While the plot was decent, I wish there would have been more of a twist at the end. While the story was good, especially during the beginning, it quickly flopped due to an overabundance of fluff which bored me to tears and made me fall asleep. I enjoyed other works by the author and had high hopes for this one as well.

This book touches on a subject rarely talked about in the manor it is written in this book .. Makes you think what would you do if you knew how much time you had left .. Would you accept your fate or try to fight the ultimate outcome …. The choice is up to you … Do you believe in predictions or not ?? I enjoyed this book made you think outside your comfort zone … I will definitely be seeking out more books by this author.

It should have been a short, simple flight from Hobart to Sydney. But, a woman makes predictions of how and why people will die. When three of the people die as predicted, lives are upended.

What should we do with the lives we have been given? How should we live, knowing we are all going to die eventually?

This may sound depressing, but it's not. Here, One Moment is filled with characters I loved and is such a hopeful book. I absolutely loved it.

I actually forced myself to read this book at a slow pace because I was so engrossed in it, I didn't want to miss anything. Liane Moriarty is a masterful storyteller. There are a ton of characters, but they are fully developed and you become invested in their future. Definitely a rollercoaster of emotions. I think it is her best book, so far. Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy.

The concept of “Here One Moment” is definitely one to make you think deeply, and if I think too hard on what I would do in that situation I get a sense of unnerving, so it’s safe to say this was an interesting read!

During a flight, a woman predicts the time and cause of death for many passengers. Some are many years in the future destined for a long life, others find their prediction to be in the near future.

In the following weeks when the woman’s predictions begin to come true, the other passengers begin to panic.

The story is told from multiple POV giving us insight to each passenger. The story maintains good pacing throughout and leaves you in suspense as they race to figure out what is happening.

I enjoyed the alternate chapters and the underlying themes of what we would do if we knew our time was limited and how we can make the most of our time and value each day we are given.

Thank you to Liane Moriarty, Crown Publishing and NetGalley for the EARC!

Run, don’t walk, to get your copy of Liane Moriarty’s “Here One Moment!” This book had me completely enthralled, on the edge of my seat, the entire time. One day, a woman (who will become known as “The Death Lady”) gets on a flight and predicts cause and age of death for many of the flight’s passengers. The story then alternates between her point of view and the passengers’ as three passengers’ predictions come true.

After having several of my favorite authors disappoint me this summer, this book was like a breath of fresh air. The story was so well-crafted and well-written, infused with witty observations and characters you could relate with easily. Suspenseful, but not dark. I could not put it down. I think readers of many stripes will enjoy this book – I can’t quite pin it to a specific genre.

A perfect read. Big thanks to Netgalley and Crown Publishing for the advance copy in exchange for honest review. 5 stars, highly highly highly recommend!

3.5 stars. A well crafted story like I’ve come to expect from Liane Moriarty, though her trademark twist near the end was less shocking than in her previous books. The twist wasn’t predictable - at least I didn’t see it coming, though perhaps more perceptive readers might - but it also wasn’t thrilling.

I really loved this book!! The whole premise and concept of the story made me really think what would I do in this situation. I am still thinking about it days since finishing this book. If I knew how much time I had left and knew how and exactly I would pass— would I change my habits and behavior? I find this so fascinating and the way our behaviors may change based on a future prediction. The chapters introduced in the story were a wide variety and loved meeting each one. The cover is also so perfect for this story and how a ripple can change the whole path of someone’s future. The butterfly also with the changes in their life. It’s such a unique story and I highly recommend it!

This book is the best I read in some time. It was a page turner, and I was invested in learning about each character throughout the book. The concept was great and was a good mystery/thriller combination. I thoroughly enjoyed the ending! Thank you Netaglley and Crown Publishing for an ARC
4.5/5 starts rounded up

RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty follows the passengers of a commercial flight that was inturrupted by a woman who got up and started shouting when everyone was going to die and in what manner.

This book was a really incredible page turner. It was multiple POV, and allowed through that form for a reader for follow a number of different characters that all were on the airplane and given a death prediction.

I was so eager to find out what happened, and felt very invested in the story. Sometimes when a chapter ended I was so bummed because I knew we wouldn’t see that character for a couple more chapters and was so curious what happened!!!

I really liked the writing style and thought it added to the mystery and suspense really well!!

Thank you Netaglley and Crown Publishing for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!

I love this book so much. It was the first time I’ve really stuck to an e-book and its entirety without going to audio. I was immediately hooked with the whole scene on the plane and was like this is not like anything I’ve ever read before. As chapters kept going we were learning more and more about some of the characters. I was loving it, and I even started to really enjoy the chapters about Cherry because initially I found her to be the villain. Which I’m guessing was the point, but I think her chapters were absolutely necessary so you can really, understand her character and all that she’s been through and what may have happened on the plane to her. I love how everything ended up intertwining with one another and everything was connected and I thought the ending was fantastic. This might be one of my favorite books I read this year.

AN EXPERTLEY CRAFTED STORY…

A plane journey with a psychic on board… Predictions of death &fate that can’t be fought. Will the predictions come true? Is logic the answer to every question? Who is the death lady?

Coincidences… Navigating the impact of the death predictions. &Devastating consequences.

Perfect for those who enjoy:
- Mysterious storylines
- Easy to read stories
- Being really invested in the characters

Thank you to crown publishing and NetGalley for my pre-release copy - I really enjoyed it!

Loved the idea of this book. I fee like it’s a great story line but the execution just wasn’t there for me.

3.5 Even though this is my first book by this author, I have enjoyed watching the show Big Little Lies, which is based off one of her novels. I was eager to jump into this book because the premise sounded very intriguing, but I was a little disappointed in how the story played out and it fell a little flat towards the end. I still was invested in where it was going throughout most of the book and enjoyed it. Thanks to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for this ARC.

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty is a captivating book following several characters storylines after an unexpected flight delay causes a series of events that change the lives of the passengers. I very much enjoyed this book, and felt compelled to continue reading whenever I had a free moment, because I was invested in the lives of the characters. I always appreciate when a lengthy novel is written into shorter chapters, and I felt the storytelling here with each chapter being devoted to some of the different passengers on the flight was a nice way to keep my interest up as a reader. I never struggled to remember who each character was, as can be the case in some books for me when there is a lot going on, because the author did a great job building a backstory for each narrative. I especially enjoyed learning more about Cherry as the story developed. I would highly recommend this book to readers looking to escape with a thought provoking premise, similar in ways to The Measure, but in my opinion done in a very different style of storytelling that I really enjoyed. Thank you to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for this advanced copy, all opinions are my own.

I have no idea if you have ever gotten on a plane and flown to anywhere before or not. Let us say that you have and when you got on said plane you stored your luggage and took your seat and put your seatbelt on along with getting your things situated and comfortable. Only to be taxied out to the runway and then stopped and left there with no explanation as to what is going on and why you aren't moving or taking off. Let's just say you are there for an extended period of time. What would you do?

This tells the story of several different people and their lives. In the most incredible way it tells the story is how one older lady whom no one has bothered to even notice, but they soon will as she will be a very large part of their lives. For better or for worse they will remember her for the rest of their lives.

Once the plane gets up and on it's way to Sydney from Hobart Australia, everyone breathes a sigh of relief. The cause for the delay, you might ask? Well, it was all because of a malfunctioning seatbelt in the cockpit. Yes, that is what I said a seatbelt. Once the plane was up in the air things got a bit weird. The older lady sitting in seat 4D the aisle seat, she starts with the seat mate next to her Leo and tells him he will be 43 and it will be in a work accident. She then turns to the people across from her and tells each of them an age and a how. The whispers that start going through out the plane are of warning and some are of excitement.
She went through the entire plane letting each person know when and how they were going to die. That was to some a shock and to others great information as they really wanted to know. At this point the woman looked as if she was just going through the motions and telling people what she needed to tell people, but she seemed to be in a trans of some kind. No one knew who she was or knew her name they couldn't even tell you what she looked like.

As the story goes on it takes you through some of the folks on the plane and their lives and if they die or what happens to them. The Death Lady also has a story that you will learn about. This has been a very curious and thought provoking book.

Happy reading!!

Alright, buckle up! 3.5 Stars. This book had a promising takeoff, with a strong start that had me hooked. I was all in as I got to know the characters, rode along with the eerie predictions, and watched everyone’s reactions. But then, the magic sort of fizzled out for me. The concept? Super intriguing. But the execution? Not so much.

Some of the passengers' backstories just didn’t grab me like I hoped they would. Maybe it was because there were just too many different perspectives. I get it—planes are packed with people, but it felt like overload. Still, let’s be clear, the book is interesting, and when those death predictions started coming true, I was totally captivated. It’s a unique idea, one I haven’t encountered before.

Big thanks to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for letting me dive into this ARC!

This is a solid Liane Moriarty title, with the excellent writing and deft storytelling we have all come to expect. I enjoyed the premise of the book (similar to the recent "The Measure" but not at all derivative) and thought the issues developed in each of the separate storylines were well-done. I also thought the characters were well-drawn and I found myself caring for all of them in different ways (including their intersections). I agree with many reviews that the "Cherry" chapters could have been significantly shorter, especially given the overall length of the book. Her backstory was important and interesting, but I think it could have been developed more succinctly, and I will admit to skimming past some of these chapters. All in all, this is a book I will recommend to readers in our store, especially those who have enjoyed Moriarty's previous titles.

Passengers and crew aboard a domestic airplane find themselves in a situation they never expected and don't know how to deal with when a fellow passenger walks calmly through the plane telling each person their expected age at and cause of death. As you might imagine, reactions are immediate and vary widely.

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty is quite an engaging, thought-provoking read filled with wonderfully drawn and utterly believable characters. The author follows some of the passengers as well as the predicter in greater depth, giving us access to their thoughts, backgrounds and their stories moving forward.

Do you believe in free will or destiny? Do you think you can change your fate? How far will you go to protect a loved one? How do you deal with fear and uncertainty and how do you decide to live your life when it's filled with both?

A very good and enjoyable read! I wish it had been 50 - 75 pages shorter to keep the momentum at its peak, but this is definitely a book I recommend. It rates 4-stars from me.

My thanks to Crown for permitting me access to a DRC via NetGalley. Publication is 9/10/24. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own and are freely given.

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty has an innovative story line. The connection between the characters is engrossing and the end is surprising.