Here One Moment by Liane Moriarity begins on an airplane. There are longer than expected delays, which makes all the passengers more irritable than usual, but one passenger, soon to be known as “The Death Lady”, will begin to tell these passengers age of their death and cause of their death. Unfortunately, it’s whether or not they really want to know. Some will live long, uneventful, peaceful lives, while some others will only live for a short amount of time and die in a tragic, violent death. Some passengers and crew will just continue on with their lives not believing a word of this woman’s prediction, but others will let it consume their every moment, trying to defy their destiny, or that of a loved one. A few months after this flight, one of the passengers will die exactly as was predicted, merely a coincidence. Until another passenger also dies, now it’s a problem.

The story is told from alternating points of view, we have Cherry, The Death Lady, and then six of the passengers from the flight become main characters as they try to unravel whether or not they can defy the destiny of their death. The character’s are will all have their ‘closure’ at the end, but it takes some time to get there. It is a long book, over 500 pages, the chapters are short, and sometimes a little confusing, but it’s well worth it. Overall, this fast paced suspense filled story will have you racing to the end.

I would like to thanks Netgalley, Crown Publishing, and one of my favorite authors, Liane Moriarity for an advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Conflicted about MC being an actuary and predicting deaths….. THATS NOT WHAT WE DO!!!
Also super slow beginning made me switch to audio to get thru
Super unique plot, but could have been executed better

I finished this one last night and I absolutely LOVE books like this.

This one had a very interesting premise: a ton of passengers on an airplane find out the cause and date of their death, and it was told from multiple points of view allowing the reader to follow along on how each character is affected by that information. I do not think I would ever be able to handle it if I was told that information on a plane because not only am I a horrible flier but I am also a MAJOR worrier but I really, really enjoyed reading about how the characters were impacted and also their loved ones. I also really loved that we get to know the woman that made these proclamations.

This is a layered character driven story that explores important themes and really, really makes you think. Numerous times I found myself thinking about what I would do if I found out the day and cause of my death and numerous times I hugged those I love just because.

I also listened to this on audio when I wasn't able to read with my eyes and really, really enjoyed the narrators. Caroline Lee and Geraldine Hakewill really bring the story to life and if you can do an immersive read, I highly recommend it.

Thank you so much @crownpublishing for the early copy. This one is out now and one I really recommend

𝚁𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐: 4⭐️
𝙶𝚎𝚗𝚛𝚎: Mystery📚

𝙼𝚢 𝚃𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜:
An interesting and unique read that has many POVs and a slightly uneventful ending

𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎:
Unique plots
Multiple POV
Death predictions
Thought provoking reads
Themes or destiny, grief and love
Philosphical/realistic approach
Slower reads that hook you in
Mysterious and heartwarming books

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝙸 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎𝚍:
Diverse cast of characters
Short chapters

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝙸 𝚍𝚒𝚍𝚗’𝚝 𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛:
A lot of characters
A little on the longer side- dragged on at times
Ending was slightly disappointing/ uneventful

𝙵𝚊𝚟𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚎 𝚀𝚞𝚘𝚝𝚎𝚜:
★ “Everything means something”
★ “Fate won’t be fought.”

I have heard a lot about this author and even have a couple of books already that I haven't gotten around to reading yet, so I was excited to read this book. This was a very unique read, one that I was not expecting. There are so many genres included in this book and the way the author carries that out is beyond belief.

The way the author builds up her characters is like nothing I have ever read before. She makes it so easy to fall in love with them - so much so that you almost feel like you have known the characters since you were a little kid.

I think this book would make an amazing TV series, or even a Netflix movie. It has all the things you could want in a book: drama, comedy, mystery, and suspense.

I liked this book so much that I have already pre-ordered it so that I can have a physical copy of it! For me, this is a 4.5/5 star read and will be recommending it to my friends.

I have heard so much about this author over the years, but this is the first book I've read. Sadly, it was "meh." However, I would be willing to check out future books.

The premise sounded interesting, and the book started off strong. However, things failed in the execution. There are numerous characters (a bit too many, perhaps). Some of the backstories were interesting, but not all of them. It was occasionally hard to keep everything straight. The storyline stalled at times, but it did pick up a bit when the death predictions started coming true. As for Cherry ... I found myself skimming through her chapters. I would have preferred far less information on her and a shorter book overall.. Even though Cherry's chapters far outweighed those of the other characters, I never felt a connection to her. The other passengers were more interesting, though many of the characters still felt a bit unrealistic. Perhaps there would have been a higher rating if there had been less on Cherry and a tighter edit. The book may give readers food for thought about the different choices and paths that our lives can go in and how one person can impact others.

I have been a Liane stan since way back. I love her writing style, the intricate ways in which she brings her characters and their stories together, and the twists that have me in awe! Here One Moment will have you questioning life and really believing in fate. What's meant to be will be. 4 stars.

I’ve loved everything I’ve read by this author, and this is no exception ! It’s a long story but it keeps you pulled in from the beginning and just wanting to know more! Highly recommend and can’t wait to see what this author has in store for us next!

3.75-4⭐️

I loved the premise of this storyline a psychic goes along the aisle in a plane telling the passengers their age and cause of death.

It’s a slow paced character driven story, there are a lot of characters, not only those with the predictions but their family and friends too. The psychic Cherry and her back story feature heavily, I did feel that her backstory spiralled into too much back story at times.

I found myself swept up in the lives and struggles of the characters, how the predictions affected them and their actions, also how their paths crossed. Cherry was my favourite character.

I loved the premise of the story, overall I found it a little too slow paced for me, I was a bit disappointed with the ending. It’s a decent read and quite different which is an element I always like. I think Moriarity fans will enjoy it.

Give me any book with a premise of death prediction. I don't know what that says about my psyche, but here we are 😂 This reminded me a little bit of The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin.

Blurb: A full flight to Sydney becomes memorable when one unmemorable passenger predicts the age and cause of death for every passenger on board...and then the predictions start coming to fruition.

Mood Reader Guide: for when you want a huge cast of characters and Australian vibes and questions about how we live our lives and what control we really have over them.

Thoughts:
This is long - probably too long - but the back half speeds up pacing wise. A character chart would have helped. It took me the first half to keep track of who everyone was, but I'm not sure why it was confusing; it's not as if the characters are super similar or anything.

The chapters basically alternate between one of the plane passengers, and the Death Lady telling her version of events and life story.

The philosophical issues raised are interesting; I love the concepts of determinism and fate and how individual choices change and the whole butterfly flaps it's wings in one place and then xyz.

The threads weaving together in the final chapters of the book make it all come together and the epilogue is this sweet Cherry on top.

This book really surprised me. With so many characters I thought it would be difficult to remember who was who and at times it took me a minute to remember. The book goes back and forth between the main character, Cherry, and the other people on the flight. It was interesting with all the connections between characters and the ending was not what I was expecting. You are here one moment and you never know when that moment is going to end. This book has now taken the number one spot of the Liane Moriarty books I’ve read, which is all of them.

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

A fun, quirky read that kept me invested in each individuals story until the last page! A bit long, but the short chapters made the pages fly. The writing style reminded me a bit of Anxious People and I really was left thinking once I put it down.

Thanks NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Fascinating tale about a group of plane passengers who are told when they will die and how. Told from multiple points of view, this book tells the emotional and sometimes darkly funny story of what these people do with the information they receive. For fans of Moriarty this book is not to be missed.

Such a good book. Was hard to keep up with all the back and forth but it was so good. She really gets you invested in the characters. I always love her books. Keep up the good work.

Thanks to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for the latest book by Liane Moriarty, who has written some of my most enjoyable books. I regret that this review is a bit late because I recently moved and had to wait to connect to WiFi, so I could not use my Kindle. I was happy to receive the ARC in return for an honest review.
This intense, suspenseful, character-based thriller will tug at your heartstrings. It's a thought-provoking and emotional read that leads you to contemplate whether fate or destiny exists and whether our lives are predetermined. If so, can free will and deliberate actions change what was preordained? 'Here One Moment' would make an interesting book club selection, leading to philosophical debates regarding the extent to which our lives are governed by fate.

If one knew the time and circumstances of their death, could they do anything to alter their fate? People board a plane in Hobart for the short flight to Sydney. There is anxiety and impatience as the flight has been delayed. Nerves are on edge, but even more so after the short flight lands safely at its destination. During the flight, a woman wandered the aisle, addressing each passenger and telling them the time of their death and its cause. She seems to be in a daze. It is easy to become engaged by Moriarty's well-defined characters and to become invested in their outcome.

Some passengers are not concerned as they find her announcements fake and ridiculous. Others are told they will die at a very advanced age and accept that verdict calmly. The ones who become distraught have been informed they will die soon by accident, illness, in a fight or by domestic violence. Two young children, she says, will die at a very young age, greatly disturbing their parents.

It becomes worrisome when several deaths occur, similar to the psychic's predictions. The seemingly clairvoyant woman has already departed the airport. Can they find her and persuade her to give them a less fearful prediction or take back what she said? This was a thought-provoking plot with a thoughtful, clever storyline. The date of publication was September 10.

Thank you to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review. This book had my attention right off the start and it kept me interested and wanting to read through the first few chapters. However, once the plane landed and everyone returned to their everyday lives, the story started to drag. I did enjoy reading about how they continued with their lives after experiencing what they did on the plane. The part that really got slow and boring was all the chapters about the "lady on the plane". I felt this was way too much information that really didn't need to be in the story. The plot of the book had so much potential and this could have been so much better than it was. Enjoy!!!

HERE ONE MOMENT is such a unique read, blurring the line between genres yet so compelling that it was a breeze despite being over 500 pages. The characters were distinct and easy to follow, despite them coming from many walks of life, and the way their stories interweaved was both tragic and heartwarming.

Thanks to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for the opportunity to read and review HERE ONE MOMENT.

Thank you to Netgalley and Crown for the advanced readers copy of Here One Moment. This was an anticipated read for me this year. I have enjoyed many of Liane Moriarty's book.

I had high expectations for this novel and I was thoroughly engaged for roughly the first 30%. However it began to get confusing trying to keep up with all the passenger stories as the chapters progressed. I think the author really drew the story lines out more than probably necessary. I wasn't invested in the other passengers like I was our main characters.

Though I overall enjoyed this novel, I think it's going to be better for a really great limited series on television or streaming. It was almost like the novel was written for a screenplay.

If you find yourself in a reading slump Liane Moriarty will get you out of it. She writes effortlessly and her stories are mix of dark and funny. Recommended.

Pros: I've read almost all of Liane Moriarty's books and requested this one from NetGalley after hearing about it on Annie B. Jones's podcast From the Front Porch. I thought the premise sounded interesting--following the lives of passengers on a plane after another passenger predicts how and when they will die. I enjoy books like this one and The Measure that examine fate and what we do with information about our futures. Although this book is over 500 pages long, I read it in two sittings because of its short chapters, changing perspectives, and plot-driven story.

Cons: None that I can think of.

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