This is a challenging review for me to write. There were ups and downs to the story and I sometimes could not put the book down and other times I felt that it really dragged. Parts of the book were dark and depressing and others were uplifting. I have just finished the book I really liked how it ended. So I decided on 4 stars. This is a story about friendship and finding your way when your life does not go as you had hoped..
Thank you Netgalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the digital ARC!

Ahhhh!!! This book left such a lasting impact on me emotionally and has been so hard to review. I feel like anything I say could take away from a first-time reading experience, so I will keep it short and sweet so as not to spoil it. Through Scarlett and Evie, we see friendship and its impact, even in those small unremarkable moments. if you are looking for a book that will take you on an emotional journey in the best way, then this is it. I will be looking for more to come from Becky Hunter.

One Moment it's dark and in the next moment there's light. One moment you're happy, the next you're sad. And in One Moment Scarlett is alive, but in a blink of an eye she's not. Mostly a "life story," the most poignant and profound passages in One Moment are Scarlett's musings on not only the future she's been denied, but the life she left behind. In between there's a not at all "meet cute" between Scarlett's roommate Evie, and Nate, the last person to see Scarlett alive. One Moment examines the terrible heartbreak of losing a person so young, and the never ending grief of those left behind. Using a "voice from the grave" technique could have come across as cheesy, but with Miss Hunter's thoughtful writing, it comes across as tender and touching. And it's amazing the things Scarlett learns, (and learns to appreciate!) once her earthly existence is over. It's a beautiful lesson for the young and not so young-live and learn while you can, because it all could be over in One Moment.

This is as heartbreaking as it is hopeful. I love that it goes between the different perspectives as well as back in time. While that might be confusing, I found those transitions seamless and easy to follow.
Scarlett has died in an accident, retrieving a bicycle from the road for Nate who was also in an accident. That one moment changes everything for her, for Nate, and for her best friend Evie. Evie not only has to cope with the death of her best friend, but also her diagnosis with MS. We get a view of Scarlett watching over Evie and Evie learning to live without Scarlett and the people she meets along the way.
It’s a testament of how life is made of moments and choices and the ripple effect of those choices. It’s heart felt and beautiful. Highly recommend!
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this novel. All opinions are my own.

Wow, what a read. I really enjoyed this book and I felt the comps (JoJo Moyes, Rebecca Serle) were good. This book was an easy ready but left me thinking about it for days afterwards. I always like books where the protagonist has a lot of self reflection and this was no different!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Have your tissues ready and be ready to cry and smile. This book was such a roller coaster ride, and I loved every second of it.

I am so glad so many other readers enjoyed this book. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get into it. It I thank netgalkey and the publisher for giving me the chance to read it.

Fairly predictable rom com but it was still a good read that I enjoyed it. It was also a quick read.

This book had me hook, line, and sinker within the first chapter. I had a hard time putting it down and would have read it in one sitting if my life around me would have allowed! Switching between the perspectives of Scarlett and Evie and the profound friendship, love and impact they had on each others lives.

This novel speaks to the desire that can often be found when grieving a loved one that they are still there with you in some way or form. Scarlett continues to watch and be tied to her loved ones lives as they continue on life's journey without her. Some of my favorite moments are when Scarlett is unsuccessfully trying to interact with the world going on without her and trying to influence situations she no longer has any say in. In her death the best friends that are more like sisters learn even more about one another through the process of letting go they the season of their relationship was in in life. It is tear jerker, tragic and an uplifting and heartfelt read.

This is a story of friendship, love, loss, and the grief that follows. Two best friends since childhood, Scarlett and Evie, and an accident that changes everything.

This is a debut, although it doesn’t feel like it, the story flows effortlessly while at the same time feeling authentic. It is a poignant, but lovely story that covers friendship, love, loss, grief and honoring the memory of loved ones lost.

A story that is shared separately between the two friends after the accident, each from their own perspective. Scarlett watches over Evie as Evie tries to come to terms with the loss of the one person she knew she could trust to be by her side. Evie has depended upon Scarlett as her own health problems seem to be getting worse as time passes, which adds to Evie’s sadness. With few people she considers to be friends, who is there that she can turn to?

A young girl who recently moved with her mother into her building begins to bring Evie out of her shell a little at a time, and helps her see that she still has a life worth living, and soon she begins to embrace the life she has.

A lovely and moving debut.


Pub Date: 12 Mar 2024

Many thanks for the ARC provided by Forever, (Grand Central Publishing), Forever

ARC REVIEW

One Moment
By Becky Hunter

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Publishing date: 3/12/2024

I attempted to write my own summary for 10 minutes and was having a hard time finding the appropriate words, so I'm using the good reads blurb:

The day Scarlett dies should have been one of the most important of her life. It doesn't feel fair that she'll never have the chance to fulfil her dreams. And now, she's still ... here - wherever here is - watching the ripple effect of her death on the lives of those she loved the most.

Evie cannot contemplate her life without Scarlett, and she certainly cannot forgive Nate, the man she blames for her best friend's death. But Nate keeps popping up when she least expects him to, catapulting Evie's life in directions she'd never let herself imagine possible. Ways, perhaps, even those closest to her had long since given up on.

If you could go back, knowing everything that happens after, everything that happens because of that one moment in time, would you change the course of history or would you do it all again?

REVIEW:
What a beautiful heartwarming book. ❤️

I loved that the bulk of the story was narrated by Scarlet after she died. It was so awesome that she was able to watch Evie change and adapt. Their friendship was so charming, and It was nice that this type of love was included in the story.

Also...Nate? 😍😍 Talk about amazing book boyfriend!!! What a great guy. The way he was with Evie was so dang cute. *chefs kiss*

I definitely recommend the book. I love when romance and friendship are intertwined. The growth from Evie was amazing.

It kept my interest and flowed nicely!

Potentially trigger warning: Evie suffers from MS.

Thank you @grandcentralpub
@readforeverpub and @netgalley for the arc. LOVED IT!

This book was heartbreaking in the best way. It was a beautiful story of friendship and remembering to live life. I loved the dual point of view and the development of the characters.

This is such a beautifully written book about loss, love, friendship and hope. The characters were written in a way that you couldn't help falling in love with them and look forward to their journey. This book will fill you with laughter and tears, but every emotion had while reading it will be totally warranted and worth it.

This was interesting and very thought provoking. I really had a hard time trying to put myself in Scarlet’s shoes, and answering the question “if I could go back, would I?” This is a book I’ll be thinking about for a long time.

This was the first book I have read by Becky Hunter, and after a slow start, I couldn't put it down.
Evie and Scarlett have been best friends since they were young, and are currently roommates. One morning, Scarlett leaves for work and sees a guy fall off his bike, she stops to help him and is hit by a car. Evie, who is devastated to lose her best friend, is also dealing with a recent MS diagnosis. Scarlett gets to watch the effects of her death while Evie figures out what life looks like without her best friend. A story of friendship, love, and loss.
I received a free copy of, One Moment, by Becky Hunter from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I couldn’t put this down. I loved how the book moved between the perspectives of the characters and slowly filled in the missing blanks the author left as bread crumbs. I laughed, cried, and at times was yelling at my book, annoyed at a character or unspoken story line. The ending was PHENOMENAL! I didn’t see it coming and expected something completely different - that last chapter… unreal! Definitely now belongs in my top favourite books!

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for allowing me to read an ARC of One Moment by Becky Hunter in exchange for my honest review.

I loved this book! The writing was perfection! The character portrayals were spot on; I loved each of them. This story was tender, yet strong, and sad, yet happy.

We don't know what the next moment will bring, so live your life and cherish your people.

A heartbreakingly beautiful novel about love, loss, friendship, and finding out that you matter. I would read this again! Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced read!

I went into this one not totally sure what to expect and came away pleasantly surprised. It was so well written and I felt such a connection to all of the characters in this book and truly felt invested in where this story would take them. I always enjoy a touch of magical realism and the idea of getting to look back on your life and see all the little things that were easy to miss. Giving One Moment 4 stars rounded up from 3.5. I want to thank NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

I received a free copy of, One Moment, by Becky Hunter from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. One moment can truly change your whole life. Evie and Scarlett are best friends until Evie dies, Evie is heartbroken, and not ready to move on. This is a good book about love, loss, and friendship.