Remarkably Bright CreaturesTitle: Remarkably Bright Creatures
Author(s): Shelby Van Pelt
Genre(s): Contemporary
Format(s): Hard Cover
Pages: 360
Source: Library
Reason(s): Book Club
Rating:
Spice: 0.5 Flames

My Thoughts

I absolutely adored this book REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES. As soon as I started reading it, I could tell it was going to suck me right in. I laughed, I cried, and I mostly smiled as I read this heart-warming story of love, loss, grief, and resilience. I adored Marcellus, the smart, snarky, a little bit cranky, delightful octopus narrator. I especially loved his friendship with Tova, the main human character.

I had an abysmal reading year and didn’t accomplish any of my goals in 2023. This year, I’d like to read more and, hopefully, my goals will help me.

My goals for 2024 are:

  1. Read at least 30 books.
  2. Read 50% of my book club books.
  3. Read at least 15 Book of the Month books.

I’ll keep track of my progress on my 2024 Goals & Tracking page.

Rating System

: It’s a new favorite that I’ll reread over and over again! If I don’t already own it, I’ll rush out and buy it!
: I loved it and I’ll reread it. I’ll probably buy it if I don’t already have it on my shelves.
: I enjoyed the story, but it’s missing something. I’m okay checking it out from the library if I read it again.
: It was okay. I probably won’t read it again. If it’s part of a series, I probably won’t keep going.
: I hated it. The story, writing, characters, etc. just weren’t for me.

Flames System

0 Flames: No romance. Considered another genre. May contain innuendo and brief mention of sex in passing.
1 Flames: Some romance. Considered another genre. May contain innuendo and brief mention of sex in passing.
2 Flames: Romance. Sex isn’t main focus. Closed-door sex.
3 Flames: Romance. Sex isn’t main focus. Open-door sex with no mention of genitalia.
4 Flames: Romance. Sex isn’t main focus. Very descriptive open-door sex with mention of genitalia.
5 Flames: Erotica. Sex is main focus. Very descriptive open-door sex with mention of genitalia.