Liv's journey to the edge of the Made world

I am really loving The Half Made World. Thank you Amanda for choosing this book!  I'm dying to know more of the history behind the Republic since there are already two characters representing the Gun and the Line.  There is a preview of the Republic in the prologue but I am waiting for a character that speaks for them and their side in the war.

I love Liv Alverhyusen and that she decides to take on an adventure that will take her to the edge of the Made world.  I have often wondered about myself if I would have the courage to go somewhere far away if I was called to (and I don't think I could do it). But even when Liv gets stuck in that small town because they won't go down the river anymore, she doesn't give up then either.  It would've been easy and even logical for her to give up and go home but she is confident that if she waits, an opportunity will present itself.  There is no turning back.  I simply love her determination and her courage to go someplace completely unknown to her.

I can't wait to see what happens with Liv, Creedmoor, and Lowry all heading to the House Dolorous.

P.S. I love this line by Liv in response to Mr. Bond.

Bond: I used to have a lawyer, but he got himself shot in a duel.  Can you read a contact?
Liv: I expect so. I can certainly endeavor not to be shot.