NetGalley early release
Pub. date: September 10, 2024
Rating: 3.5 ⭐️

Right around the 30% mark, I got bored. It wasn’t grabbing my attention and I didn’t want to finish it. I made myself pick it up and read it and then around the 52% mark, it got good again. I don’t think typically a book from my library I would’ve given that much time to. I would’ve returned it, but since this was an early release book I got and it was a Moriarty book, I persisted. (I normally like her books so I’m not sure what happened with this one).

I did not like the psychics inner monologue she had every time she gave her life story and when she was telling us about those she predicted. I also didn’t really understand some of the things we had to know about her. If this book was just about what happened on the plane and the predictions, then it would’ve been good. Following the people and proving the predictions wrong. Brilliant storyline. But then she went about ~100 pages too deep into her background and the people’s backgrounds and I just got bored. I also was reminded this story was a little bit like that book about finding out if and when you die and will you open the box (the measure?). People started wanting their own predictions and that would’ve been a good addition to the storyline.

Small things:
I couldn’t stand Leo’s daughter’s name Bridie. I kept reading it as Birdie, which I think it should be changed to. *Small change, but that’s my small advice. Also, I wish the chapters were labeled with all the characters they were gonna be talking about. I had to keep changing my thoughts (because every chapter was about someone different) and at times it was hard to remember who was who and where in the story we were continuing at.

This is my first Liane Moriarty book (although, I absolutely loved Big Little Lies as a show, does that count?). I assumed this book would be a mystery thriller of some sort. I'm a big fan of mystery thrillers, and I find that I can polish off one pretty quickly. This book qualifies as a mystery and suspenseful read, but it's not a thriller in any sense. Halfway into the book, I realized that this is a contemporary, contemplative, literary fiction tale more than anything else. It's a slow-paced book, and you spend most of it waiting for the other shoe to drop. There are interesting, realistic characters who you can't help but root for, and some things you can't guess. I've read quite a bit of non-fiction dealing with some of the subject matter, so a fiction tale doesn't hit that hard, or feel very morbid, as I guess was the intention.

Can fate be fought? Perhaps. Can maths be fought? Perhaps not. A 3.5/5 read: I enjoyed this as litfic, and it's my fault for not realizing it's not some formulaic murder mystery sooner.

Thank you to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for a copy of the eARC in exchange for an honest review!

Here One Moment - Liane Moriarty ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


The story starts out with a woman on a plane predicting how each passenger will die and age of death. The story is told in multiple points of view; the passengers and the “psychic”.

I really enjoyed this book. It story raises the question of what would you do if you know you only had a few months/years to live. Would you try to outlive “fate” or live in fear?

This was my first Liane Moriarty book, and I’m not sure how to feel. Overall, I enjoyed the book. I found myself invested in each of the characters’ stories, and I like Moriarty’s unique storytelling voice. The book is 500+ pages, and it did feel like it dragged a bit at some points, so that would be my main critique. It could’ve been 50-100 pages shorter and still told the same story, but all in all, this was a solid read and I enjoyed how everything came together at the end.

I approached this novel with some hesitation, having been disappointed by the author's previous two works. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this one. The intriguing premise kept the suspense high and had me tearing through the pages, and the diverse cast of characters, along with their various death predictions, was intriguing. The backstory added depth and richness to the narrative, culminating in a thought-provoking ending that left a lasting impression. I rates this book 4.5 stars and will definitely be recommending it. My only critique is the length; while the interwoven characters were a highlight, it felt like it took a considerable amount of time to reach the conclusion.

Wow - just wow! Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty was an excellent read. The storyline unfolds with passengers on a plane and as the flight is ending most all of them receive the time of their death and the manner in which they die. It then follows the lives of those affected and how they deal with this information. At the same time delving into the life of the woman who was the giver of this information. Here One Moment is a unique story that had me completely engaged. It is an original novel and provides a thought provoking scenario for the reader. The characters in this book are compelling and well-developed, exhibiting strength in their individual journeys. Their relatable qualities and realistic struggles allow readers to connect with them on a deep, personal level.

However, despite its many strengths, "Here One Moment" does have one minor flaw that may detract from the reading experience for some (as it did for me): the occasional use of the word "GD" (a profane exclamation involving the divine name). While the usage is sparse and not central to the plot, it can be jarring, particularly for readers sensitive to such language. If it weren't for this flaw, I would have given the book 5+ stars.

Wow! Do you want to know how and when you are going to die? I couldn’t put this book down and when I did I couldn’t stop thinking about it! SO good! Lots of different storylines and loved them all.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC! PREORDER this one for September 09, 2024.

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CHERRY (do NOT even think of calling her Cheryl )proceeds to get up in the middle of the flight, randomly goes up to passengers, and predicts their Death Day - followed by the statement, “Fate won’t be fought.”
It freaks some out, causing some to panic, and others are okay with the date she picked.
However, she has no recollection of doing this - and goes on about her life, leaving the people she predicted freaking out, esp those whose death day is approaching.
And as predicted, one does die - while live streaming the day promised as her last - which, of course, goes viral, and soon the whole world is searching for the “death lady. “
At first, I wanted this book to be darker than it was, but that feeling slowly dissipated once the background of the travelers came into play and their stories were told.
Who lives and who dies?? Read this highly anticipated novel to find out.

Do I believe in mediums ??

I want to believe in them more now that I’m older, to connect with lost loved ones, and knowing they’re keeping us company is comforting.

I admit I went to one when I was 20 years old, and all 3 things she predicted have come true.
1. I won the lotto
2. My current partner is 6’5. She predicted a long-lasting relationship with a tall man who would elevate and encourage me, but he wouldn’t come till later in life - mid-30s… 11.5 years later, and here we are.
3. And lastly, I’ll leave it in my memories as it is very private to me.

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Liane Moriarty does it again! She creates such relatable characters who, while faced with their flaws, you still root for. While I was hesitant about the psychic aspect, it was still an unputdownable book for me. There were a few characters arcs that I felt weren't followed up with in the end, but overall a great read.

What a thought provoking novel! I love everything Moriarty. She’s got such heart and deep messages. This novel really made me think about predetermination versus how our choices determine our lives. The balance between the two and maybe how sometimes psychics might just be fantastical guessers 😆. Would definitely recommend to anyone, especially those who have enjoyed her work before, it’s one of her best yet!

“Here One Moment” is a fascinating novel that kept me completely engaged, as I really, really wanted to know what happened to these passengers! It is a novel that asks the reader to consider the concept of fate, and the implications of being told when and how you will die. The story begins on an otherwise typical flight from Hobart to Sydney, when suddenly a woman stands up and walks through the plane. She tells each passenger (and one flight attendant) their age of death and cause of death. Some are thrilled with the prospect of a long life, while others are shaken by the revelation that they do not have much time left. The rest of the book explores how these characters deal with the knowledge—do they change their lives? It is a thoughtful and compelling story, and may be Liane Moriarty’s best book yet. I did like the chapters of the passengers more than those of the “Death Lady” (as she becomes known in the months following the flight, but overall I loved it. Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Highly recommended!

I was drawn to this book by its interesting premise. The execution of the storyline, however, was disappointing: the pacing was slow (although the short chapters kept the momentum going forward); the number of characters with multiple points of view was at times confusing; and the degree of detail devoted to the protagonist’s backstory was unnecessary. Overall, the book felt fragmented, wandering back and forth in time and between characters. I finished it to discover the outcomes, not because it was an enjoyable read.

My thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the privilege of reviewing this book. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This review is being posted immediately to my GoodReads account and will be posted on Amazon upon publication.

An interesting take on the idea of knowing when and how you will die. Because if you know, could you prevent it or would you just accept it? Perhaps just knowing how you will die ensures that it happens? Overall a fun and thought provoking read.

I'm a HUGE fan of Liane Moriarty so when I got a chance to read an ARC of her latest, I was excited. And she didn't disappoint.

IMO, this is her best book yet. While a deviation from the mostly overt, murdery tone of her last two books, this story concentrates on character arcs and how life experience brings wisdom that changes perspective. The premise made clear in the blurb is what happens after an older woman on a plane seemingly goes into a psychic fugue and predicts the manner and time of every passenger's death. So...here one moment, gone the next.

I found the book to be suspenseful in somewhat the same way as Apples Never Fall, but this story isn't a kind-of murder mystery as the older woman isn't accused of murder. Instead, each chapter focuses on (I think) four characters who got early death predictions and how they react. There's also chapters about the older woman, the only ones told in first person. I loved the way Moriarty shows us connections gradually, and built suspense using well-timed chapter breaks. A few times, I wanted to shriek in frustration and skip ahead to the next time a character's story was told but I resisted...and I'm glad I did. The gradual revelation of those connections is worth experiencing how the author designed them.

I'm so glad for the privilege of reading this early bc now I can tell all my friends to buy it. And I can't wait for my book club to read! It's a book built for discussion.

Passengers board a flight from Hobart to Sydney. Mid-flight, an older woman gets up from her seat, starts walking down the aisle of the plane, stops at each passenger, then proceeds to tell each person at what age they will die and the cause of death. Shades of "The Immortalists" and "The Measure," but Liane Moriarty makes the premise her own with her character-driven storylines.

And there are lots of characters to keep up with. The book is long – 126 chapters! Most chapters are very short and jump around among different characters. It would have been very helpful if each chapter had the character's name listed (Jodi Picoult does this). While I enjoyed reading about Cherry's backstory -- she is the "psychic" who upends the lives of every passenger on that plane -- I felt like too much time was spent on her life story, although her actions toward the end of the book were very well done. Still, I was much more interested in the passengers' lives: how the news of when and what age they might die will affect them; would they accept their fate or try to change it; did they even believe this strange woman's compulsion to tell them this information in that way?

I really liked how the author wrapped up the novel. It was satisfying and believable. The epilogue is the perfect ending. All in all, a good vacation read and would make a good miniseries, a la “Big Little Lies.”

I have always enjoyed Liane Moriarty's books, and this one was another hit for me. I was absolutely gripped from the start, as the novel begins with a woman proclaiming everyone on a flight's cause of death and age of death. What would you do with that information? The rest of this beautifully constructed plot aims to find out. Following several of the flight's passengers, "Here One Moment" looks at all of the ways someone may deal with the knowledge that they might know how and when they'll die. It is absolutely enthralling, as we also get to look at the life of Cherry, the flight's maybe psychic, as we, along with the characters, aim to figure out how viable her predictions are.
I loved everything about this book and quickly devoured this smart, well-paced, character-driven novel!

If you could find out when and how you would die, would you want to know? The passengers on the plane to Hobart don't get that choice. When a woman stands up in the middle of the flight and starts predicting the passenger's cause of death and age of death, chaos ensues. Some she predicts death in old age, while others she hands out a shorter life sentence. After the plane lands everyone goes their separate ways with the knowledge of their death days. Is the woman on the plane nuts, or will her predictions come true?

This story took a while to get going. It was about 50% of the way through the book before the plane landed and the passengers all embarked on their separate journeys. The pacing stayed pretty slow throughout the whole book. You bounce back and forth between the passengers point of view and the woman who made the predictions. You learn the woman's entire life story up until present day and what led her to make the predictions on the plane. I wished more for this book. It had such an interesting concept but the execution of how the woman was able to make the predictions felt not fleshed out. At the end of it all, it seemed like a long winded advocation to "live your life to the fullest. You never know when your last day will be."

I’m thrilled to be one of the first to review Liane Moriarty’s new book, Here One Moment. By this time, I could identify the author by just reading a few paragraphs. Her relatable characters, with believable thoughts, actions, and quirks draw the reader in to what turns out to be a mystery of sorts. She always keeps me turning the pages to find how things are going to turn out and this book is no exception.

The blurb for the Here One Moment says what’s important to know going in:

“Not a single passenger or crew member will later recall noticing her board the plane. She wasn’t exceptionally old or young, rude or polite. She wasn’t drunk or nervous or pregnant. Her appearance and demeanor were unremarkable. But what she did on that flight was truly remarkable.

A few months later, one passenger dies exactly as she predicted. Then two more passengers die, again, as she said they would. Soon no one is thinking this is simply an entertaining story at a cocktail party.”

Many people on the lady’s flight from Hobart to Sydney are given two pieces of information – how they will die and at what age. For some, the “fortunes” are generous (in your sleep, age 101), but for six passengers, the information is unwanted, with “early” predicted demises. What would you do if you were given an early-death prophecy? Would you change anything to counter the prophecy? Can the prophecies be changed? These are the themes that Moriarty explores in Here One Moment.

I enjoyed this book as I’ve enjoyed all books I’ve read by Liane Moriarty. It’s maybe not as good as Big, Little Lies, which is a masterpiece in my opinion, but It’s better than others, including Apples Never Fall, What Alice Forgot and The Husband’s Secret. Moriarty has the ability to weave a gotta-find-out-how-this-turns-out tale with relatable characters in believable circumstances. Her dialogue rings true and characters’ decisions always feel “right”. I have never been disappointed with her work and Here One Moment is a solid addition to her collection. Highly recommended for fans and newcomers alike.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for providing me with an e-ARC of this title. This book publishes is early September.

Can fate be fought?
Can we take precautions in life to make sure we live a long and healthy life, or does the universe have plans for some of us no matter what? If a psychic determined your life span, and what you would die from- would you believe them?

After a flight traveling from Hobart to Sydney is delayed for 90 minutes, and passengers are already irritated and fidgety, they finally take off! That’s when a middle-aged woman gets up and starts pointing her finger at everyone and telling each passenger, including a very lovely flight attendant, when she expects they will die and what the cause will be.

After each passenger returns home from their flight they are a bit nervous (and some skeptical), about whether or not this woman’s predictions will come true. As this story progresses we learn about some of the passengers (and grow very close to a few of them), and pray that this woman is wrong about what she predicted about their life spans.

In the meantime, we find out who made these predictions for these passengers. This woman was Cherry Lockwood. Growing up, her mother was a psychic who went by the name of Madame Mae. Does Cherry possess the same psychic abilities as her mother? Or are there ways to fight fate?

Regardless of fate or psychic abilities, I absolutely loved reading about Cherry’s life and backstory. I loved Cherry’s character (maybe not from the start), and as lengthy as this book was I was sad to see it end. I shed many tears at the end of this book, and I would recommend having tissues nearby. I questioned my own life and destiny, and I think many of you will too after reading this. This is by far my favorite Liane Moriarty book. I cannot wait until this book is published so I can have a hardcover for my own personal shelves. I highly recommend this book, and hope you love it as much as I did!

Many thanks to NetGalley, Crown Publishing, and the author for an ARC of this book which I had the pleasure of reading. Publication date: September 10, 2024.

When I started reading this, I was amazed at the creativity as to how this book started. What a great idea for a book. As I moved through it (without putting it down!), I started getting a bit apprehensive because I was worried about the fate of the characters. When I got past that, I could focus on Cherry’s life story and her ups and downs as she lives a lifetime. This book- no spoilers- had me in a bit of an emotional rollercoaster but I was happy when I was allowed to get off. I would highly recommend this. Great storytelling, unique and interesting characters, and a storyline you will likely never forget. It made me think of someone who asked me my birthdate and when i replied with the date, she told me a date that would be an “important date.” It wasn’t, but I did spend the day a bit worried. Enjoy this book with that perspective. Thank you NetGalley for an ARC.