The love I have for Tilly and Ollie honestly knows no bounds. YA is a tricky genre for me, but this read so well that I think anyone of any age would enjoy it.
This follows two neurodivergent teens, Tilly with ADHD and Ollie being on the Autism Spectrum, as they navigate a summer internship together. This is told in dual POV, which I think does a lot for the narrative, as you get a thorough explanation for how they react in the different situations they found themselves in. The mental health aspect of this feels incredibly authentic, and I think that's what made the story for me.
Watching Tilly and Ollie grow in confidence in their surroundings and their relationship was a joy to read. The family dynamics in this is also incredibly well done - the pressures from parents, perfect sisters, and friends who are just incredibly understanding. Even the miscommunication that occurs is handled so well that it doesn't detract from the story or the relationship between these two teens. Honestly, their communication skills (and lack there of) were way too relatable, haha.
Thank you so much to St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books, and Mazey Eddings for an E-ARC in exchange for an honest review.