One Moment

Oh this book ❤ I really wanted to love it as when I was approved to read it the author sent a lovely message through. And I did, I loved it so much! Heart-warming and such a sweet sweet story. The ending I was NOT expecting but it was perfect. I don't want to give anything away but read it. You won't regret it. But have some tissues at the ready. Just lovely 😊

I wasn’t sure at first about this story but it sucked me in pretty quickly and I absolutely loved this book. I loved all the characters especially Evie, I related to her so much. It was nice reading a story that highlighted a hidden disability, Evie’s struggles felt very real and how she dealt with her illness internally and externally and how others treated her too. I have fibromyalgia so similar symptoms so I understood her so much especially when talking to her mum. So thanks to the author for being authentic and making us feel like we can be loved even with our disabilities. So I will be recommending this book to everyone and anyone and I will be purchasing this book to go on my bookcase.

An incredible read that gave me all the feels. I loved the writing style, I found it so engaging and the story hooked me and didn't let me go. The charcaters were well developed and I took them to my hear. It made me laugh, made me cry and left me breathless. I loved it.

Oh my word, I loved this book! The story is so incredibly romantic and made me gasp and cry in numerous places, it is so well written, heartbreaking, emotional and inspirational - simply loved it. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an early copy in return for an honest review.

I raced through this amazing story of Evie and Scarlett, discovering more about their friendship as the story unfolded.

Early in the story, Scarlett is killed in an accident. This fact is made clear right at the start of the book, but the circumstances and feelings evoked by this, were quite profound.

As bereaved best friend, likening her relationship with Scarlett as that of Cristina and Meredith from Grey’s Anatomy, and suffering from MS symptoms, Evie is utterly bereft.

What unfolds is brilliantly told. Such a realistic and difficult scenario fraught with trouble, sadness, resentment and despair, yet with small pockets of hope.

I read this book in one day. I couldn’t put it down. Well done Becky Hunter

Thanks to #NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book ahead of publication in exchange for an honest review

Evie is devastated at the death of her best friend, Scarlett. Scarlett is stuck in some kind of limbo watching down on her friends and family, furious that she doesn't get to play out her own hopes and dreams. She certainly doesn't want Evie to give Nate, the man she holds responsible for her death, the time of day.

I absolutely loved this story, hope, grief and love. Tenderly written it made me want to cry in places for Evie. A heartbreaking but beautiful story.

One Moment by Becky Hunter

Ohhhh this book.... BEAUTIFUL! A lovely story about friendship, grief, illness and romance. I loved the characters and the story of Evie and Scarlett's friendship. And I loved the aftermath - Evie and Nate, Astrid/Anna. Great to see chronic illness written about so authentically too. The author has written an amazing book and I'm sure it's going to be HUGE... fantastic story, fantastic characters, couldn't put it down! Very, VERY highly recommended.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

Occasionally I like to take a break from kidnapping and murder and read some women's fiction. I usually enjoy the more lighthearted journey, but I love it when a novel offers me so much more than a love story, and this is the case with One Moment. Becky Hunter is a wonderful talent and she made me cry tears of joy, sadness, anger and happiness all within the space of 300 pages.

In the very first line of the novel, the narrator, Scarlett, tells the reader she is about to die. It's an inventive way to begin a novel, but I was a little wary - supernatural isn't usually my thing. However, this approach absolutely works and it's a brilliant way to get to know Scarlett and understand her relationship with Evie. I really enjoyed seeing her shift between different scenes and comment on what was happening.

Evie is Scarlett's best friend and flatmate and we meet her as she learns of Scarlett's death. She is also coming to terms with a Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis, and is in the process of learning what she can and can't do. It was wonderful to see her grow throughout the story and try new things and I was really rooting for her as the plot took shape. As someone who has a physical disability, it's brilliant to see disabled people represented in fiction and Becky Hunter has done it so well. Her research is impeccable and this really shines through in the creation of Evie's character.

The ending of One Moment is unexpected but it fits the novel so perfectly and I will have Evie and Scarlett in my heart for a long time.

From the moment I first read the synopsis for this book I was excited, and from beginning to end, this brilliant debut had me hooked!

The day Scarlett dies should have been one of the most important of her life so far; the start of her getting to fulfil her dreams. But now she will never get the chance and she’s still here – wherever that may be – watching the effects of her death on those she loved the most.

Evie cannot begin to contemplate her life without Scarlett in it and she definitely cannot forgive Nate, the man she blames for her death. But Nate keeps appearing when she least expects him to, sending her life in directions she’d never let herself believe possible.

If you could go back, knowing everything that happens after, all as a result of just one moment in time, would you change the course of history or do it all over again?

I really liked the alternating chapter perspectives of Evie (in the third person) and Scarlett (in the first person) and was so invested in both of these characters. I loved how unique Scarlett was in being able to see her family and Evie as they struggle to continue without her. She could choose to observe what she wanted in the present and could also transport herself back to re-live memories in her then body (even though she couldn’t change anything about them). I loved getting to learn more about Evie and Scarlett as the book progressed and seeing the journey Evie went on thanks to Nate. I also loved Evie’s interactions with next door neighbour Astrid!

It’s hard to say more without giving things away but there were so many incredible and thought provoking moments that I know will stay with me. It is such a beautiful story and one that I really didn’t want to have to come to an end. As for that final chapter, my goodness! That will always be one moment I will remember forever!

I just adored this beautiful debut and honestly cannot recommend it highly enough. I cannot wait to see what Becky writes in the future!

One moment by Becky Hunter is such a beautiful book. I am not ashamed to say I cried reading this story. Filled with such tender moments that when you finish the book you will be filled with hope. Parts so uplifting. Pick this book up when it hits the shelfs in March.

One Moment is an impressive debut from Becky Hunter with a powerful message of hope , love and friendship. Evie is struggling with her recent diagnosis of MS but her world is completely shattered when her best friend since childhood and current flatmate is killed in a tragic accident. She is in danger of retreating into her solitary life even more than she already was after her boyfriend broke up with her
Meanwhile her friend Scarlett is trying to come to terms with the fact that she is dead, and there are so many things that she did not get to do, so many dreams that she will never see come true. All she can do is watch over Evie , which is how she learns that Nate, the man she blames for her death is becoming something of a fixture in Evie's life., and somehow seems to be drawing her out of her self imposed seclusion.
I loved the premise of this book, the idea of a friendship so strong that it endured even beyond death, and through various flashback sequences told from Scarlett's perspective we see just how the friendship came to be. I also really appreciated how the author tackled a character with a chronic illness, showing how much the effects can vary from day to day , and how often the worst symptoms can be invisible to others, making it hard for them to understand the persons experiences. I really appreciated seeing how Evie gradually gained more confidence and learned to trust herself about what her body was capable of and not just give up before the first hurdle. As someone living with a similar chronic illness I thought her journey was wonderfully written and filled with much needed hope.
I wasn't sure how the author would manage to wrap up the two character arcs within the book, and I do not want to say too much for fear of spoiling it for other readers, but I will say it was a brave choice and a completely fitting ending to a wonderful book.
I read and reviewed an ARC courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher ,all opinions are my own,

Outstanding debut book loved this book and without giving any spoilers away would highly recommend it
Many thanks to publishers & NetGalley for proof of this book

A really well-written romance, this gorgeous story from Becky Hunter tugs at the heart-strings even more with its extra dimension of strong female friendship from beyond the grave.
When Scarlett dies in a tragic accident, her spirit lingers, looking out for her best friend Evie, whose recent MS diagnosis has made her shrink from the world, Because of the accident, Evie meets Nate, but can she ever forgive him for the death of her beloved friend? Or forgive Scarlett, for appearing to move on without her? And does he even want a committed relationship? As for Scarlett, will she every be able to finally rest in peace?
Told from Evie and Scarlett''s point of view, this is an engrossing and heartbreaking story with strong, empathetic characters. Each has his or her strengths and flaws - they're genuine people. caught in a challenging situation, all trying to do their best for themselves, and for each other.
The story explores friendship, love, loyalty and family ties. The varying threads come together seamlessly as the narrative flows its way towards the story's resolution - which holds surprises right up to the end.
I loved it.

Thank you for NetGalley for providing me with this book for review. Oh my this book is amazing, is so heartbreaking but heartwarming in equal measure. I will definitely look out for more books from this author.

What a lovely debut!

Meet Evie and Scarlett. They’re best friends, and always have been.

Evie has MS, a crippling and unpredictable disease that has slowly changed her, leading her to shrink her world and shut herself away.

But with Scarlett’s untimely death, she’s going to have to overcome more than her disability, she’ll have to cope with grief and learn to move forward, making unexpected new friends along the way

From her afterlife limbo, Scarlett revisits her past and witnesses the consequences that her death has caused, unable to interfere but biding her time to make sure her loved ones are ok.

If you were to die tomorrow, what would you change in your past?

Endearing, joyful and full of hope, this book is a great antidote when you’re feeling down, in need of some motivation or looking for something to devour quickly.

Thanks a lot Corvus and NetGalley for the opportunity to read.

“We are all a product of the choices we make. That’s so true, isn’t it? But we are also a product of the choices other people make.”

The beginning of this book starts with a death: Scarlett’s. But Scarlett is now somehow in a place where she can relive her memories and watch those she loves struggling to cope in the aftermath of her death. Evie, Scarlett’s best friend, is completely lost without her and seemingly giving in to her MS diagnosis. This book follows both of their POVs.

I’m truly having an incredible year for books so far! I thought I’d found my favourite book of the year previously, but now this one is definitely up there alongside it. There is so much depth to the story, the characters and their feelings.

“A butterfly effect. Life is a string of them, I suppose – or multiple strings, all knotted together, impossible to untangle.”

One massive character within this story is a man called Nate. A misfortune with Nate was what unintentionally led to Scarlett’s death, and now he’s popping up everywhere when it comes to Evie, a need to know who Scarlett was, a need to try and make things right in his own way and an unintentional pull to Evie. As he pushes Evie through her MS, challenging her and showing her she’s more than her illness, Evie and Scarlett both need to learn that situations aren’t always black and white, irrelevant of your own need for a ‘bad guy’ to blame.

This book truly gripped my heart and brought me to tears more than once. Evie was the perfect character for the situation (it was brilliant seeing the representation of a hidden illness), and I loved that Scarlett wouldn’t have necessarily been a likeable character for me personally while alive, but her growth in death was heartbreaking and inspirational.

Incredible, incredible, incredible! I can’t recommend it enough.

Thank you to NetGalley, Becky Hunter and Atlantic Books (Corvus) for this DRC in exchange for an honest review.

Becky Hunter, stand up and take a bow because this book is PHENOMENAL. Like literally just wow! What a beautiful and unputdownable read.

One Moment is filled with moments that make you emotional and also some moments that will really make you smile. The book is filled with grief, love and a strong theme of female friendships.

Hunter has completely pulled me in from the very beginning. This is a book that stole my heart very early on. This is a superb debut from beginning to end and unique in every way.

This is a book I knew I was going to love, but still exceeded my expectations. It’s just brilliant from beginning to end. I have devoured page after page in one sitting, refusing any adult responsibility until I had devoured that very last page.

Sometimes a book touches you deeply, One Moment is definitely one of those books. Scarlett and Evie and great characters. We journey through with Evie after she loses her best friend.

Hunter is able to pull your heartstrings whilst keeping you completely engaged in the story that is unfolding. This is a truly unforgettable debut read and one that should be on everyone’s TBR.

One Moment is a gorgeous and completely wonderful debut from Becky Hunter. I have nothing negative I can say about this book. Definitely get this on the TBR.

Scarlett dies when she shouldn’t have. If she hadn’t gone to help she’d still be alive. But then Evie wouldn’t have met Nate, the man she thinks is responsible for Scarlett’s death. It’s an emotional rollercoaster of a read. I loved it and as it’s a first book I’m expecting even greater ones to follow. I cried a fair few times which is a good sign, really

Ive been in the mood for some well-written uplit recently and One Moment definitely hits the spot!
From a desperately sad beginning, where we know that Scarlett is going to die very soon, the story takes the reader on an emotionally packed journey.
We are there at the moment that the accident takes place, and watch as Scarlett is hit whilst picking up a stranger's bike from the middle of the road. Evie is understandably devastated by her best friend's death; she's also dealing with her own personal life-changing health issues which affects everything. When she meets Nate, she wants to hate him for ruining everything. And Scarlett is there watching over everything, flitting between the present-day and past memories, seeing them in a new light.

The story challenges our beliefs about what we might do when everything is stripped away from us - and where we can go if we give ourselves permission to try. It reminded me of Julietta Henderson's Sincerely Me, & Meredith Alone, both which I loved as well!

Highly recommended, I will be waiting for Becky's next book with eager anticipation!

One Moment is a remarkable debut. It is a truly delightful read, a story of love, loss and friendship that will break your heart at times but I guarantee will leave you with a smile on your face.

It’s the story of Evie and Scarlett, friends since childhood. When Scarlett dies in a freak accident, Evie must deal with her grief whilst at the same time managing the implications of the fact she has MS.

Told through alternating points of view, we hear from Evie in the third person and Scarlett in the first person as she watches over the aftermath of her death and also looks back on their friendship over the years. These are characters I guarantee you will fall in love with, both very real, flaws and all, and it is their friendship that is at the heart of the story.

It’s a book about putting the “what ifs” in life behind us and learning to move on. There is plenty of sadness and the book deals with some difficult topics, but they are sensitively handled and perfectly counterbalanced with lighter moments and genuine joy. It’s an intoxicating combination that makes for a truly fabulous read and I adored it from beginning to end.