I loved when the pieces connected and some of the shocking things that were said. I even got goosebumps a couple time. Definitely not a light read but it is very different.

Imagine you are on a plane traveling from one destination to another for work, pleasure, or personal need. Now imagine that towards the end of the flight an elderly woman gets out of her seat in the fourth row and starts walking down the aisle. As she does, she points to each person says an age and what they are going to die of before moving to the next person. That is the premise of Liane Moriarty's newest novel, "Here One Moment'. Frankly I'm as haunted by the premise as the character in the book are throughout it. This is definitely a book readers will want to discuss with others because substantial questions arise. Would you want to know? Would you find her credible if people start dying as she said they would even if they are plausible reasons for the deaths? Would you change anything in how you currently live your life?

Thank You to Crown Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this arc in return for an honest review.

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty offered a good reading experience, though it wasn’t quite what I expected, making it somewhat difficult to rate. I would classify it as contemporary fiction rather than a thriller. Although it has a hint of mystery, it leans more towards drama for me.

Moriarty did an excellent job developing her characters, and the story arc kept me engaged. While the story moved along at a good pace, each chapter focused on a specific character, which sometimes meant waiting to return to the storylines I was most interested in. This structure, while providing a comprehensive view of the characters' lives, occasionally disrupted the flow for me. Additionally, the direction the plot took for the ending was rather underwhelming.

I've enjoyed Moriarty's previous novels and will continue seeking out her new titles. This one just wasn't one of my favorites.

I really enjoy this author and she always seems to come up with different, yet quite interesting stories. This one was so unique, and I really loved all of the characters. I thought it was great and I highly recommend.

I really enjoyed this book. One problem that I have sometimes is that a point of view will change from chapter to chapter, for example, and I sometimes cannot pick up the thread of whose viewpoint I am reading (or listening to...sometimes audio is even worse.) Although this book changes viewpoints often, I never have trouble identifying who is speaking, and I think that is an enormous strength of Ms. Moriarty's. Her characters are so very developed - they are actually individuals that I can easily recognize - that there is no problem following who is driving the action at any point. And that character strength is what makes all of her books especially engaging. Even though the premise to this story - that someone could tell the future - was ridiculous to me, I was immediately drawn into the action and didn't sit firmly in my skepticism. And of course, once all is explained (plus one star for a satisfying ending), it all makes sense.

I love this author and have been making sure to read all of her books. She never ceases to amaze me with the plot lines she comes up with. This was one was so unique and had me really feeling for the characters

A favorite author of mine, Liane Moriarty never fails to awe me and this one truly inspired and awed me. Known for writing insightful and deep subject matter this book made me stop to question how I would handle things if I was put into this situation.

What would you do if someone predicted how and when you would die? Would you change your blueprint for your future or would you stay the course of the life you planned. It's a question passengers of a domestic flight begin to ponder after a passenger who claims to be a psychic begins to tell them how and when they will die. The psychic becomes known as 'The Death Lady'

Months later one passenger dies as she predicted. Then two more die also as predicted. Soon the skeptics are no longer rolling their eyes and are beginning to panic.

True to form for Moriarty, this story makes you pause and really evaluate your life.
This is a long contemporary fiction novel but the chapters are short and read easily. It is told in multiple POV'S which keeps it interesting and makes the book seem shorter than it is.

Thanks to Netgalley and Crown Publishing for the chance to read and review this book

The title and plot of this book really had me intrigued. How would you react if you were told you were
when and how you were going to die? This was the premise around the book. I feel like the first part of the book focused on the half dozen people she told would die. We followed each person along the journey of the prediction. I felt like it was a bunch of characters to keep up with and I really started to enjoy the book more when we followed the women who made the prediction. It started with her childhood and up to the present of her life and it made you understand why she made all the predictions. I loved how the book bought everything together in the end. It turned out to be a beautiful journey and was very engaging when you found out the connection to the family at the end of the book. The ending was so good that I wanted to give the book a better rating but I felt the beginning was slow. I loved the message and the way it made you think about life.
Thank you to Crown Publishing and NetGalley for the early preview. I wqold recommend this book to my friends.

There's nothing like reading a book you can tell you're going to love, by one of your favorite authors, for the very first time. As a major fan of Liane Moriarty's works, I couldn't wait to read this book, and I feel so fortunate to have been given early access to a copy through NetGalley. This book not only met my expectations, it exceeded them. As always, Moriarty weaves a complex net of characters and plots, examining the ways in which people affect each other, and the twists and turns life can take.

Here One Moment asks many important questions: can we predict the course of our life and death; are our lives fated or changed by each flap of a seagull's wing; and most importantly, if you knew you had limited time left, what would you do with that time? Settle in for the journey with a familiar lovable cast of characters, whose inner lives are made endlessly fascinating with the advancement of Moriarty's plot and prose. Liane Moriarty's latest feels like the culmination of all her previous works, a build-up well worth waiting for.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC, generally Liane’s book start a little slower for me, but this one I was sucked in pretty early. Overall, I have mixed reviews. Overall it was engaging , but it was a lot of characters to keep track off and it was difficult to remember who exactly everyone was or even who was the focus of the chapter at times. The Cherry backstory was a little long and wordy at times. Overall it was an interesting premise but the ending was a little lackluster for me. Still worth reading but not blown away .

I'm a HUGE Liane Moriarty fan, thank you to to hank you so much to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read “Here One Moment” in exchange for an honest review.

I loved this book and how it makes you contemplate fate and whether it's set or can be changed.

The premise is that on a plane a lady gets up, walks down the aisle and predicts for each passenger their age of death and cause of death. She doesn't give any additional information and the story then follows a few of the passengers and a flight attendant as they live past this event and try to carry on with their lives trying to avoid the predictions, the problem is that some of the earliest predictions start coming true.

We see some passengers try to outsmart death by enrolling in extra swimming lessons, tackling potential mental health issues, avoiding conflict and trying to outlive the prediction. It makes the reader think about how they would live their lives if you knew when and how you were going to die. Would you live life differently, take more chances, change careers if you knew how long you'd have to live? I really thought it was a thought provoking book that I'll continue to think about.

My favorite quote from the book is: “It is only when we truly know and understand that we have limited time on earth and 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 thought this book was great. A women on a plane starts telling passengers how and when they will die. How does this information effect each persons life? Can they change their future or is their fate already decided?

Here One Moment might be a new Liane Moriarty favorite for me! Such an interesting concept for a story and I just loved all of the characters. Highly recommended!

Her books are always something to look forward to and this one was so enjoyable.

Picture being on a flight that has been delayed for quite a bit of time, with a crying baby and connections about to be missed. Feel the stress? While contemplating what you are missing due to the flight being late, a fellow passenger stands up and points to every passenger and says something. You are further back in the plane and can't hear what she is saying, but you see the reactions of those with whom she has spoken. Then she comes to you and tells you when you will die and what it is that will kill you. even if you didn't want to know.

How will it affect you? Those given a long life to live are naturally happy, while others are not given much time and are freaking out. The story gets into the lives of several of the passengers, how they react to what they heard and then they start hearing of deaths related to other passengers which were accurately predicted.

I won't say more as it would be a spoiler, but it is a different type of story that can also make you think. What would you do if you knew how much time you had left?

Thank you NetGalley for an advance reader copy. Honest opinions expressed here are my own and are freely given.

Wow!! The minute I saw this title and of course author. I knew this was a must read and not only is it original and outstanding, by the time you reach the final page, you will find it enlightening as well. I loved how the main characters were fleshed out in alternating chapters so you could focus specifically on the different storylines.
There is a powerful takeaway for the reader at the end which I won’t reveal for spoiler reasons, but I will say I have already preordered this for my daughter.
Life is precious and we all know, none of us are immortal. Liane Moriarty gifts us characters who bravely share their innermost thoughts on facing a variety of endings.
Highly recommend!

Here One Moment kept me on edge as it went through numerous life and death stories. Cherry’s chapters quickly won my heart and subsequently broke it. Her grief was so real and raw that she made everyone (other characters and myself) feel her pain. The little coincidences, side characters, and storyline made this book a fantastic read.

Thank you for the opportunity of an eARC, and I am leaving this review willingly.

4/5 ⭐️
Thank you NetGalley and Crown Publishing for providing me with an ARC of this book.
If you knew your future, would you try to fight fate? This is a very intriguing book that will definitely make you think deeply think about the what ifs of life. This is a lengthy book however, it keeps you hook and wanting to know more that it doesn’t feel long at all. A book told from multiple POV that comes out this September 10th, 2024. Make sure you add it to your TBR!

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For me, Moriarty is the queen of writing engrossing characters. I was so invested in these individuals and whether they would meet their predicted fate. This book really did surprise me and it went in directions I didn’t expect but that ultimately really worked for the story. I definitely recommend this one!

Thank you Net Galley and Crown Publishing for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book. When I heard Moriarty was coming out with another book I could not wait to dive in. I wasn't sure where this one was going or what the point was at first, but it all ties up neatly in the end. I think it paid off in the end if you can get through to it. It wasn't my favorite of hers, but still recommend.

This book was so good but caused me so much anxiety. The only reason I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 was because all the characters and how it jumped around. I will say there should probably be a trigger warning for those with health anxieties, etc., but the description should give you a heads up. The chapters are short and jumps around with little snippets into each of the characters lives. I thought I knew where it was going, but ended up with no idea when it all came together in the end. I loved this book and it was worth the extra concentration I needed to keep up.