A Goodreads user asked Kristin Bailey:

Do Meg and Will get married in Shadow of the War Machine?

Kristin Bailey Ooh, I'd hate to give away spoilers. I will say this. Meg has grown up a lot by the third book in the series, and the prospect of marriage plays a significant role in Meg's life. The problem is, she has worked so hard to become an Amusementist, and she doesn't want to jeopardize that. However, the world seems bent on ruining her reputation, and circumstance could force her into marriage if she's not careful.

It's important to remember that at this time, women had few legal rights, and marrying anyone would mean handing over her potential fortune and legal control of her affairs to her husband. That is not something Meg takes lightly anymore. I'll give Will credit, because he realized this social pressure in the first book and took it seriously.

He has become a man worthy of her affection as a respected man of means and rising member of the Foundry.

But.... Other elements might be at play, like the influence of her grandfather, should he ever be found, and the desires of another young man who sees the potential in Meg.

I will say this, Meg and Will make a very good team. That is especially true in SHADOW OF THE WAR MACHINE. I enjoy them as a couple, and as Will would say, "We'll see what the future holds."

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