Our story starts out on an average day with an average flight from Tasmania to Sydney. Shortly after take off, the lives of all the passengers on board will change forever. A woman starts going row by row down the plane telling passengers when and how they will die. While upsetting, most passengers brush this off by the time they de-board and go about their lives. But things change when the woman’s predictions start to come true. People start to become obsessed with whom they have deemed “The Death Lady” and will not stop until they find her. If you knew how and when you would die, what would you do? Would you take all the precautions possible in an attempt to change your fate? Would you ignore the prediction and continue living life as you had before? Or would you decide to savor every moment and live your life to the absolute fullest?

This was my first book by Liane Moriarty and it did not disappoint! I had an idea of what the book would be about when I went into it but then the last quarter of the book completely changed everything I thought I knew! It is one of my favorite books of the year. At first I couldn’t understand why we were getting so much back story on Cherry but the ending pulled it all together perfectly!

Thank you to NetGalley, Liane Moriarty, and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Liane Moriarty is the queen of the multiple POV psychological suspense thriller and she has delivered another five star read with Here One Moment. The novel opens with a short domestic flight in Sydney Australia. Eccentric (possible psychic?) Cherry wanders the plane in a trancelike state and tells passengers the age they will die and the manner of their death. This is very upsetting for the passengers and the story is picked up by the media. The passengers (and the reader) become hypervigilant as they await their fates, especially when a couple of the predictions appear to come to fruition. This is a long book , with over 500 pages. The whole time I was reading this I was imagining it as a Netflix series. I hope this happens! Liane Moriarty is a consistent author and this may be her best novel to date. This book is set to publish on September 10th. Thank you to the publisher and #netgalley for providing me with an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Yet another look at the frailty, humor, and perseverance of the human condition, presented as only Moriarty can. A wonderfully unique and honest look at how we approach what we fear that comes for all of us.

This advanced reader's copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an unbiased review.

Hold the phone, I liked a Liane Moriarty book!

Sounds mean, but I have been scratching my head wondering when I will get with the program because it seems like everyone BUT me has already been strongly on board with Moriarty, who’s written several books-turned-TV shows.

Don’t get me wrong, her premises are enticing, right my alley. I try my hardest to get going, but end up failing miserably every single time.

However, I was captivated by Here One Moment from the get-go. The way the opening is written is clever: very short sentences, observational, you know it’s leading to something big.

Turns out the MC, Cherry is not your typical plane over-sharer because she can predict when and how the people she’s on the plane with will die, and she’s going to tell you about it. What follows are the separate stories of lives she’s changed with the news, including her own.

I was most interested in the chapters of Cherry’s life and how they were used to break up the different POVs of the other passengers. Since you’re taking an intimate look at the good, bad, and ugly, there are several heavy topics, though the writing itself didn’t make it feel that way.

Ultimately, it’s a story with a million-dollar question: What would you do if you knew exactly when and how you were going to die?

I am a huge Liane Moriarty fan. I loved this book. I really like her style of writing, the way her stories keep me engaged, and her ability to really make her characters realistic and believable in such crazy situations.

Cherry, an ordinary looking woman boards a plane with all the other passangers, all with their own story. But one thing sets Cherry apart, she can tell everyone on that plane when and how they will die. As she makes her way down row by row, some laugh, some get angry and some are happy. A few months later, one of her predictions come true, followed by two more. Now those that were told they don't have long to live can either figure out a way to tempt fate, live every day like it is their last or be angry until the good Lord takes them. I am not sure how I feel about this book. I don't feel like it is the typical Moriarity. Would you want to know when and how you die? #HereOneMoment #LianeMoriarty #CrownPublishing #Sept2024

Liane is one of my favorite authors and I was anticipating her new release for months. The beginning of the novel resembled her classic writing style. I love how she takes the perspective of the OutKast or sometimes villain, and makes them relatable. She did the same thing in the hypnotists love story. Overall it was a good read, but not in my top favorites of hers.

This week, right before I started reading this book, some acquaintances of mine died in a plane crash. I hadn't seen them in decades and didn't know them well even back when we ran in the same circles, but they've been on my mind a lot -- all the things they didn't get to do, the goodbyes they never got to say, the things they left undone thinking they'd be home soon. I've thought a lot about the 20-something daughter they left behind who happens to be pregnant with her first child. I have so many questions. How did they navigate their final moments? How will their daughter navigate life without them, especially as she becomes a mom? Is there any meaning in deaths this sudden and senseless?

And then Liane Moriarty hits me with "Here One Moment."

This book is about grief, love, loss, expectations, and the funny twists and turns of life that you never could have predicted in a million years. It's about how inextricably intertwined grief and love are, and the truth of the quote "What is grief if not love persevering?" (Thank you, Marvel Cinematic Universe -- sometimes you're brilliant.) It's about family, both of origin and of choice, and how we make choices based on what's best for them, and ourselves. It's a little bit supernatural, a little bit thriller, a little bit literary fiction, and it was just what I needed this week as I contemplated the loss of that family I used to know -- how they lived, how they died, and how their story included some huge life choices they made years ago based on what was right for them and the knowledge that life is short, even though they knew some people wouldn't approve. May we all make decisions with that kind of courage.

The book is about all those cliches: Live like you were dying. The butterfly effect. Ripples in a pond. I can't say much about the plot without giving too much away -- it's best read with no advance knowledge other than the publisher's synopsis. But there are a couple of things you might want to know going in.

There are a lot of coincidences in this book, and you may or may not enjoy that. I sort of loved it, and because the story is based in Hobart, Tasmania, it actually wasn't too unbelievable. It's a small town in a small Australian state, and if you've ever lived in a small town, you know there really are weird connections among a lot of the inhabitants. I loved that some of those weird coincidences led to found family for some of the characters, and proved to be examples of how you really can't predict what's coming next (even if you're an actuary, as one of the main characters is). Fate isn't set in stone, and life can sometimes turn on a dime.

There are also lot of characters in this book, and it can be hard to keep them all straight. That gets easier as you get to know them throughout the story, and as you come to care about whether the psychic's predictions for them are true. This isn't sci-fi, and it's not a thriller. But it WILL keep you on the edge of your seat a little bit as the characters face death, illness, and close calls.

There are also a lot of people in this book who are dead -- we meet them only through flashbacks and the memories of the living characters. They're long gone by the time the events of the book happen, and yet they're integral to the story and find ways of making themselves seen and heard in the characters' present-day lives. I've spent a lot of time this week thinking about a young woman who is missing her mom, dad and sister, and the thought that they will always make themselves felt in her life was comforting in some way.

Part of me wants to send this book to that grieving woman. I know she's not ready for that yet, and may never be. But I hope, when the time is right for her, this book finds her. I have a feeling she might someday see the beauty in it.

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with an eARC of this book!

Great read. I was a bit nervous for this book prior to reading it because it sounded like it might be a knockoff of Manifest. I was very surprised at how emotionally touching this book was. It made me reflect on my own mortality and what I would do if I knew how much longer I had to live. It was a great read!

This is, by far, my favorite Liane Moriarty book that I’ve read. I loved the suspense of not knowing what was going to happen and if the predictions would come true. It also brings up the interesting question, can you - or should you- change your fate? The magic of this book, for me, was how I absolutely hated Cherry in the beginning, but as the book went on, I had sympathy for her and even started rooting for her by the end of the book. I loved this book so much and can’t wait for everyone else to be able to read it.

Here One Moment follows passengers, who end up on a flight in Australia, where a seemingly fortuneteller walks down the aisle, telling each one of them, their fate of how and when they will die. As the book continues, we find out more and more about several of the passengers, and if they believe this fate will happen. Cherry, the “fortuneteller” tells us about her life and how it unravels to that day on the plane when she walked down the aisle and told each person “fate will not be fought”.
This book was engaging and overall enjoyable. There were a couple of moments where it lagged a bit where we learned about Cherry’s long ago life. Overall, the characters that were focused on were interesting and brought us into the story. Each person story was wrapped up well, but could’ve used a couple more details on some.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book as I do most of this author’s books.
Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book!

3.5 Stars⭐️
This is my least favorite of the Liane Moriarty books I have read. Which isn't the worst statement given I really enjoy her writing. This book has a very intriguing topic... what would you do if someone told you how and when they expected you to die?

The story was crazy and compelling in the beginning but I became bored with Cherry's backstory. And the book was quite confusing, chapter titles with the names of characters would have been extremely helpful. Too many times it took paragraphs to realize who was actually the subject of a chapter.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC ebook in exchange for my honest review.

This book was quite good. It was a different one for Liane Moriarty but a very interesting story. Very unique.

Staggering in its emotional demands, this novel had me on the edge of my chair a few times. Cherry gets on a plane and changes lives by her predications.

What if someone told you when and how you would die? Would you live more? Or prepare for the inevitable? There are many possibilities, none of them predictable.

I didn't know who Moriarty would wrap up her 126 chapters, especially with multiple intersections of families and friendships. At the end, I was wrung out and blinking. The story has to be one of the more interesting things I've read recently.

I enjoyed Here One Moment. I have loved all of Liane Moriarty books I have read so far. The premise for this book was great. . I can't imagine going on a trip only to have a stranger tell you when you were going to die. Do you believe her and try to do everything to avoid prediction or do you ignore it. I enjoyed how the story follows different people on the plane and how they handle the prediction.

I received an advanced review copy for an honest review. Thank you NetGalley and Crown Publishing.

A big thank you to NetGalley for granting me an ARC of this amazing Liane Moriarty book. What a book this has been! An elderly woman boards a flight. During the flight, she gets up and approaches each passenger and tells them their age of death and cause of death. She repeatedly says “Fate won’t be fought.” How would this impact your life and actions? This book will impact your deep thoughts. It will make you think about your own fate and the fate of those know and love. I enjoyed the way the author wrote this with alternating chapters (one chapter focused on the “Death Lady,” the next on one of the other characters, then back to the “Death Lady, and so on). I became so invested on the characters and their stories and fates. I found this book to be so thought provoking. I’d highly recommend it.

I don’t even look at the book blurbs anymore when it comes to Liane Moriarty’s novels. They almost always are a hit for me. Here One Moment has a beautiful cover and in interesting premise. The first 20-25% of the story goes down easy and draws the reader in. The challenge is staying involved with the many characters throughout the novel.

The story begins on a domestic flight to Sydney. Mid-flight an older woman stands up and starts pointing to passengers, predicting their age and cause of death. While some are predicted to live long lives, others learn that they are predicted to die within the next year. The rest of the novel focuses in large part on those passengers that fear an imminent or untimely death. We also learn about the entire life of the “fortune teller” handing out the predictions named Cherry. Her story was interesting. while I thought this book was going to be mostly plot driven, after the initial handful of chapters, it slowed down and was more character focused, especially concerning Cherry’s story.

I did enjoy this book, although it read slower than many of Moriarty’s other books. The question of what would you do if you knew your age and cause of death is a haunting one. This book was pretty long and the middle did slow down quite a bit, so I don’t think it will be for every reader who has enjoyed her previous books. It will make an excellent book club pick because it’s intriguing and even the reader who can’t power through the whole book can contribute to the discussion.

Thanks NetGalley and Crown Publishing for this ARC.

WOW! I could not put this book down... and even when I was not reading, I was thinking and talking about it. I wondered how Liane Moriarty was going to fix it (end it). When I finally finished it, I felt lighter, relief...it has a good message. And I loved the epilogue...

I really enjoyed it, definitely recommending this one!

Thank you so very much for this ARC to NetGalley, Liane Moriarty, and the Publishing house.

This was different for Liane Moriarty and I AM A FAN. Really opens your eyes to LIVING YOUR LIFE. What would you do If someone predicted the future? I'd be terrified, yet live it up. Loved this one.

ARC Review of Here One Moment
By Liane Moriarty
Pub Date: September 10, 2024

What if you knew the timing and cause of your own death? How would you live your remaining life? What would you change, would you try to fight against your fate, or would you just stop living all together? These are the questions tackled by each character in the new Liane Moriarty book- Here One Moment.

The ‘Lady of Death’ encounters a group of average people on a delayed flight, she shares her strong opinion about the timing and cause of each person’s death. Some will live long lives to 103, but others will die in the near term. Some will die in their beds and others will die violent deaths. Her quiet, fast predictions cause at first laugher and coddling, and then turmoil. Each person leaves the flight not able to describe the lady. Many leave the flight fearful of their last days ahead. The short flight changes the course of many lives, including the life of ‘Lady of Death.’

I love how Liane introduces and builds upon each character. Her ability to layer in the details keeps the pages turning. The veiled twists lead your mind down a story path that you are sure will happen, only to be surprised when it is different than you were led to believe. You wonder as you read, who will die next? How can she kill so many by the end of the book? You keep reading because you must know!

I love how each character evolves throughout the 500 plus pages. The prediction/opinion leads each person to examine their own lives. Taking careful measure of how they have lived and wonder how they could do better. There are many characters, and some are connected after their fateful flight. I kept a little list of the character connections to help me keep it all straight.

The book ends as it began-average people going about their lives. But each forever changed and each understanding: “It is only when we truly know and understand that we have limited time on Earth and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up that we begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it were the only one, we had.” (Elizabeth Kubler-Ross)

Four Stars—get your copy on September 10, 2024.

Net Galley and Crown Publishing have provided me with an advanced copy in exchange for a fair and honest review.