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I have loved all Liane Moriaty books that I have read. This one was a little different for me. With a woman standing up on a plane and predicting each passenger’s date and cause of death, chaos ensues. The mystery of who this woman is and how her actions affect so many people is what the story is centered around. In true Moriaty fashion, characters are slowly connected as the story moves forward. While not my very favorite from this author, the book did stay in my head for quite a bit after completing it.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

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What would you do if you knew your "death date"? It was an interesting premise and well thought out in how each person would handle the knowledge. A great read!

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Okkkkkk, I think this may be my favourite Liane Moriarty novel!

Premise: On a packed plane, one passenger (the death lady aka Cherry) gets up and starts giving every other passenger a prediction on when and how they will die (YIKES!) It gets real for the passengers when the first few predictions happen just as she predicted.

I loved getting to know the many characters. At first I was frustrated with all of Cherry’s airtime but after a while I started to enjoy getting to know her story.

I find I’m still thinking about the characters and the decisions and changes they made following the predictions they were given. If you knew your supposed year of death would that make you live differently?

The ending was PERFECT and made me tear up.

Overall, it was a fantastic novel that will make you think about the life you’re living and how you’re living it.

Many thanks to Net Galley, Crown Publishing and Liane Moriarty for this ARC!

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If you knew when and how you would die, would you live any differently? Liane Moriarty’s latest novel explores what happens after a woman predicts the cause and year of death for passengers on a short flight. We follow the story of Cherry (aka the Death Lady) and six of the passengers whose deaths she predicted. The story was well written and the characters were well developed. I enjoyed it immensely!

Thank you to Crown Publishing and NetGalley for the advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review. Keep a look out for this book when it’s published in September.

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I have enjoyed Liane Moriarty's other novels so was hoping t0 love this one. It started out a little slow and picked up towards the middle. Overall a pretty good read!


Thanks to NetGallery for the ARC of this book.

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Thank you NetGalley and Crown Publishing for the ARC of Here One Moment.
To be honest, I might have DNFd this book if it wasn’t an advanced reader copy from NetGalley. Not my favorite Liane Moriarty novel, I struggled to get into it and could not stop thinking about how similar it seemed in concept to The Measure (though only on the surface, I realize). There were a lot of characters, which made it a bit daunting, however I did eventually get into and became more invested in the individual story lines. In the end, it was thought provoking and I am glad I pushed through.

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During this ordinary short-haul flight, an extraordinary occurrence takes place. Passengers are enlightened about the specifics of their eventual demise. While some individuals receive predictions of a distant future passing—perhaps at the remarkable age of 103—others are informed of imminent mortality by an unassuming, elderly fellow passenger. n the ensuing months, the accuracy of the predictions becomes evident as passengers begin to pass away precisely as foretold. Initially perceived as mere entertainment, the narrative quickly evolves beyond a cocktail party anecdote.

Contemplating one's mortality prompts reflection on life choices and the potential for altering one's course. Liane Moriarty's novel, "Here One Moment," skillfully navigates the realms of free will, destiny, grief, love, and the perpetual quest for control in an uncertain world. This novel is an amazing read, with its emotional depth. The diverse cast of characters adds a richness to character depth and development. Moriarty's narrative provokes introspection on life's uncertainties, skillfully balancing the weight of mortality with a comedic touch. A recommended read for its thought-provoking exploration of profound themes within an engaging storyline.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance review copy in exchange for my honest review.

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This book has an interesting concept, but it took me some time to get into it for some reason. While it wasn't my favorite Moriarty book, it has her trademark striking prose and stunning observations of human nature. I know it'll be some readers' cup of tea; it just wasn't mine this time. Many thanks to the publisher for an early copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.

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This one was amazing. I love LM’s books, but this one was better than any of them. I loved the different characters and how they intertwined, and I loved how the books wider message about destiny rang true.

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What would you do if you were on a short flight and something happened? Another passenger did something that made you question your life? This story follows the lives of several passengers aboard that flight and the one passenger that began it. Cherry was an ordinary person who may or may not have extraordinary abilities. See what happens over the years since that one short flight.

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I am usually hit or miss on this author but this one was a hit . I love that it focused on death in a comedic way in silicon a way to help you value life . It was a good book with a good hook

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We are all going to die at some time but would you want to know when and how? I enjoyed the character development. My only suggestion would be to label the chapters with the name of the character the chapter is related to. As I read it took a minute to figure out whose story I was reading. Great book!

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On a delayed flight from Sydney to Hobart a phsycic walks up and down the aisles predicting passengers death and age of death. The book deals with the repercussions of these predictions on the passengers as well as the physic.

I throughly enjoyed the novel. It discussed death intimately but also in a comedic way that did not feel heavy. For those readers skeptic of a "fantasy" or "magic" book, this was not that. Moriarty write beautifully and realistically that makes the reader poignantly reflect.

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This one will stay for me a long time. So many nuggets of information to help you live a fulfilled life. The last quote should be put up on the walls of every high school.

“It is only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time in 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’s the only one we had.” Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

I am at a turning point in my own life and this book was such a timely read for me. Imagine if you are on a plane and a passenger goes through the plane and tells everyone what they will die from and when they will die Then some of the passengers start dying. If you knew what would die soon what would you do differently.

This author is one of my favorites and I thank her and publisher and #netGalley for an ARC. I loved the way the lives of the passengers were intertwined and how the book ended.

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This is another Liane Moriarty hit! This book follows the stories of several passengers on a plane where a “psychic” gave death prophesies. The chapters are short and make for a quick read with several story lines going on a once. I was immediately drawn in by the foreshadowing in the first pages of the book.
Overall, this was a wonderful read with an ending that ties everything together and has a good message to take away from the book. I would have preferred more of the plane passengers stories as opposed to Cherry’s (the “psychic”) life story. I found most of her chapters very dull toward the middle of the book and ultimately contributed minimally to the entire storyline.
I will be recommending this as a great Fall read to all my friends!

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This book...wow, certainly makes you think! I don't want to say much without giving away spoilers, but the story captivated me from the very beginning and throughout. Thank you for the opportunity to read this one!

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📖 Review:
Liane Moriarty’s Here One Moment is an absolutely captivating novel that blends mystery, suspense, and philosophical musings into a riveting read! If you’ve ever pondered the question of fate versus free will, this book will keep you enthralled from the first page to the last. 📚✨

Imagine boarding a plane for a routine flight and finding out not just when, but how you’re going to die. This is exactly what happens to the passengers of a seemingly ordinary domestic flight. The twist? These eerie predictions come from the enigmatic “Death Lady,” whose presence and predictions turn everyone’s world upside down. 😱✈️

Moriarty’s cast of characters is brilliantly diverse and engaging. From the newlyweds to the possibly famous jittery woman, the off-duty superhero look-alike, and the stunning yet frazzled flight attendant, each person’s reaction to their predicted fate is both unique and deeply human. The psychological depth and humor with which Moriarty explores their lives make this novel a page-turner. 👰🤵👩‍✈️🦸‍♂️

The tension ramps up when the first few predictions come true. Suddenly, what seemed like an odd, entertaining story morphs into a terrifying reality. The passengers are forced to confront their mortality and question everything they thought they knew about life and destiny. This premise had me hooked, and I couldn’t wait to see how each character’s story would unfold. 💀📅

Moriarty masterfully balances profound questions with her signature wit and humor. Here One Moment not only makes you reflect on what you would do if you knew your time was limited but also entertains with its sharp social observations and engaging narrative. It’s a brilliant exploration of human nature, grief, love, and the relentless quest for control in an unpredictable world. 🤔❤️

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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I was so excited to read Liane Moriarty’s upcoming book, and it did not disappoint! I love the mystery behind it and getting so many perspectives. Moriarty fans will love her latest offering.

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4.5 stars!

Liane Moriarty has done it again! Her books are always so fantastic and engaging and her characters always have so many layers. This one is no exception.

While on a flight, a woman walks down the aisle of the plane in a bit of haze telling everyone what their age of death and cause of death will be. Everyone thinks she’s a bit of nut until her predictions start coming true. This story is told from the perspectives of multiple characters, including Cherry, the woman who made all the predictions. Most of the POVs are from characters who have been given a short time to live and the book explores what they want to do with their remaining days and if they can counteract the predictions that were made.

One of my favorite books of all time is The Measure by Nikki Erlick. This book reminded me a lot of that one. The story is totally different, but the theme of making the most of the precious life you’ve been given is the same…and it’s apparently I theme I really appreciate.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for an ARC of this book. It releases on 10 September and it’s one I highly recommend!

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Such an interesting and unusual story of human nature! The characters in this book become real as they face fear, anxiety and feelings of guilt as they contemplate their mortality.. it was a very thought provoking novel, making me think about how I would handle the situations these people were forced to come to terms with. I was very happy with the ending!

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