Remarkably Bright Creatures – Shelby Van Pelt – Literary Fiction Trade Paperback | Octopus Detective, Grief, Friendship & Second Chances

A grieving widow. A wildly intelligent octopus. A friendship that heals both.

Tova Sullivan, 70, works nights cleaning the local aquarium, partly to keep busy after unbearable loss, and partly to avoid facing memories. There she meets Marcellus, a thieving giant Pacific octopus with a talent for escape and empathy. With charm, cleverness, and heart, Remarkably Bright Creatures weaves grief, hope, and the mundane tasks of everyday life into something quiet, beautiful, and truly unforgettable.

📖 Condition: Trade paperback (~368 pages), gently loved—flex spine, crisp pages, minimal wear.

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