Loved the audiobook! Definitely touch on some Irish mythology and it was a swoon worthy romance. It that had me hook throughout the whole book.

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The story was interesting and I felt it had great potential and I enjoyed the tidbits of Irish mythology in there however, it just sort of fell flat for me, especially the ending. I love the aspect of endless and timeless love that will always find each other no matter what lifetime, but I felt that once they discovered who they were, the love felt drab. Fanny(sp?) and Mara (sp?)deserved so much worse than they got. Their end tales were anticlimactic.
Also, nothing to do with the story, but the male narrator’s voice would intermittently sound off. His voice and subsequent sound would change and it felt weird and would take away from the flow of the story. I didn’t know if it was a new character he was voicing or if something else was happening.

I mean talk about slow burn!!!!!! This was full of wanting and angst. It’s always nice to read a book where instalove doesn’t happen. The author does a great job building up the relationship and character development. When the past starts peaking through it gives you little crumbs of what happened and leaves you wanting to continue reading nonstop to find out the whole story. I can only imagine waking up not remembering anything and being in that type of society. I can see why rua had such a hard time fiting in. Now the banter between rua and Finn was just so good! So if you like a slower paced book where things build to create a satisfying ending i definitely would recommend!!! Thanks to NetGalley

I really enjoyed this story. The Irish mythology was really well done. I don't think it was prevalent enough for this to be labeled a fantasy book though. This seemed more of a historical fiction with fantasy elements to it. I enjoy historical fiction so I don't mind this but I know it is going to disappoint other readers. The banter was good but I wasn't 100% sold on the romance. I will also echo other readers and say the ending seemed rushed. I would have liked to seen some of the earlier scenes shortened and the ending more thoroughly explained and expounded on.

Overall, it was a solid debut book and I will watch for others by this author.

I really enjoyed this story! I honestly didn't know anything about it going in, and I think that made it better. Thank you for the opportunity to listen to the audiobook Netgalley. The narrator was clear and had great pronunciation. The pacing seemed perfect. Also, the narrator did a great job with the different characters. I had a great time listening to this book and will be recommending it to friends.

Loved this narration! The voice actors were great, the novel was immersive with a great setting (not often you find historical fantasy-type novels), and that last ten percent was a whirlwind.

Historical, fantasy + Irish mythology, with romance should have been a slam dunk for me. But I had the hardest time staying engaged with this book. There didn't seem to be a distinctive story being told either, I couldn't tell you the point of the book (sometimes it seemed like figuring out what happened, sometimes it seemed like overcoming society constraints, sometimes it seemed like romance ... but there wasn't a consistent thread).

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This recording needed something a little different to distinguish the 'italicized' time/memory jumps. The first few times I had absolutely no idea what was going on (or that there was supposed to be an offset), at first I thought it was a misplaced audio-clip. I had to download a sample of the Kindle to figure out what was going on.

There are time inconsistencies, like one character references stuff that happened over a few mornings, but they happened the night before and such.

The premise was good, but there was just too much confusion for a third-person book. I wonder if it would have been better told in first person.

This book was through and through really enjoyable. I really enjoyed the narrators, they made the book come alive. The irish accents made it easy to understand when we were switching between situasjons and it in general made it even easier to lose yourself in the book.
The strong suit in this book is definitely the tension and romance between Finn and Rua. The background for their love and need for eachother is really clever and charming. I was also really fond of the irish folklore and the insight you get into that, it was new to me it`s the first time i`ve encountered it.
The only slight criticism i have is that i feel like the reasoning for their time travel could have been explained a little bit more a little earlier on.

All in all this is a book i would recommend and really enjoyed listening to!

The gods time forgot

This audiobook is incredible!

The narrators… the plot… were so good!

I mean the Irish accents 😫

The banter and the tension is top tier and had me smothering my laughs at work!

If it was socially appropriate in public to be kicking my legs and squealing while listening to what these characters were saying I would be but alas I have ti contain my excitement and but it in these quaint words…

Our mmc had me on my knees. This guy made me lose all self respect and was i imagining every single peaky blinder male while listening to this book? Yes. Yes I was.

Our MFC is so freaking badass in this misogynistic society they’re in! I’m actually living for it!

I HIGHLY recommend this audiobook and I am definitely getting the physical copy when it comes out.

I would give negative stars if I could. Time sure has forgotten the Irish gods. In fact, Time has forgotten over half a century of Irish History, let alone over two thousand years of Irish mythology. Are we supposed to believe Finn is ethnically Irish? And... what? He wandered into English government circles and said "I am descended from ethnic Irish nobility" (the book actually uses the phrase "an Irish king") and that DIDN'T incite violence in the streets? The author heard the myth of Cú Chulainn, discovered google translate has Irish, and decided she knew all she needed to know. And do not get me STARTED on how Rua talks like a modern person in a way that makes her stand out from those around her. Did the author start a time-travel book and decide to make it "mythological" instead? At it's best it's a below-average paperback romance. Otherwise it's an insult to Irish culture.

This is a fun continuation of the Irish myth of the the Morrígan and Cú Chulainn. The legend goes that the Morrígan falls in love with Cú Chulainn, partly because of the demi-god's skills in battle. She offers him her love, but he rejects her, not knowing who she really is, and angered, the Morrígan retaliates by interfering in his battles, and attempting to kill him. Despite her/their efforts, Cú Chulainn defeats her each time, injuring her in the process. Later, she appears to him wounded as the old woman and offers him milk. Not knowing who she is, he heals her wounds. In the final moments of his death, the Morrígan isn't directly responsible, but she does play a role.

In this book, it's the maiden iteration of the Morrígan who fell in love with Cú Chulainn and she has one last chance, in the future, in New York in the 1870s, to have him fall in love with her and get their happily ever after, only neither of them have their memories so they don't know who they, or the other person, are.

It's a fun tale of star-crossed love, rigid social customs and hierarchies, mysteries about who Rua is and why she's living someone else's life, and enough hints of mythology to keep the reader interested and asking questions.

This book is so fun! An ambitious and successful crossover for fans of regency era romances and folklore/mythology retellings. Drawing on Irish lore and culture, this books has enough mystery and suspense to keep you hooked throughout even if you think you’re familiar with the original tales.

Rua and Finn’s connection and passion are the heart of the story. Their undeniable draw towards each other is as intriguing to the reader as it is to the characters! I wish they had had a little bit more time with their memories because I loved seeing the turmoil and development they had to go through in order to choose each other despite their past.

The ending was still satisfying and felt like it had appropriate consequences for all, something which is not always easy to achieve in a standalone! Thank you for the chance to review this audiobook, I’m excited to recommend it!

I DNF'd at 20%, I think the plot of this book is interesting, but unfortunately the accents were very difficult to follow and understand, even at a slower speed. I am on the spectrum and have audio processing disorder, so it was just extremely hard to follow. I might try again at some point with the physical book, but this was just not for me.

I really liked this one. It’s unlike anything else I’ve read. I loved the main characters and absolutely swooned over their romance. The mystery kept me turning the pages, and I loved the touches of Irish mythology. Such a great debut, I can’t wait to read more from this author!

Rua comes to in a narrow dirty cave, covered in blood. After clawing herself out of the earth, she is thought to be Emma Harrington, a young girl from new money in 1870s New York. As Rua tries to understand who is she and how she got there, she is threatened with being sent to an asylum. When she meets Finn, an Irish lord who works with her father, the two cannot stay away from each other. Turns out there is a past that neither of them can fully remember before they came to this time period.

I do not know enough Irish mythology to have fully grasped this story. However, the author did a beautiful job of explaining enough for me to be able to keep up. It is a compelling story and I struggled to stop, I just wanted to keep listening.

I struggled with the audio because Finn had two voices, one from before and one from now. They were very similar, and I kept dwelling on this because it made it harder to follow. Otherwise, the narrators were great.

Thank you to Net Galley and Spotify Audiobooks for the DLC. All opinions are my own.

"The Gods Time Forgot" by Kelsie Sheridan Gonzalez is a historical romantasy set in New York in 1870. Power and money mean everything, and family honor must be defended. So when the wealthy daughter Emma disappears and then reappears with no memory of who she is or what happened, it’s up to Emma herself to unravel the mystery. Her parents try in vain to reintegrate her into society, but Emma makes it difficult for them.

This is a slow-paced story. Don’t expect a book packed with action, excitement, or full-on fantasy. This is a true slow-burn, both in terms of the book itself and the romantic relationship between the main characters. The slow pace suits the story, and I enjoyed the background, characters, and language.

However, there was something missing. A little spark that would make this book extra memorable. Maybe I missed a stronger plot? I’m not sure. The characters are well-developed, and their interactions are engaging, but the overall storyline felt like it needed a bit more drive.

Despite this, I liked the book, and it was exciting to see how the story would end. The historical setting is richly described, and the author does a great job of immersing the reader in the era. An entirely okay romantasy without spicy scenes.

The narration of the audiobook took some time to get used to, especially the male narrator. The switching between accents was a bit confusing, but I eventually grew accustomed to it.

The Gods Time Forgot by Kelsie Sheridan Gonzalez, narrated by Kimberly M. Wetherell and Matthew Forsythe, is a historical novel that includes fantasy elements.
At the beginning of the story, Rua is rescued from a hole in the ground. She is brought to her family only to realize that everything seems off, she does not remember the people or the location and somehow everyone is mistaking her for Emma (the real daughter) who went missing. Nobody believes Rua and so she has to play along. During the course of the story she meets Lord Donore, the gentleman every debutante would like to impress. What ensues is a sort of enemies-to-lovers with some mystery and fantasy sprinkled in (and of course, some intrigues). Rua and the Lord have a chemistry that is off the charts and somehow both individually feel like they are meant to be, as if they knew each other from a former life.
What I loved about this audiobook is the narration. Both voices are perfectly chosen and I loved listening to them. I also enjoyed the banter between the protagonists.
However, I constantly kept waiting for more. The pacing is so slow, and after the beginning not much happens. I didn’t really understand the magical elements (they were more hinted at than actually explained) or parts of the plotline. The characters were okay, but they didn’t really stand out to me (except for the mother who was the most obnoxious person ever – in Rua’s case I would have run!).
I might have gone into this with the wrong expectations, because I was so intrigued by the premise of the magic system (and then very disappointed when that did not really play that big of a role). I enjoyed the book but that’s it.

An enemies to lovers story swirling amidst all the glamour of Manhattan’s finest society in the 19th century. I loved the forgotten identities premise and dual narration of this one it really helped me understand Rua’s motives and character but I found myself wanting more of who Finn was he didn’t feel as well rounded to draw me in. I was expecting more fantasy or romantasy but I was actually pleasantly surprised this one leaned more toward historical romance which I loved. The descriptive writing of this era and society was a treat to listen to. The pacing was where I struggled, there were spots it felt a bit repetitive and I enjoyed a lot of the casual pacing throughout the book but at times it slowed down more than I’d of liked and then the end felt like too much all at once I think I would’ve enjoyed it more if it was a bit more of a controlled unraveling than what it was. The writing was beautiful, the narration enjoyable and the story imaginative but the pacing overshadowed so much for me.

✨ Irish mythology + Gilded Age New York = chef’s kiss.

This was such a lush and atmospheric romantasy! From the very first scene, I was hooked on Rua’s mysterious amnesia and the eerie pull she feels toward Finn, the broody and deliciously off-limits Lord of Donore. The blend of historical fiction and fantasy was seamless—ballrooms, secrets, and ancient magic creeping in through the edges of high society life? Yes, please.

Rua’s journey of rediscovering her identity was equal parts emotional and magical. As her memories returned, the world opened up into something much bigger and darker than I expected. And Finn? Let’s just say he might’ve stolen my heart along the way. Their slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers tension was everything.

Big thanks to NetGalley and Spotify Audiobooks for the audio ARC!

I was really excited when I saw that this was going to incorporate Irish mythology. I find it fascinating to learn about different mythologies. Unfortunately, this book didn’t end up being a hit in the way I hoped it would be. I did enjoy Rua’s character overall and the struggle of being trapped in someone else’s body. I thought the author did well to show the struggles that Rua faced while trying to be Emma. I also really enjoyed the imagery that the author created. The scenes were really easy to picture. The overall plot premise was interesting, and there was a strong start to the story. However, the writing and the story didn’t keep up the momentum. I felt that the relationship between Rua and Finn was too insta love and needed more development. I read this via audiobook and thought the narration was good. It wasn’t a standout for me, but it also didn’t detract from my enjoyment. I did appreciate the choice to have 2 narrators tell the story. That helped keep me focused on the story. Overall, I thought the story was fine.