While working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, Tova Sullivan becomes acquainted with the giant Pacific octopus Marcellus. This unusual friendship soon blossoms into something remarkable and could help Tova find closure to the mysterious disappearance of her son over three decades ago. As a geriatric octopus, Marcellus must use every trick up his sleeves to unearth the truth for Tova. On the other hand, Tova has to find the courage to confront the past and step out of her comfort zone to embrace what lies ahead.

Remarkably Bright Creatures is a moving novel about an unlikely friendship between two species written from different perspectives. I particularly enjoy Marcellus' narration, which is full of wit and humor of human observations through his confinement in the aquarium. The book moves a bit slow in the beginning but picks up the pace after the 40% mark, and the plot completely surprised me in the best way possible. I find myself entranced with the relationships between Tova and Marcellus and the secondary characters. Remarkably Bright Creatures is an exquisite read with heart-warming stories that warm my heart!