Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. Liane Moriaty is hit or miss for me. Some of her books I love and others I don’t like at all. This was the later. I thought the premise was ridiculous, (The Measure did it first and better), I couldn’t connect with any of the characters, and it was far far too long. I’m not sure why she wrote speculative fiction but I didn’t like this one at all.

Onboard a flight, Cherry astounds passenger’s by predicting their ages and manner of death, earning her the nickname “Death Lady.” As her prophecies materialize, Cherry and those whose fate she foretold share their perspectives. This book is a page turning thought-provoking tale and a compelling reminder to live each day like it’s your last.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Liane Moriarty delivers another gripping novel with Here One Moment. I always enjoy books that include multiple perspectives and I loved the way the different stories layered and intertwined.

Another gripping story from Liane Moriarity. She brings the storytelling and the writing, and this book will be very popular. Thanks for the ARC

Only Moriarty could have me finish a 500+ book in a few short days. I was on the edge of my seat from the beginning, and as always with her books nothing is quite as it seems. I absolutely love her writing style, the way the story all comes cleanly together at the end, and how unique her storylines are every time.
Thank you Netgalley & the publisher for my eARC!

I could not help it. I had to read this book as soon as I received the complimentary digital ARC from Crown Books and NetGalley. I don't think this author can write anything except for a best seller. The "Death Lady" walks through an airplane, in a daze, and predicts the death of most of the people on the plane. Some people laugh it off, some take it very seriously. The story follows about 5-6 of the passengers who were given an "expectation of death" which included the age and the condition causing the death. The chapters skip between the various characters, giving background, insight and suspense (!) as to whether some of them will be alive for their next chapter. Everyone was interesting and it was easy to remember each of their stories. Interspersed between the chapters of the passengers, the author tells us a little bit more about the "Death Lady." This book is not out until September 10, 2024 and I envy all of you readers who will be reading this book for the first time. This opinion is my own. A definite 5 star book.

I’ve read quite a few of this authors books and she never disappoints.

It’s different than past books and wondered if I’d like it based on the description of the book. It’s told through many povs and descriptions of their lives.

I enjoyed it. New, Different and thought provoking.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC for an honest review.

First of all I requested this book with no real expectation that I would be approved to read the ARC. I LOVE LIANE MORIARTY. So this was a real thrill.
I am a writer and the thing I kept thinking through the whole thing was how well planned this manuscript was. The scene in the beginning when Cherry walks through the plane was so well written. I felt like I was on board as well. The characters were easy to love and easy to get to know. Moriarty unravels each characters arc with patience. I felt so much for them. Eve and Paula in particular. There is a big cast in this book but it was not hard to keep everyone straight. I was surprised how attached I became to Cherry herself. We get to know her so well. There are beautiful life lessons in this story, about aging, anxieties, depression, parental relationships, parenting itself, romantic relationship and ultimately getting to know your self through adversity.
I really loved this book. The epilogue was really well executed. If you like Liane's other books you will LOVE this one.

It’s a short domestic flight, Hobart to Sydney, estimated flight time ninety-two minutes. And on the flight each of the passengers and crew members learns how and when they are going to die, courtesy of the Death Lady.

It’s a great conceit and then the book follows Cherry, a.k.a. “The Death Lady” along with some of the other passengers so we can see their fates, and the fates of others as we also explore how Cherry came by her knowledge. Moriarty usually comes through and this is no exception, this should prove very popular once word gets out.

I found the nuggets about statistics and determinism particularly interesting and I loved this reflection about the loss of a parent, “no one would ever love her like that again…Everyone loves a particular version of you and when that person is gone that version goes with them. My dad was so interested in me.” Definitely recommended.

I was so pleased to receive an ARC of Liane Moriarty’s new book! This is a fascinating and unique story. An ordinary woman boards a plane in Australia and no one even notices her. However, during the flight she walks down the aisle and methodically tells every passenger (including a baby) how they will die and at what age. Some people think she is crazy or lying, but nearly all are profoundly affected as they attempt to continue with their lives once they land. We, as readers, follow several people who are supposed to die very soon or in a frightening way. Three passengers do in fact die as predicted. Also, in alternating chapters, we follow the life of the woman, now called the Death Lady. This is a stunning book with the themes of death and mourning, love, fate, and free will, written with elements of humor. The characters practically jump off the page in this engrossing and touching book. I highly recommend it. With thanks to Netgalley and Crown Publishing for this ARC. My opinions are my own. @lianemoriarty

If someone told you your age and the cause of your death, would it change the way you live your life? Would changing how you live actually cause the prediction to come true? Or is a future prediction avoidable? Those are the questions explored in Liane Moriarty's newest book and this subject matter is right up my alley. (true story, I have had not one, not two, but THREE people tell me the approximate length of my life (all about the same) and I often wonder if it's worth taking seriously.
This story opens on a short, 90 minute flight, during which, each passenger learns how and when they are going to die. It's good news for many, terrible for some.

Liane returns to her specialty, a large cast of characters, each given a highly developed, dimensional and interesting storyline, which is always impressive. She also managed to make me care and cheer for each of them (and they really need all the cheering on they could get.)

I loved every minute of this book, laughed more than I expected to, and was brought to tears in the end. Everything I wanted and have come to expect from a Liane Moriarty novel.

Liane Moriarty is a must read and after previewing the first chapter recently I had to get my hands on this one!

Here One Moment begins with a woman on a plane giving each passenger the way they will die and the age they will die. No other details. Many were happy to hear it was old age. But for some, Leo, Ethan, a new bride being told she would soon be killed by domestic assault, a mother being told her baby would drown... it was beyond unnerving.

Did this woman have a psychic ability? Do you have the ability to change your own fate? What about when a prediction comes true... How far will you go to change your life?

I absolutely DEVOURED this novel. And it's not one I will forget anytime soon. If you like Liane Moriarty, or any books that make you think about life, love, loss, and just what-if... this is a must-read for 2024!

Another perfect read from Moriarty. I spent every spare moment this weekend reading and was so sad when it ended.


Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an e-galley in exchange for an honest review.

The queen of character driven suspense does it again! The premise of this book- fresh, unique and perfect for book club! Could you imagine being told your death date??? In her typical style of alternating povs you slowly learn about the lives of all the characters. Cherry aka "the death lady" chapters were told with a sarcastic lilt which was appreciated bc, well death is a heavy subject. I could not put it down! Live life to the fullest and appreciate all you have and those you love because it's here one moment...

What an enjoyable book. The premise that someone can tell you when you die is unnerving however the story is much more than that. Using her immeasurable talents skillfully she weaves inexplicable coincidences that further enhance the story.

read if you like:
🔮 physics
🤔 stories that make you think
👯‍♀️ multiple POV’s

summary:
if you like the curious and unique style of Liane Moriarty’s books (especially NINE PERFECT STRANGERS), then you will love this.

The storyline is so unique — a group of strangers on a plane find themselves confronted by a woman who claims to be able to predict HOW and WHEN you will die. As she goes around the plane making her predictions, everyone starts to wonder — how seriously should they take her? We follow a handful of characters in their lives post-flight, where they begin to ask themselves — was the psychic correct? Can you really fight fate?

Moriarty creates unique and fascinating characters, and we learn their backstories, motivations and fallacies. I loved their honesty, their vulnerabilities (like the woman who enrolls her son in three swim classes to avoid his prediction of drowning), and the premise that even the strongest of people can live life in fear. There also is a twist of humor and irony, which makes this such a fun read. I felt like it started a little slow, but the rapid jumps between characters kept me locked in until the end.

I especially love the ending of this book - like some of her others, it feels complete yet makes you think and want a little bit more.

Thank you to Net Galley and Crown Publishing for the advanced copy! Highly recommend checking this out when it releases on September 10!

This is by far my favorite Liane Moriarty novel. I've read two of her other books and I liked them but this one takes the cake. I absolutely loved it. It was emotional, deep, witty. I laughed out loud in some parts. The cast of characters were eccentric and profound in their own way.

The story follows a group of people flying on a plane from Hobart to Sydney. A "psychic" boards the plane and in the middle of the flight, to everyone's surprise, begins to predict time and cause of death for each passenger. No one takes her seriously until one by one her predictions come true.

I love books that make me contemplate life and this one surely did that. While the book deals a lot with death, Moriarty's style of writing is comical. It tones down the heaviness of the subject. Highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for letting me read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this book based on the description, but it was definitely different than past books by this author. This book made me think about life and what I would do if I knew when it was going to end. Watching some of the chats yet arcs throughout the story was interesting, but at times hard to follow because there were so many POV’s. I found myself skimming through some of the Cherry chapters especially the ones earlier in her life. I understand now what the author was doing, but they were definitely not the most interesting parts of the book and with over 500 pages I would have liked to hear more about the other characters and their outcomes. Overall it was an intriguing read and I recommend going in with Jo expectations of the book being like the authors previous works. Thanks to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for the ARC.

When I read the book description, I thought this seemed like an unusual premise for a Liane Moriarty novel, but I should have known she would turn it into a completely engrossing story. We start out with a description of a nearly full plane delayed by a mechanical issue. Some passengers take it in stride, others are tense, a baby cries, adults become fractious too. Been there, seen that, right? But suddenly, a nondescript woman gets up from the front of economy class and begins down the rows, telling each person “I expect [names a cause of death], age X.” She does this for everyone, no matter how young, and no matter how shocking the cause of death or age of death she names might be. Passengers assume she is nuts or impaired or a troublemaker. A flight attendant gets her back to her seat and the woman falls deeply asleep until after everyone has left the plane.

Naturally, the handful of people on the flight who are given early dates with death find it the most difficult to shrug off the experience. It becomes even more troubling when the predictions of the Death Lady start coming true. We learn about the lives of the early-date people and how they and their loved ones react to the predictions of the woman who becomes known as the “Death Lady.” And we learn about the Death Lady herself. Though this is a book about death, it’s still Liane Moriarty, so it’s full of humor as well as pain—and love. As always, the story all comes together in the satisfying way of a complicated, colorful jigsaw puzzle.

I was excited to see a new Liane Moriarty book and the first chapter seemed exciting, almost like a mystery thriller novel. After the plane it was a little difficult to follow along with. I liked the character stories and wanted to know what happened to them. Cherry’s story was a little confusing until the middle of the book. I didn’t enjoy it as much as other Liane Moriarty books, but it had a good message to remember life isn’t permanent. Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy.