A few thoughts:

🩷 So I didn’t really get into this. I’ll admit I skipped a fair chunk of the middle, reading the first hundred or so pages & finishing the last quarter to wind up the story. I liked the premise, the characters were likable enough, but I just felt like the middle dragged too much to hold my attention. 

🩷 This had a bit of a mystery element, which the clever octopus plays a part in. This is what drew me to this book. I enjoyed how the author used a writing prompt to create this very unique story. 

🩷 The ending was satisfying, so I’m glad I didn’t give up on it entirely. I would still recommend it if you’re looking for something a little bit different, with a heart-warming conclusion.