As everyone is finally on board the already delayed flight, people are anxious to get their destination. The flight is not long and people are impatient from the change of plans but ready to be finished travelling. During their short flight, one of the passengers from first class dreamily walks the entire length of the plane and predicts everyone's death age and circumstance. Even the children. Many people were upset by this because their death was expected soon. A mother of an infant was told that her son would drown at age 7. She becomes paranoid about him learning to swim and staying away from dangerous situations. Once the passengers actually start dying, everyone begins to panic over the mysterious 'death lady' and her predicitons.

I have been a fan of Liane Moriarty for a while now and really enjoy her writing. This story was not her best in my opinion. It was a completely unique idea and has all the makings of a great book but I wish there was a bit more suspense and that the story moved along quicker. There were too many characters that were detailed and it made it hard to keep track of in the beginning.

This novel reminded me a lot of The Measure in ways that it was hard to get over at times. Maybe it's because the general premise was so similar. However, this one was also entirely different at the same time which was nice. I liked having multiple POVs so that we heard Cherry's story as well as the story of the other characters, but I felt like the chapters that weren't Cherry's POV were harder to keep up with at times because they'd change throughout the chapter. I liked the overall message of the book (I don't want to spoil it for other readers) and felt like it was less of a thriller and more of a mystery. Despite it being very long, I enjoyed this read.

On a flight from Hobart to Sydney, passengers are told when and how they will die. This books looks at how people handle that information (themes similar in "The Measure"). I always enjoy reading multiple POV in Liane Moriarty's books. These characters were diverse but I felt like the beginning of the book could have been shortened to get to the action of predictions coming true. I struggled to remain interested in this one. That said I will be back for her next one.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! No spoilers. Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to. Truly Amazing and appreciated the whole story. This is going to be a must read for many many readers. Maybe even a book club pick.

This is my first Liane Moriarty book that I have had the chance to read. It was fantastic. It was emotional, deep, witty, and so well written. I laughed out and cried at others. This was an interesting plot line and going into the book blind, I wasn't sure what I would think of it. But wow this was really good. Definitely going to be reading more of Liane Moriarty after getting the chance to read this one.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Liane Moriarty is back with another thought-provoking story. Through a large tapestry of interwoven characters and POVs, the author tackles the concept of fate vs. choice that left me emotional and kept me guessing. I read this with my book club and it was a great pick - there's so much to discuss.

Thanks to Crown for the copy to review.

Liane is one of my all time favorite authors and this was such a unique premise and executed so well. I only hope I see it on my TV or movie screen soon!

Omg I loved this one, listened to like 80% of it on audio and the audiobook was so well done! Reminded me of The Measure at times, kind of a similar storyline where one woman on a plane starts predicting other passengers causes of death and if spirals out from there. A lottttt of storylines going on at once, but it was wrapped up so perfectly in the end! I fell in love with the oddball main character Cherry, such a fun read!

This was an interesting book. A woman who nobody noticed upon boarding an airplane stands up in a trance and begins predicting the cause and age of death of the passengers on board. It was interesting to follow the different characters after the left to plane and see how each would deal with the woman's prediction. I was more invested in some of the characters than the others and felt like the book drug on in places and could have been about 100 pages shorter. Ultimately, I was satisfied with the ending.

3.5
A new book by Lianne Moriarty is always a must have for me since reading What Alice Forgot. I immediately read everything she had published prior and have eagerly read each one since. Here One Moment feels like a bit of a diversion from her other works for me. A new way of telling the stories of the people that inhabit her mind. It took me a bit to adjust my expectations of how a new Liane Moriarty story would be told, but that is all on me, truth be told.

While on a flight from Sydney-Hobart an older woman stands up and and while in what seems to be a hypnotic state walks down the aisle of the plane telling each passenger their age at death and their manner of death. A flight attendant valiantly tries to stop the woman, but she makes it through a good portion of the plane before she stops.

The book progresses with multiple POVs as passengers digest the unsolicited information. What would you do with such information? Would you try to cheat death? Would you dismiss this as the babbling of an unwell woman? What about those whose age of death is very near? Coming in at over 500 pages, there were a couple of spots where the doldrums set in. None the less, it has thought provoking question of the reader about how to live and embrace life, what is truly important to you and will you be content with how you used your days when your time comes?

My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I loved this book, and it’s no surprise since I’m already predisposed to enjoy anything Liane Moriarty writes, especially as an Aussie myself! The story weaves a fascinating exploration of fate versus free will, as a mysterious woman on a flight begins making eerie predictions about the death dates and causes for the passengers around her. These predictions leave the characters, and the readers, grappling with the unsettling possibility that their futures might already be sealed. What follows is a thought-provoking dive into the lives of these individuals as they try to navigate the tension between trying to avoid or accept their fates. The complexity and depth of the characters—particularly the enigmatic Cherry—make for a compelling narrative that had me hooked from start to finish.

While the theme of death looms large, the book is really about life—how we live it, the choices we make, and whether they truly alter our destiny. Moriarty handles these philosophical questions with her signature blend of suspense, empathy, and wit. The alternating timelines, with Cherry's past unraveling alongside the present-day lives of the passengers, creates a perfect balance of intrigue and reflection. The ripple effects of the predictions, as characters wrestle with their futures, make for a deeply engaging read that lingered with me long after I finished. It’s a book that makes you think, feel, and even cry at times, and I couldn’t recommend it more for fans of her earlier works or anyone looking for a story that mixes mystery with profound life lessons.

ps. I bite straight into a monte carlo like an absolute heathen, apparently.

I wasn’t sure what I thought of this one at first, but wow! It really came together for me and I found it engaging and interesting. To me it was a unique and completely different story than we’ve read before. Definitely recommend!

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty is a book with a very unique premise. What would you do if you were on a flight where an older lady came up to each passenger, one by one, and told them when they would die and how they would die? This book grabbed my attention in the first half, but the second half dragged a little as it kept switching between a lot of different characters and their lives. The author included this quote by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross that I highlighted: "It is only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on Earth 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 were the only one we had." I enjoyed the thought-provoking premise of this book. Thanks to NetGalley for the free digital review copy. All opinions are my own.

Liane Moriarty has done it again with Here One Moment, delivering a story that is equal parts gripping, emotional, and utterly satisfying. If you're a fan of her signature style.

The character development is one of the strongest aspects of the novel. Each character feels like someone you could meet in real life, with their flaws, secrets, and moments of vulnerability. Moriarty has a way of peeling back the layers of her characters so seamlessly that you feel as though you truly know them, and yet, they still manage to surprise you.

It's is a compelling read that showcases everything readers love about Liane Moriarty. It’s a reminder of why she’s one of the best at what she does. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to her work, this book is a must-read.

Thank you for access to this ARC. Unfortunately I will not be able to read this and give it a proper review. I apologize, and if I have time to properly review it I will return to it.

What are the odds-I read this book during my trip to Sydney, and the setting is on a flight to Sydney!

I enjoyed reading about Ethan and Leo. I wasn’t too fond of Cherry’s story, but overall, this book was super entertaining and had time fly.

Notable lines:

“You’ve been kind of busy . . . raising a beautiful family, working your socks off, saving people’s lives. Don’t buy into this idea that you’ve only truly ‘lived’ if you’ve traveled. As if taking the same photos at the same tourist spots as everyone else is the only thing that counts as living.”

“Look a little closer at the next older lady you meet. You might see that sparkle. Or you might not. Some of us are grumpy and sad. Some of us are in serious pain: our feet, our hips, our shoulders. Some of us are crazed with grief and regret for wrong decisions.”

Thank you to NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book!

Interesting and intriguing start. I was pulled in immediately. I Had a little difficulty keeping up with the different plots as the chapters changed once the initial “reading” occurred.

I was really hooked at the beginning of the book but it quickly fizzled out for me. I thought the concept of the book is cool but it was not executed well. I was very nervous while reading it. I can see that this book could be adapted into a movie and maybe that will be the better option! Thank you for the ARC.

Liane Moriarty is one of my favorite authors. I was so excited for, “Here One Moment” but was left wanting a little something more.

This felt a bit like reading the same 50 pages over and over again. I fear since I’ve read a book with a really similar premise, it really affected my enjoyment. It fell a bit flat and was quite boring for me.