In Remarkably Bright Creatures, Tova Sullivan has been working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium since her husband?s death and her son Erik’s mysterious disappearance years ago. She forms an unlikely bond with Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus, who, despite his curmudgeonly nature, uncovers the truth about Erik?s disappearance. Through their unusual friendship, Tova begins to confront the past, finding hope for a future that once seemed impossible. Shelby Van Pelt?s debut novel is a moving tale about love, loss, and the unexpected ways healing can happen.