First off, fantastic writing. I have not been this enthralled with a VNs backstory or it's universe since Shelter. I love that the MC is not a complete jerk with irrational knee jerk reactions. And the story feels very human in it's responses. Really cant wait for the next act to drop.
Second, the lovecraftian mythos mix of the machines, the pall of madness, advanced and primitive technology merging into one cohesive novel, really set this up as a must read for FVNs.
TLDR: wonderful read, keep at it.