A book about living life to its fullest with a twist. This did toy with my mind, and almost wrecked me in the end (having lost both my sister and father), many of the experiences of Cherry were much more poignant to me as a reader. I shall have to start keeping an OGT notebook bedside. 4.5/5 stars

I wish I had liked this book more, but I struggled with it. The chapters were short but I never connected with any of the characters.
Yes, I knew what the book was about when I got it but I just found it to be macabre and depressing.
This book just wasn’t for me.

Here One Moment felt slow-paced for me. At the start, I found it confusing to figure out which character was speaking since the chapters weren’t labeled and alternated between different perspectives. It’s a lengthy book to get through without feeling fully invested. I usually enjoy Liane Moriarty’s novels, but this one just didn’t quite hit the mark for me.

(4.5⭐️) Thank you to my friends at @crownpublishing and @prhaudio for the free #gifted copies of this book.

One way to kick my anxious nature into overdrive: a stranger giving me definitive details about something fated in my future. Would I truly believe it? Most likely, no. And yet, the amount of overthinking that would churn in my brain!

So... how did I come to ADORE a woman who goes around a plane midflight handing out predictions regarding people’s deaths?

Moriarty’s newest novel begs the age-old question of free will versus determinism. It’s a conundrum as fascinating as it can be uncomfortable. Here, Moriarty unpacks the quandary with a fresh perspective and clever storytelling.

From the start, we meet a whole host of characters who’ve received damning predictions. Getting to know them and learning about their purported futures oftentimes felt jarring. And yet, this methodically slow, character focused beginning allowed my mind to teem with questions regarding fate, as I suspect Moriarty preordained.

Short snippets interspersed throughout the present-day narrative revealed the backstory of the elderly female who delivered the shocking predictions, the Death Lady. Going unnamed for the first 20% of the book made it easy to pigeonhole her into the role of the villain.

But once named, Cherry’s life took on a fullness. Her voice was compelling, and her life was relatable. Long before the end of the book, Cherry definitively enamored me and became my favorite part of the story.

Surprising connections between the characters were eventually revealed and the ending satisfied in a way I couldn’t have predicted. For such a morbid premise, this book was unexpectedly hopeful and uplifting. I closed the last page with tears in my eyes, convinced that Moriarty’s storytelling is rooted in the truest kind of magic.

🎧Oh, how I am smitten with an Aussie accent! With dual narrators, one for Cherry and one for the rest of the storyline, I was fully charmed by this audiobook. Caroline Lee and Geraldine Hakewill gave an expressive and heartwarming performance.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Crown for the ARC of this novel!

Let me just say this is my new favorite novel by Liane Moriarty. This one has such an interesting beginning that draws you in. It had me invested in the characters' lives and outcomes from the start. Will the death prediction come true?

To learn more about Cherry's life, in particular, was fun and sad at times. Although the book has some length to it, I believe that was needed with all of the different characters you get introduced to. There were different times throughout the story that I was crying and also crying from laughter.

Overall, this was a fun read, and I will be recommending it to anyone that will listen! :)

A psychic goes around an airplane, predicting the age and cause of death for the passengers. All the passengers use these predictions to change their lives.

I didn't love the premise of this book and really struggled with reading it.
Pro's: I actually liked the last 20% of the book and the resolution. One of the main points of view that I'd found annoying throughout got better and I liked the ending, which made sense.

Con's: I hated the premise. It was 200 pages too long (where was the editor??) It had way too many points of view and some of the characters were much more interesting than the others. The writing was very uneven; I was having flashbacks to the terrible Apples Will Fall and not in a good way.

Verdict: I don't know. I previously loved Moriarty's books but the last few have had me wondering if I should keep reading her all together. This one was certainly better at the end than Apples and it did come together, but was it enough for the 3 days of 512 pages of hate reading?

Thank you to Netgalley for the advance copy for review. Maybe.

Imagine being on a flight and a lady goes up the aisle predicting the age and cause of death of everyone.

How would that information affect your actions? We follow some of the passengers and as they wrestle with their fate, they make decisions that begs the questions: is their fate predestined regardless of what they do? Did the prediction lead to actions that can alter their fate? Alternatively, do their actions lead to the prediction actually coming true, a sort of self-fulfilling prophecy?

As we delve into these passengers lives, we also learn more about the lady who made the predictions.

Despite the topic, in the author’s hands, it is anything but heavy.

I just finished Here One Moment, and wow, Moriarty has done it again! I’m always drawn to her engaging writing style and knack for creating complex characters, and this book delivered on both fronts.

The storyline pulls you in right from the start, blending humor with some pretty poignant moments. I loved how she explores the chaos of everyday life and the little things that can change everything in an instant. The characters felt so real; I found myself invested in their lives and rooting for their journeys and waiting for what appeared to be inevitable.

Moriarty has this amazing ability to balance drama and light-heartedness, making it hard to put the book down. It’s definitely a page-turner with that signature twist I’ve come to expect from her.

If you’re a fan of her other works, you won’t be disappointed! This book is a beautiful reminder of how fleeting life can be, wrapped in a story that feels both relatable and thought-provoking. Highly recommend!

* I received an advanced reader’s copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review

I love this author and was so excited to read this book. I was instantly drawn into the story and the different characters lives. At some point, things slowed down for me and the ending sort of fell flat for me. 3.5 stars overall, but I’ll always read this author.

I think this one will be a polarizing read, but I for one, loved it! This is one that will make it in my top 10 reads of the year.
I was nervous going in to this one because I feel the "when will you die" trope has become more common as of late, but I'm so glad I decided to request this one. I was compelled by the opening and couldn't put this one down as the characters tried to reckon with the death ladies predictions. I really feel like I can't say much or I'll spoil things, but just give this one a shot!

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for an ARC of this book.

This isn't my first Liane Moriarty so I have to say that I was surprised at how different this was from other things I've read by her. This kept me turning pages and thinking about the overall themes of the work.

In brief: a woman on a plane walks down the central aisle giving death notices to (many of?) the passengers. Age of death and cause. At first, it seems weird and a little creepy--but not too concerning. That is until the predictions start coming true.

We follow just a small handful of these passengers as they grapple with the knowledge of when they (or someone they love) might die. The idea of fate--and whether or not it can be avoided--is central to this story. And more importantly, it makes the characters all question their lives and how they spend their time; we ALL have an expiration date, whether we know when it is or not, so how do we want to spend the time we have here?

What I really liked was the questioning of the validity of the predictions. Was this legit? Was it a scam? Do we believe some people can predict the future? Could anyone with a very keen observational ability and a certain skillset make similar predictions? (This question is ultimately answered, so no open questions here!)

There were a lot of characters and often the sudden thrust into each chapter narrative was discombobulating until you figured out who was peaking (and remembered which character was which). So the reading was not as smooth as I would have liked.

But overall, I enjoyed this one and thought it a refreshing departure from the regular genre that Moriarty usually populates.

I absolutely loved this book. The intricate plot and the connection of all the characters are perfect !

Cherry finds herself on a flight to Sydney feeling very odd. After the flight she comes to be known as the death lady. Cherry gave predictions to all the passengers when and how they would die. The book then follows each person and how they deal with their prediction, cherry turns out to be right for 4 passengers, the first 4 deaths she predicted would happen.

This was a heartwarming and heartbreaking book all at once. I enjoyed how interwoven all the stories came to be. I cannot wait to read more from this author.

Liane Moriarty has once again woven a captivating and deeply engaging story with Here One Moment. Her signature style of blending complex dynamics, well-developed characters, and a sense of mystery keeps the pages turning effortlessly.

The novel centers around an intriguing event that had my jaw dropping. I will say I was more invested in the plane ride and a few characters throughout the book, especially Ethan and Leo’s stories. What I loved about the book is how Moriarty peels back the layers of each character’s perspective, revealing secrets and tensions that have long been buried.

What I struggled with was Cherry’s perspective at times. I enjoyed reading her story, but it took a friend really explaining her motive to me to understand it, and even then I still wanted more.

Moriarty’s ability to create vivid settings and drop us into the heart of her characters’ lives is one of her greatest strengths, and Here One Moment showcases that talent in spades. The themes of loss, forgiveness, and the complexity of relationships are explored with sensitivity and depth, making the story linger in your mind long after you’ve finished.

Thank you Tandem Collective, Crown Publishing, and NetGalley for advanced copies in exchange for my honest review.

I think I'm rounding up a bit from a 3.5. Liane Moriarty is easily one of those authors who is a must read no matter what.
<i>Here One Moment</i> is about how people respond and react if they think they know the age and cause of their death because a pyschic told them. The premise may have been done before, but this certainly had many thought provoking moments. There are examples describing probability and taking chances/gambling, as well as superstitions or fate and how they all somehow play a role in how people live their lives. Would you change how you lived if you knew how you were going to die?
"That's the thing about life. Both your wildest dreams and worst nightmares can come trust" Grief makes you do weird things. But what gives one the right to disrupt other's lives because yours is falling apart?
There was a lot of sadness and loss involved, but in true Moriarity form, there was hope and a feeling of strength through grief.

Enjoyed this read, but felt a bit long at moments. Was bookended really well; but the middle dragged on. Felt connected to all the characters. would recommend to readers!!

Liane Moriarty’s Here One Moment is a gripping, emotional story that blends mystery and raw human emotion. The story kicks off with a woman on a plane predicting the cause of death and age of death of every passenger. The characters are vividly drawn, and Moriarty masterfully weaves their perspectives together, making it impossible to predict where each twist will lead.
The book made me think deeply about the complexity of mortality and how fleeting moments can change everything. It delves into how grief, guilt, and forgiveness shape our relationships, making me reflect on how fragile and precious time with loved ones truly is.

By the end, I was in tears. The last few chapters were particularly poignant, wrapping up the story in a way that was both unexpected and deeply satisfying. The ending was perfect—it was bittersweet but filled with hope, leaving me with so much to ponder long after closing the book.

This is one of those books I simply can’t stop thinking about. Moriarty has a gift for pulling you into her world, and Here One Moment is no exception. I loved every minute of it, especially the ending, which left me feeling reflective, emotionally moved, and utterly satisfied. Highly recommended!

I've typically enjoyed Liane Moriarty's novels, finding them to be page-turners. This one was a disappointment to me. Mid-flight, an unassuming older woman stands up from her seat and proceeds to walk down the aisle, pointing from passenger to passenger identifying the day and means of their death. Some passengers are intrigued, others frightened and horrified. The rest of the novel takes us alternately through the life history of this woman, something I couldn't find myself caring about, and the actions of individual passengers as they react in their post-flight lives to the predictions they were given. At several times I thought about not finishing the book because I found it uninteresting but I plodded through to its eventual dissatisfying ending.

No one noticed the lady board their flight, but they all quickly dubbed her “The Death Lady,” as she went around the plane predicting their age and cause of death. Then people started to die. This was an incredibly depressing book that reminded me of “The Measure,” by Nikki Erlick. If you were told you had a certain amount of time to live, would you change anything?

This book had my attention right from the beginning! What would you do if you were on a plane and someone told you when and how you would die? Welcome to Here One Moment.

I was excited to receive the ARC for this book because I am a big fan of Liane Moriarty. Her mind works in mysterious ways. The fact that she came up with the concept for this book is amazing to me. Also, the way it is told from the perspective of the passengers and the ‘death lady’ keeps the reader engaged. The way she spoke directly to the reader added much humour and insight. I found myself worrying about the passengers and their fate while going from dislike to having affection for the protagonist. This really is a must read!
I also cannot wait to listen to the audiobook having heard a sample of the narration.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review.

While Here One Moment has a fascinating premise, it didn't fully meet my expectations. The idea of a woman predicting the deaths of passengers on a flight was intriguing, but the book felt overly long and repetitive. With so many characters and shifting perspectives, I struggled to connect deeply with any of them. While there were moments that grabbed my attention, much of the story dragged, and the conclusion left me underwhelmed. Overall, it had some interesting points, but it could have been shorter and more focused.

My thanks to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for this eARC.