I have been a fan of Liane Moriarty since I first read Big Little Lies many years ago. I wasn't sure about the subject matter of this book, it seemed a little wild but I went with it. I was really drawn into the story line and I couldn't put the book down. I needed to know if the predictions would come true- especially for the passengers who were given early death predictions. I found the first half of the book to be very much a thriller. And then the second half of the book felt more like the Liane Moriarty books that I am familiar with. It was very interesting too see how the characters would all be connected and to see what their fates would be by the end of the book. While this wasn't my favourite of her books it was still very entertaining and would be a great book to read with a book club. SO many questions about fate and if you can change it.

4.5 rounded up to 5.

This was a beautiful exploration of how humans adapt to the idea of fate. Moriarty writes about each person with a deep amount of care and intimacy. This is a long, winding story that makes you think about what you do, if it happened to you?

I struggled a bit with the POVs switching, it may have been that I read the digital ARC, but I found that there wasn't a clear enough indication that I was entering a new POV until it started (no page breaks etc). and there were A LOT of POVs.

Moriarty is extremely talented, and as she switches between characters, her writing style and narrative changes to reflect the way that would speak. You truly are entering their worlds and minds. This book will have me contemplating for a long time, would I try to fight fate? and ultimately, am I living the life I want to be living?

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

I liked the premise of this book immediately and I was really looking forward to this read. However, as weirdly as it may sound, only the middle was good. The beginning was so incredibly slow, and then the denouement happened too fast! It wasn't bad, but I really feel like it could've been handled better.

Imagine knowing your age and the manner of your own death. How would you react? Would you ignore it out of hand? Would you take measures to prevent it from happening?

The premise of this book drew me in immediately - I was so excited to receive this ARC! I’ve been chasing the high of Big Little Lies and A Husband’s Secret for ages.

While Here One Moment delivered on the engaging storytelling and character driven story, it didn’t quite reach the heights of my two favourites. I was hoping for some big revelations and a deeper meaning to be explored. But, I it still kept me turning pages and I think it will be popular with a lot of readers.

Thank you to NetGalley and Doubleday Canada for this free ARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

The title and plot for this book appealed to me immediately, and Liane Moriarty did not disappoint. Who doesn't want to know how and when they die? It's a dangerous question. The book is exciting and written excitedly. It seems almost frantic at points, which can be hard to hold on to each persons individual storyline but I think the author was just enjoying telling these tales. Nothing was forgotten, I just had to be patient for some characters story to continue, all while learning the history of the main character. I also really enjoyed the setting of Australia which is a nice change of location for 99% of books a read. This story has love, and mystery, a bit of fantasy and some humour and I'd recommend it to anyone really.

Thanks to the author and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book.

An interesting premise, leading to an engaging plot, which is chock-full of well-drawn characters.

It all begins with a seventy-ish lady, with nice silver hair, neatly dressed and not at all flashy. The kind of woman you might not notice. On this day, on a simple flight from Hobart, Australia to Sydney, the “Death Lady”, as she will come to be known, suddenly and somewhat harshly, audibly predicts the date and manner of death of a number of passengers on the flight.

The result, as you would expect, is chaotic. The book pivots at this point, leading us deeper into the life, loves, and motivations of “Cherry” herself (our mysterious fortune teller) - providing the backstory to help the reader understand how these terrible and traumatic happenings could be foreseen.

As expected, the story also follows the lives of several of the affected passengers, - their coping and the aftermath of the horrific predictions.

This is a story a reader will find hard to put down. The premise, fascinating as it is, is both hair-raising and intriguing, raises all sorts of questions, including:

Will these passengers die, as was predicted, or can their “fate” be avoided?

How would it change your life if you knew the date of your death - would you live each day more mindfully, more gratefully?

And, of course:

How will the author extricate herself from the bleak realities of a plot laden with so many upcoming deaths?

Without giving the plot away (no spoilers here), you will need to read the book to learn more. This reader, for one, found the ending (for each of the characters) clever enough to be satisfying.

A great big thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for an ARC of this book. All thoughts presented are my own.

*** FOUR AND A HALF SHINY STARS

3.5* rounded up

I love books that are circular for lack of a better work. Everything leads back into something or someone you’ve already met and it all feels like it’s stitched up so nicely t the end.

This is what this book felt like. You need to pay attention to the details because they all matter.

The book is about grief; about a lady who makes predictions about when people will die. Half of the time we hear from her, in her voice, about herself and her life. The other half we jump from one passenger to the other. All of them got predictions and we get to see their lives in bits and pieces.

This story is a little long, probably because it’s many stories. It is definitely not fast-paced and it took me awhile to get through it. But, I’m glad I read it through and didn’t stop. The ending was hopeful and so perfectly tied up (in a way that wasn’t annoying).

If you’re a fan of women’s fiction, I can see you enjoying this story. If you like general fiction or something that requires paying attention, definitely pick this up.

Honestly, I found the premise of this book fascinating (someone who can predict the death dates of anyone she touches) and I give the author credit in her ability to weave a very creative storyline when, deep down the reader knows that this sort of power simply can't exist.

I was intrigued right to the end ... the use of multiple storylines kept me interested. It wasn't hard to keep reading to find out what happened. The ending relied on a couple of convenient coincidences (common with a lot of general fiction) but was certainly on the positive side of believable.

Overall, this was a very enjoyable book. It's my first exposure to the author and I'll definitely read more.

Once I saw Liane Moriarty had another book out, I was sold. Here One Moment is on the longer side compared to what I'm used to. I like crime or psychological thrillers that are around 300 pages, but this was 500+ pages. It didn't feel like that, though. The story was intriguing and mesmerizing from the beginning.

We get the viewpoint of five or six different characters, and it's a great look at how people change as they start to believe something. One of the view points is an elderly woman who tells people on a plane when and how they will die. As the predictions come true, the others start to think the woman has given them their dates. They change the way they're living, reminding us really that we should all live our lives as if it's going to end soon. Moriarty always has some sort of message in her books, and the message in this one is about appreciating life.

We also get the reminder that we can't trust everyone we meet or love. Some of the predictions are downright terrifying, and yet, there is a lightness to the story. It's easy to become attached to many of the characters, even the ones on the peripheral of the story. You want them to change their fates; do something so as not to just give in. But the question then is whether you can change your fate. What about the Butterfly Effect?

This novel really left me with a lot of questions, in a good way. It made me ponder life and my own mortality, and I'm excited to read more from Moriarty.

*A Compelling Read with Depth and Emotion

Liane Moriarty's "Here One Moment" is a masterfully crafted novel that keeps readers engrossed from start to finish. Moriarty's signature storytelling shines through with rich, multi-dimensional characters and a plot that unfolds with unexpected twists.

The novel delves into themes of loss, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships. Moriarty's ability to weave together multiple perspectives provides a nuanced view of the central conflict, allowing readers to empathize deeply with each character's journey. The narrative is both poignant and thought-provoking, leaving a lasting impression.

The pacing is generally strong, though there are moments where the story slows down a bit. However, the emotional payoff is well worth the investment. Moriarty’s writing is sharp and insightful, and her knack for capturing the subtleties of human behavior adds a layer of authenticity to the story.

Overall, "Here One Moment" is a captivating read that showcases Moriarty's talent for blending drama and psychological insight. It’s a book that will resonate with anyone who has experienced the turbulence of personal loss and the journey toward healing. Highly recommended for fans of contemporary fiction who appreciate a well-crafted, emotionally rich

This book started off a bit slow for me, I wasn’t sure if I was going to enjoy it. After a couple of chapters I was engrossed in the story, I really enjoyed it. It was an interesting concept, imagine being told when and how you will die. I found the reactions of the people interesting- makes you think about how or if you would change how you live if you knew. Well done! Thanks you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

On a regular flight from Hobart to Sydney a mysterious woman predicts when and how people will die. After three people die, as predicted by Cherry, later coined “The Death Lady”, the remaining passengers start getting more nervous and create a Facebook page to try and locate her. I really enjoyed reading about all five passenger’s stories. Cherry’s story was so endearing; her loves and loss and her mother “Madam Mae” the fortune teller. The flow of the book felt choppy with small chapters jumping back and forth from these multiple point of view. Don’t let the 500+ pages prevent you from reading this book, with short chapters and lots of white space it will fly by. I liked how Cherry’s identity was discovered through the multiple passengers discovering connections with people they know.

Really loved the premise of this book the story was unique, entertaining, heartwarming and suspenseful. Such a beautiful cover and aptly depicts the Butterfly Theory that outcomes are predictable or are they!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advance Readers Copy.

When you get on a flight you might expect some delays but you don't except to find out how you will die and at what age. For some people they find out they have a long run way until they die but others just a few months to years. Everyone is terrified by this one passenger who is predicting there future's. Should they believe her or continue on with their day?

8/10

Slow start, strong finish. I really didn't understand what was going on until later when the lead character's backstory was revealed. I did cry at the end. It was well done. This is the type of book that makes me question how I am living my life. The only thing that I really didn't like was that there were too many characters to keep track of - there were at least 10.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy I received.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty.

On a delayed flight, a lady later known as the “Death Lady” walks down the aisles of the plane and gives each passenger a prediction - age of death, cause of death. When the first few passengers from the flight start dying the way she predicted, people start to believe she is actually able to predict deaths and worry that their prediction will come true next.

I really liked the premise of this novel, it is unlike any other book I have read. I was invested in finding out what happened to each character, and I wanted to find out how each of their stories ended. I was curious whether the characters lives would follow the death predictions, or if the predictions would not come true.

However, I found there were a lot of characters to keep up with, and at the beginning I worried that we would have to follow ALL the individuals on the plane! The chapters were short, but the switching between each character so often was confusing, and I had a hard time figuring out which person I was reading about, as it wasn’t clearly marked on the chapter (i.e. other novels with various POV have the name of the character at the beginning of each chapter). I also had a hard time with the chapters dealing with Cherry’s history, as those jumped around in time and it was hard to keep them straight sometimes. I also found it was a bit longer than it could have been, a lot of background could have been skipped.

Overall I enjoyed it and would recommend the book, it was definitely interesting and made me think. 4 stars!

On an ordinary day, a domestic flight is delayed for an hour and a half. The flight takes off late but otherwise nothing technical happens, but it is a flight that will never be forgotten. As the flight nears its end, an older lady gets up walking through the cabin and predicting age of death, and cause of death for all of the passengers. Some people are given justifiably great news, anticipating a long life and a peaceful death. Yet, there are others whose cause of death and proximity to their current age find themselves unsure what to believe and caught up with the possibility of the woman being right.

Moriarty writes another unique and telling novel commenting quietly on the strength of the relationships we build, and the power of knowing what lies ahead. The question of whether or not one would want to know their expected cause and time of death is something many people discuss as a 'what if'. I would rather not know, and instead choose to live every day to its fullest. This story led me to question that belief system, especially the story of the little boy predicted to drown; as a mother, I could not imagine what that knowledge would do to me!

These stories are woven together so beautifully. There is enough personal details about each of the characters that they are individually interesting, but it is woven together with stories of the woman who predicted the deaths, and her life as the daughter of a fortune teller. The first half of the book builds anticipation until the first death, and then it is a fast paced mystery of how the story will wrap up and come to the end. This is sure to be one of my favourite reads of the year!

This novel opens on a seemingly normal domestic flight in Australia. The flight, however, is about to take a turn as some of the passengers are advised when and how they will die by a fellow passenger. While the news seems surreal to them initially, it becomes very real when the predictions start coming true.

I found the premise of this novel appealing—specifically the question of whether events in an individual’s life are due to fate, luck or the result of the choices made. While it took me a while to engage with the characters in this novel, I was surprised to discover how invested I became in their stories. In the end, I am glad I read this novel, as I really enjoyed it. I think it could cause a lot of discussion for a book club.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for providing me with an ARC of this novel. All of the opinions offered in this review are my own and do not include AI generated content.

What an intriguing, thought-provoking book! I expected to think about it from the passengers' point of view -- how would I react if I learned my child or I might die at a young age? To what lengths would I go to try to make sure that didn't happen? -- but my favourite part of the story might have been learning about the "Death Lady" herself and how she came to be on the plane predicting passengers' deaths.

I really enjoyed Here One Moment and will wholeheartedly recommend it to others, with one caveat: people who don't tend to like multiple-POV stories will probably have trouble getting into it.

Thanks to the publisher and to NetGalley for the opportunity to read a digital ARC in advance of publication.

Intricate, thought-provoking, and immersive!

Here One Moment is a pensive, moving, emotionally-charged novel that takes you into the lives of a handful of people whose worlds are irrevocably changed and linked by one plane ride and a woman who feels the need to tell every passenger the age and manner in which they will die.

The prose is eloquent and intense. The characters, including all the supporting characters, are complex, conflicted, and genuine. And the plot is a compelling, sobering tale of life, love, loss, family, friendship, grief, guilt, acceptance, fate, consequences, and choices.

Overall, Here One Moment will make you think and will resonate with you long after the final page. It’s an impactful, enthralling, reflective tale by Moriarty that does a remarkable job of highlighting humanities weaknesses and emotional fragility and reminds us just how important it is to appreciate all those little things in life, the moments, the sunsets, and the shared smiles.

Definitely a must read. This is another book that you don't want it to end. It is such a lovely, beautiful story. No murders to solve or sinister plots here. What you do have is a beautifully woven tale of how peoples lives are so entwined and how they fit all together in the end.

I must admit, that this old brain did have trouble with all the names at the beginning of the book, and did find myself quite often thinking, "Who is this person again?" It did take me about 30% into the book before I got comfortable with who the actual narrator was. That being said, I still highly recommend the book. Don't miss out on this one folks.