I love this book so much. It was the first time I’ve really stuck to an e-book and its entirety without going to audio. I was immediately hooked with the whole scene on the plane and was like this is not like anything I’ve ever read before. As chapters kept going we were learning more and more about some of the characters. I was loving it, and I even started to really enjoy the chapters about Cherry because initially I found her to be the villain. Which I’m guessing was the point, but I think her chapters were absolutely necessary so you can really, understand her character and all that she’s been through and what may have happened on the plane to her. I love how everything ended up intertwining with one another and everything was connected and I thought the ending was fantastic. This might be one of my favorite books I read this year.

AN EXPERTLEY CRAFTED STORY…

A plane journey with a psychic on board… Predictions of death &fate that can’t be fought. Will the predictions come true? Is logic the answer to every question? Who is the death lady?

Coincidences… Navigating the impact of the death predictions. &Devastating consequences.

Perfect for those who enjoy:
- Mysterious storylines
- Easy to read stories
- Being really invested in the characters

Thank you to crown publishing and NetGalley for my pre-release copy - I really enjoyed it!

Loved the idea of this book. I fee like it’s a great story line but the execution just wasn’t there for me.

3.5 Even though this is my first book by this author, I have enjoyed watching the show Big Little Lies, which is based off one of her novels. I was eager to jump into this book because the premise sounded very intriguing, but I was a little disappointed in how the story played out and it fell a little flat towards the end. I still was invested in where it was going throughout most of the book and enjoyed it. Thanks to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for this ARC.

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty is a captivating book following several characters storylines after an unexpected flight delay causes a series of events that change the lives of the passengers. I very much enjoyed this book, and felt compelled to continue reading whenever I had a free moment, because I was invested in the lives of the characters. I always appreciate when a lengthy novel is written into shorter chapters, and I felt the storytelling here with each chapter being devoted to some of the different passengers on the flight was a nice way to keep my interest up as a reader. I never struggled to remember who each character was, as can be the case in some books for me when there is a lot going on, because the author did a great job building a backstory for each narrative. I especially enjoyed learning more about Cherry as the story developed. I would highly recommend this book to readers looking to escape with a thought provoking premise, similar in ways to The Measure, but in my opinion done in a very different style of storytelling that I really enjoyed. Thank you to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for this advanced copy, all opinions are my own.

I have no idea if you have ever gotten on a plane and flown to anywhere before or not. Let us say that you have and when you got on said plane you stored your luggage and took your seat and put your seatbelt on along with getting your things situated and comfortable. Only to be taxied out to the runway and then stopped and left there with no explanation as to what is going on and why you aren't moving or taking off. Let's just say you are there for an extended period of time. What would you do?

This tells the story of several different people and their lives. In the most incredible way it tells the story is how one older lady whom no one has bothered to even notice, but they soon will as she will be a very large part of their lives. For better or for worse they will remember her for the rest of their lives.

Once the plane gets up and on it's way to Sydney from Hobart Australia, everyone breathes a sigh of relief. The cause for the delay, you might ask? Well, it was all because of a malfunctioning seatbelt in the cockpit. Yes, that is what I said a seatbelt. Once the plane was up in the air things got a bit weird. The older lady sitting in seat 4D the aisle seat, she starts with the seat mate next to her Leo and tells him he will be 43 and it will be in a work accident. She then turns to the people across from her and tells each of them an age and a how. The whispers that start going through out the plane are of warning and some are of excitement.
She went through the entire plane letting each person know when and how they were going to die. That was to some a shock and to others great information as they really wanted to know. At this point the woman looked as if she was just going through the motions and telling people what she needed to tell people, but she seemed to be in a trans of some kind. No one knew who she was or knew her name they couldn't even tell you what she looked like.

As the story goes on it takes you through some of the folks on the plane and their lives and if they die or what happens to them. The Death Lady also has a story that you will learn about. This has been a very curious and thought provoking book.

Happy reading!!

Alright, buckle up! 3.5 Stars. This book had a promising takeoff, with a strong start that had me hooked. I was all in as I got to know the characters, rode along with the eerie predictions, and watched everyone’s reactions. But then, the magic sort of fizzled out for me. The concept? Super intriguing. But the execution? Not so much.

Some of the passengers' backstories just didn’t grab me like I hoped they would. Maybe it was because there were just too many different perspectives. I get it—planes are packed with people, but it felt like overload. Still, let’s be clear, the book is interesting, and when those death predictions started coming true, I was totally captivated. It’s a unique idea, one I haven’t encountered before.

Big thanks to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for letting me dive into this ARC!

This is a solid Liane Moriarty title, with the excellent writing and deft storytelling we have all come to expect. I enjoyed the premise of the book (similar to the recent "The Measure" but not at all derivative) and thought the issues developed in each of the separate storylines were well-done. I also thought the characters were well-drawn and I found myself caring for all of them in different ways (including their intersections). I agree with many reviews that the "Cherry" chapters could have been significantly shorter, especially given the overall length of the book. Her backstory was important and interesting, but I think it could have been developed more succinctly, and I will admit to skimming past some of these chapters. All in all, this is a book I will recommend to readers in our store, especially those who have enjoyed Moriarty's previous titles.

Passengers and crew aboard a domestic airplane find themselves in a situation they never expected and don't know how to deal with when a fellow passenger walks calmly through the plane telling each person their expected age at and cause of death. As you might imagine, reactions are immediate and vary widely.

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty is quite an engaging, thought-provoking read filled with wonderfully drawn and utterly believable characters. The author follows some of the passengers as well as the predicter in greater depth, giving us access to their thoughts, backgrounds and their stories moving forward.

Do you believe in free will or destiny? Do you think you can change your fate? How far will you go to protect a loved one? How do you deal with fear and uncertainty and how do you decide to live your life when it's filled with both?

A very good and enjoyable read! I wish it had been 50 - 75 pages shorter to keep the momentum at its peak, but this is definitely a book I recommend. It rates 4-stars from me.

My thanks to Crown for permitting me access to a DRC via NetGalley. Publication is 9/10/24. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own and are freely given.

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty has an innovative story line. The connection between the characters is engrossing and the end is surprising.

Thank you, Netgalley, Liane Moriarty, and Crown Publishing for the advance copy of "Here One Moment." The main premise of the book is about a woman named Cherry, who starts to predict everyone's cause of death and age of death who are currently on a flight to Sydney with her. The novel follows the stories of the individual on the plane and their prediction impacting there daily lives.

I personally thought the idea of the book was interesting, but I felt that it was very confusing following the chapters. There were so many points of views and it was hard to understand who was talking sometimes and to recall those characters stories. I wish the chapter were labeled on who was talking at that point. I found myself really wanting to like the book but it just felt like it went on forever and I just unfortunately couldn't get into it.

Here One Moment will become available Sept 10, 2024. Thank you again for the advance for an honest review.

This book was really difficult to get into, and to finish.it starts with a woman on a plane telling everyone how and when they are going to die. Then slowly starts to follow a couple of those people. Honestly too slow and disappointing considering I am such a huge fan of this author. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. And what a book! On a flight from Hobart to Sydney woman stands and in an almost trance-like state, has started to make her way through the cabin, predicting the “cause of death” and “age of death” for all of the passengers on board. The plane lands safely but the lives on the people on board are forever changed.

It should have been a normal flight from Hobart to Sydney but first there was a 90 minute delay on the tarmac. By the time the flight got underway people were antsy. some people were not going to make it to their destination on time thanks to the delay. For the most part, the flight itself was uneventful. at least until a passenger that would infamously become known as “The Death Lady.” calmly got up from her seat and went down the aisle and told each passenger when and how they were going to die. For some, she predicted a long life ahead of them. For some others - the new bride, the baby boy, the teenage girl the young man who had just lost his best friend, the father who was missing his daughter's play because of the flight delay, she gave predictions that their lives would end much sooner.....too soon. Some people brushed it off as a joke, while others took it to heart and began obsessing over it. When the first prediction came true, links to the article circulated among the passengers. As more predictions came to fruition, passengers (especially those who she predicted would not have much longer to live) really began to worry. So tell me, if you were given the date and reason for your death, would you change anything, or keep living as you do now?

This book was SO good. At first when I saw it was 512 pages, I inwardly cringed, but this story was so immersive, it felt like I flew right through it. The chapters alternated between Cherry's (the psychic) story, and the various passengers on the plane. I do wish that the chapters had been labeled as such, so that I would immediately know who I was reading about when started the chapter. I put myself in each character's shoes as I read their parts of the story, trying to see how I would react in the same situation. It really gives you a lot to think about. I would love to see this made into a tv series. I also think this could be a good book club book, unless the length would be an issue. There is definitely plenty to discuss. I thoroughly enjoyed this, and think you will love it too!

Thanks to Crown Publishing for an advanced copy of Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty.

I was interested in the premise of Here One Moment and thought the beginning was strong, but as the book went on I lost interest because it was so long. The end was better and I like how it all wrapped up but I'd say for the majority of the book I was kinda meh about it.

I think the book was a little too long for me along with so many characters to keep track of.

What an excellent read! There was so much depth and honest emotion in it. It was such an accurate portrayal of grief and loss, and how it (or the potential of it) affects your everyday life. At first this book had SO many characters and it was a bit hard to follow--but by a few chapters in I was able to keep track of everyone and really got attached to all the characters. It was hard to read at some parts--in our culture death is something so rarely discussed or thought about. Moriarty did a fantastic job with this novel, and the ending was perfect and satisfying. I'll be thinking about this one for awhile!

"Everyone loves a particular version of you and when that person is gone that version goest with them."

Trigger warnings: death, grief, death of family member

Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book. These opinions are completely my own.

I have never read a Liane Moriarty book I did not like, so I was tickled pink to be able to review Here on Moment

The gift of writing multi-characters novels continues and once again so seamless. Many unique individuals that just so happen to be on the same plane at the same time, gift them a connection they would rather not have, She paints her pictures so vividly, that you feel as though you are in the book, making it very easy to lose track of time.

Another great book for Liane Moriarty.

Thanks to Crown Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced reader copy of Here one Moment in exchange for my honest review.

A fun premise where a woman on an airplane predicts when and how each passenger will die.

Interesting to see how it all plays out. Definitely could have been a little shorter as the last quarter of the book dragged.

Liane Moriarty is back!, The opening line of this book grabs you and although it lags a bit towards the end, this book is a great read!

The blurb for this book is extremely long, I think it gives away too much – but there it is anyway!!

I enjoyed this book, it made me think about the things that are really important in life. There are of course many subjects addressed such as destiny and free will, love and grief, our constant struggle to retain control over our lives, etc. The author didn’t mention religion but I could imagine how some passengers may have had ideas of how their belief system may play into their feelings of destiny.

PROS:
*Wonderfully original and engaging plot - what would you do if you knew how much longer you had to live?
*Engaging and relatable characters. I thought the author showcased a range of ages and personalities in her cast of characters
*What can happen on an ordinary day, on a single flight that affects so many passengers?
*A main protagonist that made me feel compassion for her, she has lost many people that she loved and is struggling with her own life choices
*The author keeps the reader engaged and offers glimpses of happiness, humor, love and friendship

CONS:
*As much as I enjoyed the book I still felt as though it was too long. There were many
details that could have been eliminated
*There were so many characters that it was hard to really get to know them well.

This was a great read and I can highly recommend it to the author’s followers as well as anyone who wants to read a truly original novel.

I received an ARC of this novel from the publisher through NetGalley. It was my pleasure to read and review this title.