Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

A heartwarming and unforgettable novel about friendship, loss, and second chances. After the disappearance of her son decades earlier and the death of her husband, widow Tova Sullivan finds comfort working nights at a local aquarium. There, she forms an unlikely bond with Marcellus, a remarkably intelligent giant Pacific octopus who may hold the key to a long-buried mystery. Filled with humor, compassion, and hope, this bestselling novel explores the connections that help us heal and the surprising ways the past can shape our future.