I typically read books with darker themes or topics, but every once in awhile I feel like I need something a little fluffier or more feel good to balance things out. I had been hearing a lot of buzz around Remarkably Bright Creatures. When I heard that one of the POVs was an octopus, that sealed the deal.

This story is told in three POVs. We have Tova who is an older woman living on her own after the passing of her husband and the disappearance of her son. There is Marcellus, who is a Giant Pacific Octopus and there is Cameron, a young man who is still figuring out life. All three of their stories intertwine to create a mostly heartwarming story. 

I definitely think that the characters were the strongest part of this book, particularly Marcellus and Tova. Marcellus is wise and clever and has a streak of rebelliousness that makes him so endearing. Tova has had some hard things happen in her life, but is stubbornly marching forward, holding onto her job at the aquarium. I felt that both of these characters were relatable and felt realistic (at least what I imagine to be realistic for an octopus). Cameron was definitely the weakest POV, in my opinion, because he was a bit cliche and predictable, but it worked well enough with the story. Even the side characters like Ethan were memorable and interesting. 

The plot was quite predictable very early on in the story and had this been a thriller, I might have rated this book lower, but in the case of this book, I felt so invested in the characters and the resolution that I didn't really feel like it ruined the book. That said, I would've probably given this 5 stars had it been a bit less obvious. 

All in all, if you are looking for a mostly fluffy, feel good read with a unique character, then you will likely enjoy this book. If anything, it's worth reading it simply to get inside the head of an octopus.