Liane Moriarty presents an intriguing concept: what if you were told when and how you’d die. In this case, the novel presents it by way of an elderly lady advising each passenger on a flight and explores the aftermath of her predictions.

Sadly, while this should make for a captivating read, I found the story dragged and was, at times, hard to follow. Maybe it’s just the ARC but the été was no indication of which character we were following at any given time, which could cause confusion as paragraphs jumped from one to another without a mention of the change of perspective. It’s a good read, just slightly disappointing, given the appeal of the plot.

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for the ARC!

I enjoy Liane Moriarty books for a mindless “thriller” that does not require too much emotional and brain space, i say this as a compliment :)

I truly enjoy reading Liane Moriarty’s books however, her latest Here One Moment I found a long read. It is a multi POV story of suspense and contemplation. The plot concept was fabulous “the lady of death” makes her way through the cabin of a plane, predicting the cause of death and age of death for all the passengers on board, her response to people FATE WON’T BE FOUGHT! This lent itself to meeting many characters.
I was engaged in most parts of the book, some chapters felt like fillers, I found the "Cherry" chapters mostly uninteresting.

The big question is if you knew your age and cause of death, would you do anything differently? Can you outrun fate? Can you manipulate statistical likelihood? Does one person's experience affect another?

Thank you #netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

4.3 out of 5

I enjoyed the book. The story was unique to me and kept me engaged for the first bit. Then it rambled for a bit, at which point I switched between other books, but I still wanted to keep going and find out what would happen at the end. It was quite a long story with psychic elements, but the ultimate message was a powerful one and very thought-provoking.... if you knew how it would all end, would you change anything at all? We tend to reminisce about our past and make plans for the future, so much so, that we often forget to live in the moment. We tend to brush past the little joys of daily living and aspire to grand 'memorable' plans.

Many thanks to the author and NetGalley for an ARC for an honest review

This was an interesting story. I enjoyed following the various characters as they navigated life once the predictions were given. And its interesting how each dealt with the information and how it changed (or didn't ) their lives.
I think my favorite part was how some of these characters were woven together so in the end, they found the fortune teller and resolved it all.
I definitely felt tension as predictions "appeared" to come true and as the story followed some of them, I was anxious it was their "time". Makes you think, "if I knew when the end was coming, what would I do differently? And if I would do something differently, why aren't I doing it now?"

Wow, what an interesting premise for a novel. I was hooked from the moment I read the description for this new novel from master author, Liane Moriarty.

If you were suddenly told your cause of death, and age which you would die, how would you react? Would you be angry, terrified, or maybe elated and at peace? Would you change how you live your life? Maybe you would become obsessed in your attempts to avoid the prediction, maybe you would carry on as though nothing happened. Part of this depends on your views regarding fate, as well as your level of belief in the veracity of the individual who told you.

This novel explains what happens after a plane full of individuals are all given their cause of death and age of death, including the children, and even a baby. A choice number of them become the POVs for this novel, giving the reader an inside glimpse at their reactions, and how their lives look pre and post prediction. The main POV however, is that of the presumed "psychic" who was in a bit of a trance when she made those predictions. We begin to understand her life before that fateful flight, and why she ultimately did what she did.

Incredibly engrossing I enjoyed every page of this novel and simply couldn't wait to find out what would happen to each and every character.

Thank you to Penguin Random House Canada and Netgalley

I was drawn in from the first page. Liane has a gift to world build, give us richly layered characters with little effort, and fill the story with twists and turns that will leave you turning every page faster and faster. This one was exceptional!

Wow! What a page turner!

A (maybe) psychic, Cherry, hands out age and manner of death to people on her flight. The book tells Cherry's story, as well as the story of some of her flight mates. When a few of her predictions come true, the others wonder if they can break this curse.

3.5. I liked the book, but I didn’t love it. I will definitely read more books by this author. So far I’ve read 2 and many are on my TBR.

This story is heavily character driven, so if that doesn’t interest you, then I would suggest skipping it.

I ended up predicting correctly about the reasoning behind the plane event. I did find the book too long, I felt could’ve cut around 100 pages or so to get the same story and appreciate the profoundness more - I just felt like there was a lot of filler within some of the great quotes of life lessons. More specifically, I feel like Cherry’s chapters at times could’ve been shorter- I did appreciate the 1-2 page length chapters within the book). I thought all the bracketed material in Cherry’s chapter was unnecessary and found the frequency a bit overkill for my reading taste.

Ethan and Allegra characters are where my main attention and investment was. Also the mother and young son too.

I didn’t feel invested in Cherry as a character until nearing the end of the book when it discusses more about her mother and husbands. I liked the tie ins at the end with her mother and the plane people. I really enjoyed the ending.

I liked the math that was being discussed as it’s math that I took courses in and excelled with in university so it was something I was familiar with. And, I appreciate it being put into a book as you don’t see that type of topic being discussed.

Enjoyed OGT (IYKYK)!

I found the concept of spiritualism/realism and the essence of prediction (spiritual/analytical) fascinating. In my opinion, the length of the book made it drawn out for my taste but the key concept of the story was strong and a great topic for discussion. I would definitely recommend for book clubs or buddy reading.


Thank you Penguin Random House Canada (Doubleday Canada) and Netgalley for an eARC copy to review!

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 and Penguin Random House Canada | Doubleday Canada in exchange for my honest review

Liane Moriarty does it again! If you're a fan of her unique brand of psychological intrigue and ability to delve into the psyche of her characters, you won't be disappointed.

What if you were a passenger on a plane when someone stood and began telling each fellow passenger what age they would be when they died and the cause of death? This is precisely what happens on a short domestic flight on Australia. Would you believe her predictions? If so how would you let it affect your life? Some passengers are given decades before their predicted deaths but a few are given much shorter spans. It is these we follow as they continue to live their lives under the cloud of death. Well written with a lot of characters but presented in a way that is not at all confusing. One of those books you won't want to put down.
Thanks to #NetGalley#HereOneMoment#PenguinRandomHouse for the EARC

Thank you NetGalley for the advance copy of this novel for review purposes.

Liane Moriarty is one of my favourite authors. I was very excited to have the opportunity to read this novel.

Moriarty did not disappoint! The plot of this novel was intriguing right from the start. The stories of the characters unfolded in an interesting manner that made me miss sleep on more than one evening.

I have read all of Liane Moriarty's novels and she continues to be one of my favourite authors.

I was intrigued by the synopsis of this book and was looking forward to the read. From the first page I was curious and kept reading: who was this woman and what was she doing on this flight, disrupting the passengers? As the story progresses and you find out more about Cherry and her life, along with six of the passengers that we’re kept in touch with, I was still intrigued.
I’m not sure at what point I started to skim, little by little. The book wasn’t holding my attention and I found the plot a bit far-fetched.
I know I’m in the minority as I have read the 5 and 4 star reviews and for those readers, Moriarty has penned a fabulous book laced with suspense and mystery. Not so for me. The concept just didn’t click. *** 1/2

Thank you to NetGalley and Crown Publishing for providing me with my ARC.

I was so confused at the beginning of this books because there were a lot of characters to keep track of. As my brain started tracking who was who, the book became easier to follow and I started to like that we were flipping between characters and their stories.

I like how this story ended, Liane Moriarty did a great job of tying everything together and wrapping up the story lines.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for providing an arc in exchange for a review of Here One Moment.

Another page turner from Liane Moriarty. In the midst of the anxiety of a delayed flight to Sydney (complete with crying baby and sick toddler), an otherwise forgettable older woman walks down the aisle and delivers every passenger a concerning prediction - their age and cause of death. While some laugh it off, others have concerns - is this woman psychic? What does she know about them that they don't? How much do they need to worry?

Asking the age-old questions "what would you do if you knew you when you were going to die? What if it was soon?", Moriarty explores how many of the airplane's passengers deal with these predictions, especially when they seem to start coming true.

"Here One Moment" by Liane Moriarty is a page-turner of the highest order. Your heart races as you read through chapter after surprising chapter, in an attempt to solve the mystery at the heart of the novel. But the title is a lie. "Here One Moment" stays with you, and will have you thinking for days after you reach its most satisfying conclusion.

At some point, all of us have either asked, or been asked, "if knew you were dying, would you live your life differently?" "Here One Moment" uses that provocative question as its premise. The novel begins when an elderly woman, on a flight from Hobart to Sydney, Australia stands up and begins telling her fellow passengers how and when she expects each of them to die.

The novel starts like a thriller, but it soon becomes clear that it is much, much more than that. It looks at whether we have free will or if fate dictates the course and direction of our lives. At first, things seem to be clearly on the side of destiny. But that's when Moriarty's magic really takes over.

This book is all about what happens when we say "yes" or "no" to the opportunities and obstacles life throws at all of us. It becomes a brilliant examination of the ups and downs, the highs and lows encountered by everyone, That is one of the wonders of this book. There are no superheroes here, just a collection of ordinary people - for example, an anxious mother, an overworked middle-aged man with a family who want to see more of him, and a pair of newlyweds. Their relatability makes the woman's expectations about their death all the more harrowing because we can see our own lives mirrored in theirs.

The concept and character of death may drive the plot, but in reality the novel is an exquisite and poignant depiction of love, loss and grief. Because really, when you look at life closely enough, we are all "Here One Moment" and gone the next.

Thanks you NetGalley for giving me the chance to enjoy this wonderful book.

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Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review.
Here One Moment releases September 10, 2024

On a delayed flight to Sydney, a rather unassuming woman proceeds to tell everyone on board how and when they’ll die.
Would you want to know that kind of life changing information about yourself? Would you try to change what’s already set in stone by fate?

This had an interesting concept but was long-winded and not executed very well.
Character pov’s bled into each other and it was super frustrating not being able to clearly distinguish a separation within chapters.

Even though there’s this looming energy of death for a full flights worth of people, the stakes never felt dire since there were so many characters to keep track of.
Ultimately, this lacked the depth and thought-provoking takeaways you’d hope to find from such an introspective theme.

This book has a truly wild premise. A passenger seated on an airplane feels a compulsion to get up, walk down the aisle and tell each of her fellow passengers their specific date and cause of death. The passengers don’t know what to believe (who is this lady?!) until the predictions slowly start coming true. We follow the lives of several passengers as they navigate life after finding out their fate.

While this book was very original and quite readable, I found it very difficult to digest. To be clear, I finished the book and I found it very engaging (come on, it’s Liane!) but so much talk of death and confronting one’s mortality made me feel uneasy and anxious (extra anxious!).

I seriously could NOT put this book down. As a fan of Liane Moriarty, I felt as this was kind of in line with some of her older works (What Alice Forgot, The Husband's Secret) where it kept me o0n my toes. I had to keep reading this book until the end because I got so involved with the stories (what Liane does well!) and I needed to see what was going to happen next. I feel like sometimes things in life are unexplainable and LM words things in such a way that is so real but also so entertaining. Another great book! I have to be honest I wasn't the biggest fan of Apples or Nine Perfect... but I did really enjoy this one.