparavant.
J’ai bien évidemment envie de lire d’autres romans de l’autrice.
LE STYLE/LE RYTHME
Un rythme addictif, un livre impossible à reposer. J’ai adoré l’alternance de point de vue qui permettait de mieux comprendre les particularités de chacun. Même si, de base, je préfère ne pas avoir le point de vue du love-interest, j’ai trouvé que cela fonctionnait très bien ici. Les chapitres sont courts, et les changements de paysage au fur et à mesure du road-trip sont bien réalisés.
LES PERSONNAGES
Des personnages hauts en couleur. J’ai autant aimé les personnages principaux que les personnages secondaires.
La relation entre les sœurs Twomley m’a fait verser une larme, tout comme la relation entre Tilly et sa mère, qui m’a beaucoup touchée. L’évolution et les remises en question des personnages étaient très émouvantes.
J’ai beaucoup aimé l’aspect found family avec les amis de Cubby. Les amitiés étaient très belles.
Tilly est tellement sarcastique qu’elle est hilarante. Elle est déterminée et c’est un personnage vraiment attachant. Tout comme Oliver d’ailleurs. Il est
LA ROMANCE
J’ai trouvé la romance parfaite. C’était si drôle et si mignon. La dynamique entre Tilly et Oliver est drôle, assez comique. Ils ne s’apprécient pas à cause d’une mauvaise expérience lors de leur première rencontre, et j’ai apprécié leurs échanges.
J’ai aussi beaucoup aimé qu’il y ait une relation lesbienne en second plan.
EN BREF
Je vous recommande évidemment cette lecture, peu importe votre âge puisque je trouve qu’elle peut tout à fait convenir à tout le monde. C’est avant tout une romance, qui aborde de nombreux sujets importants, comme le consentement, les études, les choix d’avenir, la pression mentale, le TDAH, l’autisme, et c’est une romance inclusive.
C’est devenu l’un de mes livres préférés et j’espère que vous l’aimerez autant que moi <3.
I was really excited to read this for the autism representation specifically, but I've been so picky with romance lately. I didn't like the romance, so Oliver's chapters were boring to me since his entire personality was taken over by an obsession for Tilly early on in the book. Tilly's relationship with her mom and sister was interesting, especially when it came to their ableism towards her ADHD and I might have kept reading to see how that developed and the confrontation I assume would have happened, but I was mostly just bored.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Parts were cute, but I dunno, for Tilly loving Europe and travelling we see almost none of it and other parts feel like more fantasy than books with dragons. Especially the ending.
Do you ever procrastinate on writing a review because you feel like you can’t put into words how amazing it is…? Yea, that’s this one for me.
This is one of the most touching stories I’ve ever read… “Neuro-divine” is how Mazey Eddings describes those of us whose brains work a little differently than what is “typical.” And this story dives into the minds of two extremely neuro-divine characters. Tilly has ADHD and Oliver has Autism and traveling through their adventures, through their eyes, in their minds is something everyone should experience. The words… gawwwd, they’re so beautiful.
I loved Mazey Eddings’ work prior to this read, and I don’t normally read YA… but she could write ANYTHING, and I’d read it. So… while below is a very brief list of my favorite parts, please know there is not enough space for me to gush enough.
WHAT I LOVED:
Tilly’s vulnerability. She knows she cries a lot, and you see through her eyes where it comes from and it’s heart wrenching but relatable at the same time
Oliver’s way of understanding emotion. My brother has Autism, and we are very close. We have had deep discussions about his viewpoint of emotions and social interactions. Seeing how Oliver has taken something he fixates on, and has organically made it a connection to emotions is freaking brilliant.
The relationships with side characters; family, friends, acquaintances. The way in which Tilly views how her parents “see” her tugged at my heart so much. Being someone who has felt that ‘cringey, I can’t do anything right, how am I always getting it wrong feeling’ I felt this deeply. Oliver’s experience was much different and to see the differences was a great nuance.
Cubby and the condoms!!!
Tilly bear crawls all over the place and that is such a “me thing.”
FAVORITE QUOTES:
“I get worked up and the emotions pour out of me with the force of a waterfall but none of the beauty.”
“It’s exhausting trying to make friends while pretending to be someone you’re not.”
“I always feel this separation from the world. Like I’m an extra piece to a jigsaw puzzle, discarded and forgotten under the couch, while everyone else clicks with their matching corners.”
“Well, as neutral as Tilly can be. Even her calmest moments seem to shoot off sparks.”
“Shrinking my world down to a screen the size of my palm while I deep dive about color and the way it moves the world-allows me to feel closer to people than actually being in their presence.”
“Writing my feelings doesn’t take them away, but it gives them another space to be held.”
“I am, quite simply, the most esoteric bitch in Stockholm right now and I couldn’t be more pleased. These shoes are now officially my entire personality.”
There is so much more to include, but quoting the entire book might be a bad idea… *shrugs*
Thank you to Netgalley and Mazey Eddings for the advanced reader's copy in exchange for my review. I also had the privilege of reading this book via Fable, and highly recommend this app. It is in beta right now, but was an awesome way to experience the book with others. This is my honest review.
This is one of the most touching stories I’ve ever read… “Neuro-divine” is how Mazey Eddings describes those of us whose brains work a little differently than what is “typical.” And this story dives into the minds of two extremely neuro-divine characters. Tilly has ADHD and Oliver has Autism and traveling through their adventures, through their eyes, in their minds is something everyone should experience. The words… gawwwd, they’re so beautiful.
I loved Mazey Eddings’ work prior to this read, and I don’t normally read YA… but she could write ANYTHING, and I’d read it. So… while below is a very brief list of my favorite parts, please know there is not enough space for me to gush enough.
WHAT I LOVED:
Tilly’s vulnerability. She knows she cries a lot, and you see through her eyes where it comes from and it’s heart wrenching but relatable at the same time
Oliver’s way of understanding emotion. My brother has Autism, and we are very close. We have had deep discussions about his viewpoint of emotions and social interactions. Seeing how Oliver has taken something he fixates on, and has organically made it a connection to emotions is freaking brilliant.
The relationships with side characters; family, friends, acquaintances. The way in which Tilly views how her parents “see” her tugged at my heart so much. Being someone who has felt that ‘cringey, I can’t do anything right, how am I always getting it wrong feeling’ I felt this deeply. Oliver’s experience was much different and to see the differences was a great nuance.
Cubby and the condoms!!!
Tilly bear crawls all over the place and that is such a “me thing.”
FAVORITE QUOTES:
“I get worked up and the emotions pour out of me with the force of a waterfall but none of the beauty.”
“It’s exhausting trying to make friends while pretending to be someone you’re not.”
“I always feel this separation from the world. Like I’m an extra piece to a jigsaw puzzle, discarded and forgotten under the couch, while everyone else clicks with their matching corners.”
“Well, as neutral as Tilly can be. Even her calmest moments seem to shoot off sparks.”
“Shrinking my world down to a screen the size of my palm while I deep dive about color and the way it moves the world-allows me to feel closer to people than actually being in their presence.”
“Writing my feelings doesn’t take them away, but it gives them another space to be held.”
“I am, quite simply, the most esoteric bitch in Stockholm right now and I couldn’t be more pleased. These shoes are now officially my entire personality.”
There is so much more to include, but quoting the entire book might be a bad idea… *shrugs*
Thank you to Netgalley and Mazey Eddings for the advanced reader's copy in exchange for my review. I also had the privilege of reading this book via Fable, and highly recommend this app. It is in beta right now, but was an awesome way to experience the book with others. This is my honest review.
Mazey does it again! Although I didn’t find the characters very relatable, and they felt young, I enjoyed reading/listening to this story.
I’m sure if you ask anyone about this book, they’d tell you it has great representation, and they were right. There is ADHD and Autism rep, and POVs that all you to get into the heads of the two main characters, Tilly and Ollie.
I loved the travel in this book, even though it didn’t get into much details of the places they’ve been. I loved seeing their friendship/relationship grow in different places. I listened to most of this while traveling, and finished it on an early morning solo walk around Bordeaux.
I’m sure if you ask anyone about this book, they’d tell you it has great representation, and they were right. There is ADHD and Autism rep, and POVs that all you to get into the heads of the two main characters, Tilly and Ollie.
I loved the travel in this book, even though it didn’t get into much details of the places they’ve been. I loved seeing their friendship/relationship grow in different places. I listened to most of this while traveling, and finished it on an early morning solo walk around Bordeaux.
What a joyous book! Love the neurodiversity aspect of the main characters. Well written.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A gorgeously heart-warming story with fantastic neurodiverse representation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Cursing, Sexual content, Blood
Mazey Eddings has solidified herself as one of my favorite authors, yet again!
Tilly is jet setting off to Europe to hang with her sister, Mona, and her business partner, Amina, as they promote their nail polish product. What everyone in Tilly’s family wants is for Tilly to see that she needs to grow up and take her life seriously (including college plans). Oliver Clark, Tilly’s seat mate on the flight to Europe, happens to be hopping on the media side for Tilly’s sister’s business. Oliver sees the world in colors and knows EXACTLY what he wants in life. When both start becoming friends through neurodivergent talks, they realize that the best people in life are free of society’s demands. But will that be enough for each other when the trip comes to an end?
As a neurodivergent reader, I ADORED Tilly in Technicolor and found the reading experience to be one that I plan to relive multiple times, next time with my physical copy and tabs in hand. Mazey’s writing spoke to me and I couldn’t stop from bookmarking multiple quote lines as I listened to her young adult ‘debut.” I loved the message that Tilly’s brain is beautiful, no matter her ADHD diagnosis; along with Oliver’s openness about his autism. As a thirty year old reader who’s had high functioning ADHD for years now, FINALLY finding books that have characters with beautiful brains like mine make me thrilled to be a reader in this day and age.
Thank you Wednesday Books and RB Media for my alc and earc in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own
Tilly is jet setting off to Europe to hang with her sister, Mona, and her business partner, Amina, as they promote their nail polish product. What everyone in Tilly’s family wants is for Tilly to see that she needs to grow up and take her life seriously (including college plans). Oliver Clark, Tilly’s seat mate on the flight to Europe, happens to be hopping on the media side for Tilly’s sister’s business. Oliver sees the world in colors and knows EXACTLY what he wants in life. When both start becoming friends through neurodivergent talks, they realize that the best people in life are free of society’s demands. But will that be enough for each other when the trip comes to an end?
As a neurodivergent reader, I ADORED Tilly in Technicolor and found the reading experience to be one that I plan to relive multiple times, next time with my physical copy and tabs in hand. Mazey’s writing spoke to me and I couldn’t stop from bookmarking multiple quote lines as I listened to her young adult ‘debut.” I loved the message that Tilly’s brain is beautiful, no matter her ADHD diagnosis; along with Oliver’s openness about his autism. As a thirty year old reader who’s had high functioning ADHD for years now, FINALLY finding books that have characters with beautiful brains like mine make me thrilled to be a reader in this day and age.
Thank you Wednesday Books and RB Media for my alc and earc in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own
This book was SO CUTE!!!
…and I don’t have much else to say!
It’s an adorable, swoony romance focusing on two neurodiverse teens (18 year olds) who go on a trip throughout Europe, and slowly get to know each other over that trip!
It made me smile and feel, and what more can I ask for?
The only complaint I have is that the ending seemed kind of rushed. It tried to make an issue that was WAY too easily solved. I feel that if you’re going to create that kind of conflict, don’t squeeze it in the last chapter?
Other than that, it was a cozy and cute little read!
bottom line: awww
4/5 stars
…and I don’t have much else to say!
It’s an adorable, swoony romance focusing on two neurodiverse teens (18 year olds) who go on a trip throughout Europe, and slowly get to know each other over that trip!
It made me smile and feel, and what more can I ask for?
The only complaint I have is that the ending seemed kind of rushed. It tried to make an issue that was WAY too easily solved. I feel that if you’re going to create that kind of conflict, don’t squeeze it in the last chapter?
Other than that, it was a cozy and cute little read!
bottom line: awww
4/5 stars