Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley

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Combining the emotional depth of "The Art of Racing in the Rain" with the magical spirit of "The Life of Pi," "Lily and the Octopus" is an epic adventure of the heart.
For Ted Flask, that someone special is his aging companion Lily, who happens to be a dog.
Lily and the Octopus reminds us how it feels to love fiercely, how difficult it can be to let go, and how the fight for those we love is the greatest fight of all.
Remember the last book you told someone they had to read? Lily and the Octopus is the next one.

My emotions ran the gamut from joy to sorrow, laughter to tears. It brought back memories of my own Lily, though she went by a different name.

Lily is a complete delight, and you can’t help but fall in love with this brave, little dachshund. And Ted, well, how can you not love the person who loves Lily with all his heart and soul?

This is a heartwarming, heartrending book that says so much about the chances we take when we love. The burdens, as well as the gifts we receive, when loving a pet. Or even a human.


This was a new book, so not part of my Mount TBR Challenge.