The Timekeepers is a steampunk novel that follows sixteen-year-old Onyx Chime, the daughter of the Timekeeper of the Clockwork Lands. For years her life has followed a meticulous routine with every minute accounted for but that is abruptly interrupted when a mysterious stranger arrives. She soon finds herself on an adventure to not only save her father’s life, but the lives of everyone in the Clockwork Lands.

This book was written beautifully and was my introduction to the steampunk subgenre. The author paints a beautiful picture when describing the Clockwork Lands.

The story started off a little slow but once the action started, the chapters flew by. There was a recurring theme of the importance of time and what it means to be eternal throughout the book. Many philosophical conversations were held which could be boring if you aren’t interested in that. I didn’t enjoy them all but I do admit that some of them were thought provoking.

I loved the genuine friendship between Onyx and Edison and loved that a romantic side plot wasn’t shoehorned in. I felt that he was the perfect complement and stood on his own without overshadowing Onyx as the main character. Onyx herself was a very capable character and even though she made plenty mistakes, I found her to be very relatable. Her moments of self-doubt enhanced her character and made it easy to root for her.

Overall, The Timekeepers was an interesting read. If you enjoy steampunk tales and thought-provoking discussions about immortality, this may be the perfect book for you.