One Moment by Becky Hunter is a super sweet and emotional story that really sticks with you. It follows Chloe, a girl who’s been through a lot, especially with her family, and is just trying to find her way. When she meets Finn, a guy who’s been dealing with his own set of struggles, they form an unexpected connection that helps them both heal in ways they didn’t think possible.

What I loved about this book is how real and raw it feels. Chloe and Finn aren’t perfect, but that’s what makes them so relatable. The way their relationship develops is kind of slow and realistic, and it’s about them both learning to trust and open up again. The chemistry between them is there, but it’s not rushed, which makes their moments together feel more meaningful.

The writing is simple but powerful, and it really captures all the emotions Chloe and Finn go through. There are some heavy themes, like grief and family issues, but it’s also filled with hope and second chances. The pacing is good, with a nice mix of light and emotional moments that keep you hooked.

Beautiful story following friendship, love and loss. It follows Scarlett and Evie who are two best friends. This was a lovely debut and it truly moved me. I definitely cried a few times reading this.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Team for this Advanced Digital Readers Copy, I thoroughly enjoyed this book!

When Scarlet dies on what would have been one of the biggest nights of her life, she finds that she's still able to see those that she left behind. Her best friend Evie feels particularly left behind by Scarlett's death. She's been dealing with symptoms from her MS, and Scarlett was the only person she felt understood her. One Moment tells the story of their friendship before and after Scarlett's death.

One Moment shows that what you see on the outside isn't always what's going on. It's a well-written story of love, loss, and friendship. However, it moved a little slow for me and I never felt a connection with either of the main characters.

The tragic death of her best friend leaves Evie trying to navigate life on her own. Charming characters enter and make what could be a very sad story one filled with hope and possibility.

Such a heartfelt story! A sweet and tragic story about girlhood, a hard diagnosis, and female friendships. I felt all of the emotions through this book that made me cry and gave me feeling of joy. I am excited to see what this author comes up with next!

The characters are amazing! I was so impressed because I had never heard of this author before! I cannot wait until another novel comes out! There was such depth and emotion to the events in this story!

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

This book was amazing! With grief of losing a loved one still so new in my life I wasn't sure how I would feel about this book but I loved the unique storyline and the premise of being ok with your decisions regardless of each decision. I really enjoyed this book

Evie and Scarlett were best friends, but Scarlett dies unexpectedly and is somehow stuck in limbo. Evie doesn’t know how she’s going to move on, especially when Nate (the guy responsible) keep popping up.

A story of friendship, love, forgiveness, and growth. This one made me feel all the feels. I sept, I laughed, and there were moments my heart felt like it would burst with happiness.

Such a great debut!

ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed the concept of this book! It was definitely a lot different than I thought it would be but enjoyable nonetheless. Some parts were hard for me to read since I have MS and can relate to the way she feels defeated at times. It truly shows that one moment can change everything. I would recommend to anyone who likes women’s fiction about best friends and romance!

Best friends Scarlett and Evie were inseparable until a terrible accident pulled them apart. Now Evie must pick up the pieces in One Moment by Becky Hunter and figure out what her future holds without her soul sister. Evie must also reconcile how Nate who inadvertently caused the accident can be forgiven and why he keeps appearing in her life.

The book alternates chapters from the perspective of Evie and the perspective of Scarlett from beyond the grave. You learn about the challenges Evie faces while learning about how the day of Scarlett's death was supposed to change everything for the better. The characters feel distinct, and you get an idea of how they interacted and their very different personalities. Scarlett's pages mention notable times that the two friends shared, which enables you to get to know both girls and what motivated or detracted them from their goals.

While the book was bittersweet, I didn't tear up at all. I felt empathy for both characters, but hope was the silver lining. Even though Evie was totally distraught, she was able to strive forward with a few bumps in the road. As for Scarlett, she reflects on her life and gets the opportunity to watch over her friend and ensure that she's on the right path.

I felt the chemistry between the romantic entanglements in the book, so if you're looking romance, you will find it. It's not full of stereotypes or cookie-cutter relationships--they feel real and conquer real emotions. I was happy that it wasn't so sugary sweet all the time, and there were hills to climb. It's a little predictable about what happens, but I liked the book enough that I didn't mind.

A friendship that blossoms between Evie and her young neighbor Astrid felt less integral to the plot. While it strengthens Evie's resolve to get back on track with her life, I didn't really see that this relationship shined. It was mostly a means to Evie gaining more confidence back in her life.

Comparisons to JoJo Moyes feel pretty relevant, and I think this is a great debut novel. Some may find it tear-jerking, but I felt like there was hope, and the plot engaged me, and the characters were likeable. I would definitely consider reading another of the author's books because this one was enjoyable despite the sad story that begins this novel.

I didn't know this was a debut until after I read this. This definitely did not read like one! The flow and the depth of the story was great. This story made me feel things with the writing. This was definitely a heavy hitter in some parts. I loved Evie and I loved how supportive Scarlett was when watching over Evie. I'm so ready for the author's next novel!

Warning for people like me who don't listen to when they tell you to not judge a book by its cover, that this book is proof of that. For me, looking at this, I thought with the bright colors and picture of London that this was going to be a bright uplifting story for some reason...and it was not.

Now, with that said, there were some parts of this book that were heartwarming, and yes indeed uplifting. However, for the most part, I found myself crying and deeply upset at the rest. This story centered around 2 best friends and the aftermath when one of them was tragically killed in a car accident. Then, the story is told from both POVs, both with the friend who is still living, and from the friend who died watching as the people she left behind move through their life.

This book has so much love and heart in it in how it described the love of a friendship and how soulmates aren't just romantic love, but can be deep friendships as well. Evie's struggles with MS were heartbreaking as well as she dealt with what she had to give up, but also watching her give up more than she needed to. This was a difficult book to read with how heavy the subject matter was and with the difficult paths these 2 went down. Honestly, I am still conflicted with the ending and how upset it made me, but I do not think this is in a bad way which is why I gave it 4 stars. This book brought up so many emotions and life is just as hard as it is portrayed here which is what makes this more realistic than the light and fluffy book I may have been expecting.

The TW of Tragic Death, MS Diagnosis and Symptoms, Suicide, and Heavy Grief need to be taken seriously. I did not really look into this book much before reading so I was not prepared, and this definitely hit harder than I expected.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Loved this story of Evie and Scarlet, the history of their friendship, grief after the death of a best friend, and learning that a disease cannot hold you back….story of Evie coming in to her own.. also seeing Scarlets side after death and her memories and regrets.. very heart warming.

One Moment by Becky Hunter is a magnificent look at the small choices we make each day and how they impact our lives. This book is a powerful look at grief and friendship, love and loss. This book will make you think about the choices you make each day. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

"And generally I try not to be scared - because mostly we're scared of things we can't control, and that seems a bit bizarre."

One Moment by: by Becky Hunter

No one knows what will happen to them the moment they wake up in the morning. Dying is the last thing Scarlett thought of on her way to work. When she goes out of her way to help a stranger, she gets into an accident that forever changes her life.

Evie, Scarlett's best friend and roommate. She was diagnosed with MS and was struggling with the diagnosis and the changes it has forced her to make in her life.

Scarlett, unable to cross over, watches over Evie as she navigates a life without her, re-visiting some moments in her past and coming to a better understanding of what's transpired.

This story deals with grief, loss of a friend, of a daughter, of love, friendship and hope.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for the opportunity to read and review this book.

3 Stars

This book was a little slow and repetitive but had a good story. It is overall a story of a friendship. It starts out with Scarlett dying and she watches as her friends and family mourn. We follow her best friend as she tries to navigate life and become close with the man that was with her friend when she died. It was overall just OK for me but still a nice read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for the opportunity to read this book.

This was an interesting story where it goes through the perspective of two people Scarlett and Evie. Scarlett dies in an accident and oversees Evie’s life in hopes that in her death she is living her own life.

Someone recently told me that they don't read much anymore since all books seem similar. Since then, I've been critical of what I read and look for the differences. If you are bored with reading One Moment is the book to read! I absolutely love how this is a love story about a friendship- not a romantic relationship. Also, one of the POVs is dead- see? different! One Moment is a beautiful book that I didn't want to put down.