Rua wakes up in the middle of the woods with no sense of who she is or any memory to speak of, being called Emma. As Emma Harrington, she is supposed to be a lady of high society, returning to 1870s New York for the start of the social season with her new money parents. Her father is breaking ground on a new hotel at Central Park south with his two business partners, the lord of donore and the head of the Fitzgerald family, the former of whom she meets in a chance encounter and instantly forms a connection to. Navigating society with a brash nature she must fend off her societal peers’ speculations while also dealing with visions of a past she doesn’t remember that further entangled her with the young lord.

I could not put this down but was left at the end with a slight bit of disappointment. I wish that the lords background was discussed at least in his POV chapters a bit more, and wish there was an epilogue at least discussing where they went at the end for closure. I also think that Mara’s character had been fleshed out a tad more to set up the final bit, and am so confused about the lack of in book publicity around all the scandal. Overall, it was really good, I just didn’t like the ending.

4.5 stars! Thank you so much to the Publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this amazing book. It’s been on my radar for a while now, ever since I saw one of the author’s TikToks about it. The writing was so well done and the characters were so rich and fun. Rua and Finn were one of my favorite duos, and I loved their banter so much. He was so down bad for her the moment he saw her, and I LOVED having those flashbacks sprinkled in throughout the book to better understand the premise while also leaving suspense. That being said, the ending was sort of abrupt, and one sentence in the end left me extremely confused. I do think it could benefit from a couple of more chapters to better flesh out that conclusion, but it was a satisfying ending that does leave the possibility for more!! Absolutely a great read I’d recommend and will be buying when it hits the shelves in April 2025!!!

I'm not a lover of historical romance (generally a little too chaste for my taste), but I do like past lives/gods and goddesses type romance, so this book sounded good to me. The past lives bit is what I liked most & how the main characters felt drawn to each other without any real reason. A lot of the side characters felt a little flat to me, but I think part of that is just due to the historical timeframe. There was F××× used once, which I feel would not be used in that time/way too contemporary compared to the rest of the language used in the story. I thought the ending was super abrupt, especially since I don't believe its a duology. I don't think the MFC's sister could be stopped that easily (without spoiling too much). Also, what was up with the knocks at the library door (assuming Mara trying to interrupt?)? What was up with the coin Finn had in his pocket that was important to him (when he was at the hotel fire)? There were a couple little questions that probably didn't add to the plot at all, but I figured they would be answered & weren't. Enjoyable as a quick read but did not love it. Thanks for the ARC opportunity NetGalley & the publisher.

Thank you to NetGalley and Alcove Press for this ARC!

WOW! Talk about a book you can’t put down. The Gods Time Forgot is captivating, thought provoking, and mystifying. There were so many genres sprinkled in, including mystery, fantasy, and romance. I was so obsessed with the romantic spark between Rua and Finn. I could feel how Rua felt in all of the horrible high society situations she was in. Rua’s story was unlike anything I’ve ever read before. I will absolutely be reading more from this author.

I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I don't typically reach for historical fantasy, but this one was intriguing with the fantasy mix. Check it out!

This book was okay---I like historical fantasy but maybe the adding in of the romance was just--too much? It just seemed like there were so many genres trying to get wedged into this book that it got a little out of hand.

Thank you to NetGalley, Alcove Press and KSG for giving me early access to this book!

Whew, are you in for a fantastic, historical wild ride. I’m a sucker for a historical romance and when tied in with fantasy you have me sold.

Rua and Finn are in Gilded Age New York. Rue, as a debutante that has lost all previous memories but people keep calling her Emma. So that is who she intents to be to survive. Finn, is in Irish immigrant trying to intermingle in high society, looking for a respectable match to ensure his position. Yet, the two are inexplicably drawn to one another, unlocking memories of another life, another love story.

KSG wrote a beautiful stories of two lovers through time. My only criticism would be that the ending felt a bit rushed and I would have liked to see what came after, regarding our two characters.

*Thank you NetGalley and Alcove Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review*

Going to keep this review very short. I thought the book was well written but it dragged on with no pizzazz. The characters were meh (Rua was funny at some points) and the plot just felt predictable.

I loved this book! I could not put it down and read through it in a day. Rua and her story (and lack of) was such a fun mystery to parcel out while reading the story. While Finn is, in all things, the Perfect Nice Man, I did almost wish he had more of a flaw, though I guess his struggle between what he wants and should want is something that could work there. Really enjoyed the mythology and jumping into the Gilded Age. Would definitely recommend!

What an interesting mix of 1800's Manhattan culture and Irish mythology.

I enjoyed the character growth of both Rua and Finn. Rua may not know exactly who she is, but she flawlessly stands her ground against a society that doesn't want to accept her. Finn knows what he wants, but needs a reminder that he can still reach new heights while remaining true himself.

Kelsie Sheridan Gonzalez wrote this world in fantastic detail.

The cover is absolutely stunning.

This book was good, just felt very long. Not my favorite but it wasn’t bad. (Sorry for the short review might edit it later) Thank you NetGalley for the arc

3.5 stars!

I actually enjoyed this book more than I thought I would. Although I had a slow start with it, eventually the pacing picked up and the world-building started to make sense to me. Honestly what saved this from being a DNF was the romance, it was just very cute and quite enjoyable. The ending however was incredibly abrupt and I would have loved to see what became of our protagonists after the reveal.

Thank you NetGalley and Alcove Press for an arc in exchange for my honest review!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

Any historical fantasy is my cup of tea, but I might be reading too many similar titles right now because I struggled to want to pick this up. While this isn't bad, it isn't overly memorable either. It just didn't add anything new to the genre, not that I think it was trying to. What I mean to say is... this is a classic case of "it's not the book, it's me".

Maybe I'll try returning to this at a later date since it sounds like it was written for me (and how GORGEOUS is the cover??), but for now I'll be DNF'ing to moving on to another title on my never-ending TBR. I'll definitely recommend this to my audience - especially fans of Outlander!

3.75/5 stars!

I enjoyed this one. The premise (particularly time travel, of any sort, throw in some fantastical elements and a romance and I'm sold) was right up my alley. I did find Act 1 a bit difficult to get grounded in thought. The writing was good, but some parts I felt were white room and moved a bit quick. I would have loved for the settings and atmosphere to be beefed up a bit more, but since this is also fantastical that might have been difficult to do in a world limit constraint?

Either way, if any of these tropes sound up your alley, definitely give it a go. It might also be good for someone who is interested in entry level fantasy or fantastical-historical sub-genres before going into something more detailed (like Outlander or A Discovery of Witches)

Thank you for the Earc!

I loved every single second of this book.

Rua and Fin have stolen my heart and this book just made it to the top 5 of my reads this 2024. I went into this story blind, the cover was enough to steal my breath away!

The story line was so refreshing, Irish folklore?!! Omg yes pls!! I have learnt so much and enjoyed the magic sooo much!!

The characters were all written to perfection and everyone had a role to play into the plot! The balls and dresses were ugh just divine and I ATE it up.

Okay my only problem is I NEED MORE OF THIS WORLD ASAP!!!!!

"The Gods Time Forgot" follows Rua, a woman with no memory, mistaken for a missing debutante in 1870 Manhattan. As she navigates high society and forms a connection with the mysterious Lord Finn, they uncover dark secrets tied to their pasts and ancient magic. This enemies-to-lovers romantasy blends Irish mythology with Gilded Age intrigue. The stunning cover immediately draws you in, and the story keeps you hooked with its twists and magical atmosphere—perfect for fans of "Outlander" and "Bridgerton" but with magic.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me an advanced eReader copy.

This was a standout fantasy romance. It's unlike a lot of what is out there right now and it was really refreshing. The setting is early 20th century New York, where new and old money are in a battle for the top of society. The descriptions of the city, the people, the gowns, the balls were rich and really emerse you in the book. There is also an element of mystery as we are introduced to Finn and Rua. I loved how the author developed their attraction, it wasn't insta-love but more subtle. It felt deeper because there are hints that in some way they have known each other for a long time.

My only knock is the ending felt a little abrubt. I felt it could have been given a little more room to breathe, but it was still satisfying. This is a great, fantasy stand alone that I think readers who enjoy regency, or gilded-age era settings are going to love.

I hope there are plans to release an audiobook version of this because I think the hearing the Irish dialects are going to add so much to the richness of the story.

The Gods Time Forgot is such a good book. I recommend everyone to read this book as fast as they can because it's really good and the characters are fantastic, the story is immaculate.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this Arc!

Just an okay read for me. The premise was cool especially the mix of high society, memory, and mythology. But I found the writing hard to follow and get invested in, and was frustrated by the lack of explanation and through lines and connections in the story. There wasn’t enough there for me to really care.

Thank you for the E-Arc NetGalley.
This book was fun.
The writing style is easy to follow but also kept tension throughout most of the story. Rua/Emma has no memory of who she is and as she finds out she keeps getting herself into more trouble socially as she is already an outcast.
Finn wants to help her with her reputation but he finds himself more and more drawn to Emma but he can’t figure out why.
My favorite part was the historical and mythological aspects of the book.