Do you believe that how your life plays out is predetermined or can you make choices to affect the future?

In this book there is a plane flying from Hobart to Sydney. During the flight, a psychic walks down the aisle of the airplane, stops at every passenger and tells them their expected age of death and cause of death. No one seems able to get through to her or able to stop her determined walk. At the end of the flight, the psychic has no memory of what has happened and the passengers leave.

What would you do with the information given? And do you even believe in it? Can you make any changes to "escape" your fate, assuming that it even is real? Who is this psychic anyway?

It was a very enjoyable read. I particularly enjoyed reading about the psychic's background. And then it was fun to follow some of the passengers and see what choices they made with the information given.

Thanks to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Why does Liane Moriarty's writing always feel like a hug from your mom? Holy smokes, I can't put her books down and this one was no exception.

When an Australian plane is delayed and a nondescript older lady gets up and begins telling passengers how they will die and at what age she is met with mixed reactions. Some are bewildered, some entertained and some are fearful but months later when Cherry's predictions begin coming true lives are forever changed in this profound and moving book.

I will be thinking about this one for a long time!

Thank you to Ms. Moriarty and Crown Publishing for gifting me a copy. It is my pleasure to write an honest review.

Thank you so much to Liane Moriarty and Crown Publishing for the advance reader's copy, I was absolutely thrilled to receive it. I thoroughly enjoyed the read and Moriarty skillfully brought us into the world of each individual character's storyline. About halfway through I finally realized this was NOT a thriller or mystery, but more of a philosophical read. Still very enjoyable, but I do think readers will be underwhelmed if they go into it expecting an intricate murder mystery.

When I started this book, I was not prepared for the emotional roller coaster that Liane Moriarty was about to put me through.

The book opens on a fateful airplane ride where The Death Lady is making unwanted predictions. Throughout the book we hear more about her story along with stories of other passengers from the flight. This book ultimately explores fate and free will in a beautiful balance and encourages readers to delve deeper into their own lives.

An intriguing book that left me crying for all good reasons. Beautifully crafted.

I'm a huge fan of Liane Moriarty! Here One Moment opens on a delayed flight where emotions run high and suddenly a small, strange woman starts telling everyone that they are all going to die! Sounds like the TV series "Lost" but of course it's not... it is the starting off point for many different story lines that delve into our collective biggest fear of death. I loved it! Bravo!! I hope this one makes it to the big screen too! I would give it 100 stars if I could.

Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty is a compelling novel that explores fate and free will through the extraordinary events of a seemingly ordinary flight. When a mysterious woman predicts the exact times and causes of death for several passengers, their lives are irrevocably changed as the predictions start coming true. The novel delves into the characters' struggles to defy their fates, raising profound questions about destiny, control, and the human condition. With rich character development, emotional depth, and a blend of mystical and philosophical elements, Moriarty crafts a thought-provoking and gripping narrative that challenges readers to reflect on their own lives and choices.

I really wanted to like this book. I have heard great things about all the books by Liane Moriarty. This is the 2nd book of hers I’ve tried to read. I’ll be honest this was a DNF (did not finish) for me. It was like the author didn’t know what she wanted this book to be. It was way too confusing, and almost like she was trying to make multiple books into one and none of them go together.

Thank you to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for this ARC!

The Death Lady Cherry makes her appearance on an Australian plane flight, mysteriously pronouncing an expected cause of death and age at death for dozens of her fellow passengers. Imagine the anxiety and apprehension which would result. Liane Moriarty explores this fascinating premise, and follows not only each person's subsequent reaction, but gives a surprising twist to Cherry's reason for these predictions. Fascinating!

Lianne Moriarty is one of my favorite authors! I was so excited for another book release from her! One women predicting the deaths of a whole plane, this, I wanted to read! Unfortunately, this book left me wanting more! It was more a story about the life of the "death lady" and not really about the mysterious death predictions and how they played out. I also found the book a little difficult to read as the chapters bounce around from different peoples perspectives. It would have been easier to follow if she titled the chapters by the characters name so we knew who we were reading right away. It wasn't a a terrible book, it just wasn't what I expect and crave when reading Lianne.

I confess I found myself a tad disappointed with this one. I absolutely love Liane Moriarty but this story didn't quite capture me. I did find the flashbacks to be interesting and the overall way everyone could change their fate was nice.

Liane Moriarty, author of Here One Moment, does not disappoint. She has another winner in this one. I was drawn in from the first pages as she described the passengers on an airline flight in Australia. One passenger, who was a nondescript older lady, stood out from all the rest simply because she was so forgettable. Until she wasn't--walking through the plane, stopping at each row to announce disturbing news to each of them. The rest of the book follows select passengers as they deal with the fallout from this incident. A unique plot and sympathetic, well-developed characters make this title a must-read.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this ARC.

I always try and read a new Liane Moriarty because the storyline is always usually fascinating. This once again is a fascinating storyline. The first half of the book is definitely slow which made me not like it as much. Once the story got going, I got into it. Overall well written just needed some work on pacing. Overall would rate a 4.25/5.

I received a free advanced copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley for the arc!
The synopsis of this book sounds really good… unfortunately for me, this was just ok. It was a little slow and at times was hard to follow just because I felt like it was dragging a little. Overall, it was a fairly good storyline, and I feel like there was so much potential there, just wasn’t very fast paced. Not bad, but not a hit either.

Airplane passengers. Death predictions. Math. Ed Sheeran's wife. Australia.

Reminded me of the Measure to start but really a story about an old lady's life almost reminiscent of A Man Called Ove.

Story: 4 Characters: 4 Engagement level: 4

Highlights:
- Intriguing concept
- Descriptions of each person on the plane to start was so accurate and sometimes comical
- Variety of characters to see how each deals with the same situation
- Central character's conversational stream of consciousness narration was entertaining
- Lots of quotable lines. Many very true to life, some witty, fun pop culture references . Had a hard time picking only a few to share below.
- Did satisfactorily tie things together at the end

Lowlights:
- No chapter headings to clue you into who is narrating that one
- Lots of jumping back and forth w lots of characters so hard to keep track of each
- Bit long wanted to get to more of the results of the predictions sooner

Notable quotes:
"You won't necessarily win against fate, but you should at least put up a fight."

"Math, by the way, is a language, I would argue a beautiful one, and it's the only universal language there is, because it's the same all over the world."

"He's like a junk food addiction: delicious at first, then regrettable."

"To be clear: I love the internet in spite of the pollution."

"I was pleased to learn Ed Sheeran's wife and I share a name because I'm an Ed Sheeran fan."

"She feels a surge of strength and optimism and power. She is Wonder Woman, she is Barbie, she is Ruth Bader Ginsberg, she is Taylor Swift-"

"But the older you get, the less linear your memories, and the more everything seems to circle back to something else."

"Insurance is like a bet. You're betting on your own bad luck."

Here One Moment begins on an airplane where one passenger possibly changes the lives of everyone on the plane. What would you do if you knew when and how you will die? Would you try to change your circumstances to prevent it from happening? Would you take more chances if you knew you were going to live to 105? These are the questions this ensemble cast wrestle with as they disembark and return to their lives, some for longer than others. We follow an ensemble cast as they try to figure out what to do with this information and if it is accurate. Only time will tell . . . I’m sorry you will have to wait until September to check this one out, but I highly recommend it when it is released! Thank you to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for the ARC!

A group of strangers on a plane find their lives forever changed (and sometimes connected) in Liane Moriarty’s latest.

When the woman who will become known as the “Lady of Death” (actual name: Cherry) starts dispensing her predictions for each passenger's age and cause of death, she is met with mixed reviews. Some of her fellow travelers are entertained, some are confused, and some are terrified. When a few predictions come true post-flight, it leads to a butterfly effect.

Throughout the book, Cherry’s narration intersperses with the details of the other characters and their lives. Moriarty does a lovely job tying them all together, and you can’t help but feel invested in the characters and their journeys. It also forces the reader to think about whether we have control over our destiny.

As there are several characters and backstories in the book, it is long, and some of Cherry’s background could be edited down. However, readers of Moriarty will recognize her signature style in the narration, and it helps add depth to the characters. This is, at its core, a book about love, loss, and how we try and control our uncontrollable lives. The result is a tale that is both funny and heartbreaking, sometimes simultaneously.

Caveat: My rule (generally) is to keep myself out of my reading and reviews, so I was taken aback by the impact this book had on me. Perhaps it is because I am postpartum and have always struggled with anxiety, but the characters resonated with me. This was especially the case with Paula, an anxious mother struggling with OCD. I am certain my view is biased because I had an emotional response to the book, and I feel compelled to add the caveat.

This would be a great selection for a book group.

Moriarty's meditation on the age old question of fate vs. free will is at once fascinating, philosophical, heart-breaking and hopeful. Told from multiple points of view, the plot centers around a group of passengers on a plane who are provided the age and manner of theirs deaths via a "psyhic" fellow passenger.

Of course, these predictions have a profound impact on their subjects, especially the ones whose deaths are foretold as being imminent. Is the psychic a fraud? Is she mentally ill? Who is she? As some of the passengers seem to actually meet their demise as foretold, those remaining deal with anxiety and fear and as well as questioning if it is possible to cheat fate.

The plot is intricate and multilayered, expertly woven by Moriarty, who masterfully brings all of the seemingly far flung threads together in a profound and satifying finish.

Full Disclosure--NetGalley and the publisher provided me with a digital ARC of this book. This is my honest review.

I absolutely loved this book. Sometimes a famous author skates on their name and their books begin to falter. That is NOT the case with Moriarty. She delivered another banger with this one. Lovable characters, interesting plot, and philosophical questions posed in accessible and intriguing ways. Another hit.

I really enjoyed Here One Moment. The premise reminds me a little bit of the short-lived tv series Manifest without the sci-fi component. While I don’t think the book warrants a true trigger warning, I would caution anyone who is a nervous flyer from reading this. You get a complete picture of the Death Lady and her back story. I love the questions of whether or not fortune telling is a scam or a gift based on open-mindedness and intuition and whether fate is predetermined or if free will can change the future. Ultimately, I just wanted the key passengers’ narratives tied up in a slightly neater bow. If you like Liane Moriarty, then this should be on your TBR this fall! Thank you to Crown Publishing and NetGalley for my ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for a fair review. I absolutely adore Laine Moriarty so when I was approved to receive an advanced copy, I was over the moon. The premise of this book is so intriguing. Every passenger aboard a domestic flight learns how and when they will die. I will say that I was a little confused at the beginning. There are so many characters and as each receives his or her death sentence, I worried it was all too much for me to remember and I would become lost. That was not the case, however. Moriarty has such a unique writing style and the way she told this story ended up being perfect. I had absolutely no idea how it would all come together in the end and I couldn’t put it down until I found out. It raises a great question. If you knew your future, would you try to fight fate? I’ll be recommending this one to everyone I know.