*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*

On an ordinary afternoon on an ordinary domestic flight, Cherry Lockwood stands up and begins predicting the age and cause of her fellow passengers deaths. While most of the passengers remain skeptical (after all, who predicts a seven-year old's death by drowning? Or new bride's death by intimate partner homicide?), when deaths begin to occur as predicted, people have to make a decision. Are they going to live like the predictions are set in stone, or are they going to fight until the end?

The story follows seven main characters, including Cherry "The Death Lady" herself, with impending demises. Told in alternating points of view, as more of Cherry's past is revealed and odd coincidences begin to occur to our narrators, Liane Moriarty tackles the idea of fate versus free will. How much do our everyday decisions impact our longevity? Is it impossible to fight against destiny, or does it change based on choice?

Complicated, twisting, and interwoven, the seven main characters each have a vivid and meaningful story to tell. Some in particular, Allegra, Ethan, and Paula, were particularly compelling. However, it was difficult at times to keep track of all the character-- and since there was no marker at the beginning of each chapter, it was sometimes confusing who's point of view I was reading.

By the end of HERE FOR A MOMENT, I was completely enthralled and I thoroughly enjoyed the thoughtful connections of. each character's story. However, much of the book could have been cut back-- perhaps even entire character's. While the first few chapters of the book were intriguing, the plot slowed way down until the last third of the book as impending deaths loomed closer.

This book was more philosophical and literary than fast-paced thriller. It gave me plenty to think on about life and gratitude, as well as whether or not I believe in psychics.