"Here One Moment" by Liane Moriarty proved to be a refreshing departure from her other works that I have previously enjoyed. The narrative unfolds during a brief domestic flight in Australia, where an elderly woman disrupts the tranquility by revealing the future of each passenger, including their cause and age of death.

The story gracefully transitions between the lives of these individuals, who become consumed by obsession and despair after witnessing the accuracy of the predictions made by the enigmatic "Death Lady." Additionally, we gain insight into the perspective, experiences, and background of Cherry, the fortune teller herself, shedding light on her presence aboard the fateful flight.

While the first half of the book may have felt slightly protracted and sluggish, the pace picks up significantly in the second half, captivating readers with its heightened intrigue. Consequently, I have assigned a rating of 4 stars, rounded up from my initial inclination of 3.5 stars, to reflect the overall quality and engrossing nature of this unique tale.

Thank you to Net Galley and Crown Publishing for the ARC to read and review.

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced readers copy. Here One Moment is classic Moriarty. If you're a fan, Here One Moment is more Nine Perfect Strangers than Big Little Lies.

Liane Moriarty is always a YES! author for me. This story was quite different than her other works I've read.

I like the concept. A plane full of people being told when and how they would die sets off a chain of events. Where I struggled was twofold: 1) the number of characters. I understand the need to showcase a variety of people, experiences, and walks of life, but it took me 1-3 pages each chapter to orient myself with whom I was reading about at that time. 2) The length. The book, in trying to cover so many characters, really just seemed to drag on and on.

Getting to know "The Death Lady's" past in tandem with the current lives of so many passengers was interesting, but I just wasn't sure it was all necessary. In the end, I did like the perspectives on "living", grief, coping, decisions, and fate... so maybe some time away from the story will help me look at it with slightly kinder eyes.

Overall: 3 stars (I liked it)

**Thank you to NetGalley & Crown Publishing | Crown for the free ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.**

What a different concept this was compared to past books by Liane. Imagine being on a plane and having a woman come up and tell you what age and how you are going to die. That is how this book starts and then it follows some of the main characters after this event. I really enjoyed it, it dragged a little bit and was not what I was expecting- but I definitely recommend.

I absolutely loved this book. With the way plane travel is these days it was easy to imagine this scenario happening in real life, and it was terrifying to think about how I would react. I thought it was clever and I can only hope they will make this book into a show or movie like some of her others.

Are you in charge of your destiny or is it predetermined? What would you do if you knew exactly when and how you were going to die? I appreciate books that make me think about life and help me organize and understand my own beliefs.

Passengers on a short flight are given the details on when they will die by an older passenger, who comes to be known as “The Death Lady.” What should they do withthe information? Is there a way to change their destiny or is it set in stone? If they were to change one aspect of their life, would that make the women’s prediction not come true? All these questions are asked by those who were told their fate on that plane.

I was hooked from the very beginning and invested in the lives of these strangers. The chapters have no titles, so you really have to pay attention to understand whose point of view are reading in that chapter. Sometimes the narrative and descriptions were a little long and drawn out. This made the book a little longer than it needed to be. Overall, I appreciated the message of the story. I enjoyed finding out how the lives of some of the strangers on the plane ended up being intertwined with each other. I am someone who is always wondering what if and questioning things, so I really emphasize with the passengers.

Thank you NetGalley and Crown Publishing for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

A fascinating story about what ifs? What if you were on a flight and someone predicted when and how you would die? How would that change your future? That’s exactly what is explored in this story. A strong novel but moving from chapter to chapter in alternating views was clunky at times.

Everyone who boards the plane will eventually disembark, but almost all will be forever changed. Cherry, an unremarkable woman, stands in the aircraft aisle and starts pointing at everyone, telling them their manner and age of death. For some, their death is far in the future—age 103!—and they laugh. But for six passengers, their predicted deaths are not far away at all. Cherry, of course, does not remember doing this and continues with her life. The book follows Cherry and delves into her past, providing a detailed picture of her life. It also follows the six passengers with current death dates. The book captivates the reader by presenting the story from several different viewpoints, and in the end, it reveals how this encounter changed these people's lives. It is an interesting storyline, and I was glad to be along for the ride.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Liane Moriarty, and Crown Publishing for the opportunity to read this ARC

Loved this novel. It starts in an airport with an unmemorable woman (Cherry) boarding a plane a long with many other passengers who become important. During the last moment of the flight, Cherry marches down the plane aisle announcing what she believes to be everyone's cause of death and the age they will die. Needless to say, when a few people start to die right on schedule, there is much consternation.

The story is not told chronologically, but generally tells Cherry's history interspersed with the present day passengers and what they are doing or not doing to avoid imminent death. I thought the premise was hokey but the author made it work.

I'm positive it could be a mini-series if anyone is listening!

4 stars, great story! I enjoyed the different backgrounds of all of the characters and what different people would do if they knew when they would die. The only thing that could have made this book better for me is if the chapters had the names of the characters on them. It was a little confusing at times figuring out who the chapter was about.

Her name isn't Cheryl - it's Cherry - but now she's known as the Death Lady from the flight. It was an ordinary day. that turned into anything else but ordinary The flight from Hobart to Sydney was delayed, but once off the ground nothing should go wrong. Except for one lady who went through the plane telling every passenger she saw the age of their death and the cause. And strangely enough, some of those predictions started coming true. Three deaths later, people were trying to find the Death Lady to find out if her predictions would still hold true. From the anxious mother of a baby boy, to an elderly couple, to a young man just returning from the funeral of his much too young to die friend, to the beautiful flight attendant to the newlyweds traveling in their wedding wear. Who would live and who would meet the fate given to them by her? And does Cherry even really realize what she did? A very compelling and enjoyable read showing parallel lives all influenced by one woman. Thank you so much to NetGalley, Liane Moriarty and Crown Publishing for the opportunity to read this very unique book.

It’s giving Final Destination vibes. I wanted to like this book more, however, there was too many characters to keep track of. I understand why each character was significant, but I kept getting characters confused.

It took me a little bit to get into this, but once I did, I was swept away. It’s a beautiful novel about a woman who makes predictions of people’s death and the consequences of this. A great look at enjoying your life!

Interesting premise, death cause and age predictions on a plane flight. But was it real? What to do if you knew? Many characters to get to know in this book. It was sometimes hard to follow who the chapter was about at first. As the book developed you got to know the characters better and were reminded of their “fate.” It was a bit anticlimactic. But I did enjoy the ending!

Wow! This book was so good I had to read it all in one day to find out what was going to happen! From the first word to the last I was drawn in by the psychic’s words to the passengers on the plane and how their lives played out (both good and bad) after her age and type of death proclamations. Great characters, interesting paths taken, and so many thoughts swirling make for an excellent read. Highly recommend!

This book was so intriguing! The plot was different from any other book I have ever read, which made it a real treat to read.

A lady stands up on a plane and begins predicting all the passengers deaths. She gives them all a cause of death and an age. While many of them are skeptical, it shakes them all up. Can they change their fate with the information given or are they destined to die when and how this lady predicted?

I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough when reading the chapters about the passengers on the plane and found myself at times bored reading the chapters narrated by the “psychic” who made the predictions. I definitely enjoyed this book and I am glad I was given the opportunity to read it. I always enjoy Liane’s books and this was no exception.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Add this to your TBR for September 9 📖🎀☕️

If you knew when and how you would die, would you try to change the course?

This book got me from the first couple chapters. Waiting on a plane delay, and a lady stands up, walks the aisles and is pointing to people. She says the age, and the way. The age they will die, and how that death will happen. People first say she’s crazy, then some start to question and wonder if maybe she isn’t. Six of the passengers have a very early death. They called the gal “The Death Lady”. The oddest thing is that not a single person remembers her. Or can recall who she was. But after a month, when exactly how she said, one person dies. People start to wonder more, and go back to remember that moment they laughed her off. Then two more pass, exactly as she said, and now everyone’s trying to change the course of their life….or death as the lady stated on the plane.

Liane Moriartys book and show was Big Little Lies was an absolute favorite of mine. (If you haven’t read or seen it, highly suggest!!) Her writing, full of suspense, and drama has always left me with cliff hangers. This book made me close it a few times and pounder, what would I do? I loved the characters in this book, and the honesty they shared. They were each so relatable to the readers of the daily life and struggle these individuals had too, and then their life was shifted by this one moment. I am really hoping this becomes a show or movie also!

Thank you for the absolute pleasure of this advance copy! It was a beautifully written, thought provoking book people are going to love! @netgalley @lianemoriarty_official @crownpublishing ed

While I haven’t loved all of her books, Liane Moriarty is an absolute must read author for me. Some of her early books got me back into my love of reading after a few years off, and her latest is right up there with some of my favorites of hers. Here One Moment has such a unique and thoughtful storyline. I loved the mix of mystery, connection, and mental health awareness that was deeply shared in this book. This story of life, love, death, and fate had my attention from the very first chapter, and I was sad to see this book come to an end. In my opinion, this is one her best and not one to miss!

Thank you to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for the advanced digital copy of this book.

What started out as an average flight quickly went south when it was delayed. Tensions were high, and then something astounding happened… a woman, who would come to be known as the “Death Lady,” went down the aisle of the plane while airborne pointing to passengers and informing them of their age and cause of death. Although some were told they would live to a ripe old age, others were told that their death was imminent. While there was obvious alarm upon hearing such news, chaos really ensues when someone from the plane dies at the age and manner predicted.

Liane Moriarty does an excellent job weaving an eclectic group of characters together into an addictive, thought-provoking tale. The plot focuses on the passengers from the plane and what happens to them after receiving their end of life predictions, while also giving the backstory of the psychic who binds them all together.

Based on the book’s plot description, I had expected to be turning the pages with bated breath waiting to see if the Death Lady’s predictions would come true. What I did not expect, was to get so emotionally connected to the characters. Each of them stole a tiny piece of my heart, but also had me inserting myself into their respective scenarios, wondering how I would react in the same situation.

If you had the option to know how and when you were going to die, would you want to know? And what would you do with that information if you did find out? Here One Moment is a captivating story that will leave you thinking long after you have turned the last page.

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Here One Moment - Liane Moriarty

📖 When a flight is delayed over an hour the passengers think that will be the most memorable part of their travels. When a woman stands in flight and begins telling others their cause of death and age of death, things become interesting. Those who get long life expectancies regard the woman as harmless and a bit loony. Those who get less time to live feel upset and put off by the experience. When they land most put “The Death Lady” out of their minds… that is until the first death she accurately predicted. Which is then followed by a second and third. Who was that lady, and can fate be fought?

📚 Liane Moriarty is a “auto-read” author for me. I would read her grocery list if she would publish it. She has a knack for creating characters and intertwining their stories in an interesting and captivating way. I found myself wanting to know more about each of the characters who had POV in the chapters. How characters end up being connected and explored outside of the flight was masterfully done.

🌟 If you’re a Liane Moriarty fan, you’re interested in exploring free will and destiny in novel form, or you’re drawn to mysterious stories that make you wonder what will happen next then you should check out Here One Moment.

I was able to read an advanced reader copy of this book and I am so thankful to Liane Moriarty and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to review this book. I am a huge fan of her work, so this was a dream come true! Here One Moment will be published September 10th.

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