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Synopsis
In an alternate Victorian world controlled by clock towers, where a damaged clock can fracture time--and a destroyed one can stop it completely, eighteen-year-old mechanic Danny investigates fallen clock towers in British-occupied India and unravels more secrets about his and Colton's past.
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Is Chainbreaker (2) (Timekeeper) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This YA steampunk sequel features time manipulation, colonial politics, and investigation of fallen clock towers with moderate action violence and a slow-burn LGBTQ+ romance. Contains themes of colonialism and empire.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include colonialism and political violence.
Who'll love this
Teens will love the unique world where clocks control time, the mystery of fallen towers, and the developing relationship between Danny and Colton.