Absolutely loved. At first, I was extremely skeptical, but then it sucked me in. Brilliant story and I love how it unfolds!

Thank you NetGalley for my arc. Unfortunately, i didn’t enjoy this one to the point I couldn’t even finish it. I normally like Liane Moriarty but this one was boring to me. I also found there were way too many characters to try and keep track of the different storylines and which person each chapter was about.

This book is so unique and based on a fascinating premise: What would you do if you knew when and how you would die? Readers will find out how an array of diverse characters handle this situation and it sparks such feelings of compassion, humility, and empathy. There were many observations about life that made me stop and think in wonder; this is a beauty of a book. However, it is long, and not a quick read, so be prepared for that. Also, prepare to be changed by this story. Thank you to Crown Books and NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty 🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
(finished on June 30, 2024)

I would like to thank NetGalley and Crown for providing me with an advance e-galley of this book in exchange for an honest review. Look for it in your local and online bookstores and libraries on September 10, 2024.

I loved this book. No notes. Pre-order it, mark your calendars, do whatever you need to do to keep it on your radar. It’s worth it.

“Manners matter. A sincere apology has the power to save a friendship, a marriage, even a life. Just say sorry. That’s all you need to do.”
— Liane Moriarty, Here One Moment

"Here One Moment" by Liane Moriarty is a thought-provoking read that explores the essence of mortality and human connection. Set on a seemingly ordinary flight, this captivating story takes a sudden turn when passengers receive startling revelations about their impending deaths.

Moriarty's storytelling is undeniably compelling, as she weaves together the fates of these strangers in an unexpected and profound way. While some passengers are granted long and prosperous lives, others are left grappling with the immediacy of their impending demise.

The story explores the emotional turmoil and revelations that arise from these predictions, and the resulting narrative is rich with introspection. However, it's worth noting that the pacing can be a bit slow at times, and readers may find that the climax of the story doesn't quite reach the heights one might expect given the intriguing premise.

That being said, the novel ultimately delivers a powerful and uplifting message about cherishing life, embracing our time with loved ones, and appreciating the beauty in everyday moments. I found myself swept up in the story and its cast of characters, earning "Here One Moment" a solid 4 out of 5 stars.

Passengers on a flight get their prediction of cause of death and age of death unwittingly from another passenger who becomes known as “The Death Lady.” Great if she tells you 89 or 94 that is years away, but what about next year for those who are young? For some she gives an either young age or close date or both. Is she a psychic? Is she crazy? No one knows what to believe until her predictions start becoming true. Do you try to change your behavior to avoid death? Woven in is her personal story from when she is a kid to present, growing up with a mom Madame Mae who is a fortune teller. The chapters are short and end on cliffhangers. It’s a must read!


Thank you to the author @lianemoriarty_official as well as to @Crown and @NetGalley for a free e-ARC. The opinions are mine alone and not biased in any way.

She’s back! I had an amazing time reading this novel. It caught me from the very beginning and went in so many different directions that I did not expect. Such a great premise for a story line. Who has t wondered when and how they are going to die? But when it comes down to it, do we really want to know? I loved all of the ins and outs of the character’s lives and how they handled their information. This book is more than just about life and death though— the relationships between the characters spoke to me as did the individual character’s personal growth. It is a reminder to us all that life is what you make it. Thank you NetGalley and Crown Publishing for providing me with an ARC.

As always, Liane Moriarty delivers another compulsively readable story with Here One Moment.
While on a delayed flight one day, a woman stands up in the aisle and delivers to her fellow passengers what she predicts to be their cause and age of death.
From there the story follows a select few of these passengers as they attempt to navigate their way through their lives with this knowledge.
I couldn't stop reading, waiting to see how their stories would all play out.

For a more indepth, spoiler free review, please check out my youtube review here:: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSmD62M7k24

4.5 stars

I had such a good time with HERE ONE Moment by Liane Moriarty, and it publishes September 10, 2024. This novel has the vibes of Moriarty's WHAT ALICE FORGOT in the sense that there's no murder or big mystery, but the topic is more related to THE MEASURE.

On a flight from Hobart to Sydney, an older woman passenger gives people her prediction for their cause and age of death. The novel follows several of the characters who received near death dates as well as one whose baby received a death sentence at age 7.

The author created some fantastic characters! I found each of the passengers and the one flight attendant so interesting, and I particularly enjoyed how carefully she crafted the Paula character post plane flight. I could definitely see myself reacting how Paula did.

The structure of the novel switches between 5-7 characters, but at a certain point every other chapter becomes the "Death Lady's" (Cherry's) POV. She is a quirky, socially awkward woman who is the daughter of a psychic. While I was entertained by her POV some of the time, it's definitely a chunk of this novel. Moriarty gives her a large dose of wry humor and keen observations, but I do think her story could have been cut down a bit. I actually would have appreciated more pages devoted to the other passengers' stories (it felt like some of their stories might have been cut instead of Cherry's).

I felt the big question of whether destiny or fate can be circumvented, as evidenced by how the passengers react to Cherry's predictions, was a thought-provoking question to take on in this novel. I think this would be a good book club book.

An age-question: if you knew when and how you were going to die, would it change the way you were living your life? This novel explores the answer when a plane full of passengers is given that information by a woman who appears to be psychic. As you might imagine, there are a lot of characters to deal with which lessened my enjoyment as I seemed to be constantly looking back to reacquaint myself with who they were. Many characters also meant less time for each to be fully developed so I had less attachment to their lives and predicament. I did like the chapters devoted to the psychic.

Thanks to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for the ARC to read and review.

If you could find out when and how you’ll die, would you? The passengers on a recent flight didn’t get the choice! Some people were very happy to hear about their long life ahead. However, several passengers learned that they may not have much time left with their loved ones on Earth. What caused the ‘Death Lady’s’ proclamations? What happens when her premonitions start coming true? Liane Moriarty does it again with a fun page-turner that will keep you interested until the end. Thank you Net Galley for the ARC.

Engrossing read that definitely made me think. I enjoyed getting to know the characters and was on the edge of my seat waiting to find out if the predictions would come true.

I would like to thank Crown Publishing and Net Galley for the opportunity to read this book as an ARC.
I have read all of Liane Moriarty's books and was excited to read this new one. Sadly, for me at least, it is not one of her best. It is a convoluted tale with numerous POV's . Each chapter seems to have a different narrator, and sometimes it was hard to tell right away who was who. The basic story line is that a woman on a flight in Australia gets up and goes to each passenger and tells them their age of death as well as the cause. It upsets everyone, and the book tells us the background stories of several of the passengers, as well as the lady who gives the predictions. It is a long book, and meanders a bit.There is a lot going on, and sometimes hard to follow.The characters are engaging and well written. It is also is interesting in the use of social media, as the story of the "Death Lady" spreads thru the plane passengers as well as the their friends and families. It does give some interesting insights on the old " what would you do if you knew you would die today", question. I enjoyed it to a point, but just not my favorite of her books.

I would like to thank Crown Publishing and NetGalley for the eARC of Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty.

The intrigue of this book is done very well- is the Death Lady able to actually predict death? How will everyone change their behaviors to avoid the potential fate? I really enjoyed the story idea behind this book.

There are a lot of characters- which I know can irk some people- but I enjoyed the snippets into the lives of the large cast. The characters are also woven together in a way that is seamless and believable. Additionally, Cherry's character breaks the 4th wall and spends time talking directly to the reader which I think in this case is done very well and left me chuckling at many points. I liked feeling like I was in on the conversation on these parts of the book and it is not a tool that I see used very often.

I would have rated this a 4.5 if that was a possibility and would recommend to my reader friends.

Would you want to know the time and how of your death? Imagine a stranger on a plane telling you how long you have to live. Is it foreshadowing or an unreliable narrator?

With very short chapters the suspense builds and it’s hard to put down when the next chapter is only 2 minutes away. The short chapters where the clairvoyant speaks was particularly well done. She seemed so troubled by her predictions. The main mystery is actually her story.

The one drawback for me was the length of the book and I like chunky books but it did seem repetitive in parts. Too many storylines to follow. I think had it been paired down a bit it would have been more impactful. The Measure had a similar theme but a crisper storyline. The resolution was not as satisfying as the buildup but I still flew through this book.

“You won’t necessarily win against fate but you should at least put up a fight.”

This is such a fascinating premise and the first 30% of this book was absolutely riveting, though I do think we stayed on the plane a bit too long. I wanted a little more heart and less action than what I got, so know that going in. However, Moriarty absolutely makes us think about our own morality and what to do with it through several distinct and interesting perspectives.

I love Liane Moriarty. Thanks to Goodreads I can see that I read almost all of her books in 2014. When I was approved for Here One Moment on @netgalley, I was ecstatic.

Quick synopsis:

“ If you knew your future, would you try to fight fate?

Aside from a delay, there will be no problems. The flight will be smooth, it will land safely. Everyone who gets on the plane will get off. But almost all of them will be forever changed.

Because on this ordinary, short, domestic flight, something extraordinary happens. People learn how and when they are going to die. For some, their death is far in the future—age 103!—and they laugh. But for six passengers, their predicted deaths are not far away at all.”

This story was so unique. It follows those characters and their families, while they come to grips with the idea that their time on earth may be coming to an end. The way that Liane tied everything together, and concluded this story, was beautiful. My only gripe with this book is the length. It didn’t need to be 512 pages, and there were many times where it dragged on. Besides that, I was still hooked, and really enjoyed this one. I think it’s one of those stories that will stick with me for a while, to be entirely honest.

Thank you @netgalley and @crownpublishing for the opportunity to read this one early!

What would you do if you knew how and when you are going to die? The story starts with a plane trip and an old lady making predictions. Is she a psychopath, psychic or just a crazy old lady? The story is filled with lots of twists and turns. And, touches on all different types of mental and physical health issues. I was a Flight Attendant in my early years. I experienced all kinds of “different” types of individuals and problems. But, never anything to this nature and I wonder how the younger me would have responded. Laine Moriarty has another best seller with Here One Moment.

Thank you #NetGalley, #CrownPublishing, #LaineMoriarty and #HereOneMoment for the advance readers copy for my honest review.

By far my favorite Liane book. I love how her writing lessens the deepness of what is happening. Even through death you can find humor.

What an twisty story. Moriarty weaves one heck of a story and fills in all the blanks!! A gripping and exciting story.