# Catalyst
## Part I: Livia's Haunted Past
- Livia’s Immortal Life
- Raised by a brutal father with extraordinary expectations
- Worked tirelessly to gain his approval
- Stopped trying to please him
- Confusing Memories
- Haunted by memories that don’t add up
- Seeks answers about her past
- Lily Carmichael
- A mortal woman who holds the key to Livia’s dark past
- Provides more questions about Livia’s future
## Part II: The Journey to New Zealand
- A Spontaneous Trip
- Decision to travel to New Zealand for answers
- Anticipation of uncovering hidden truths
- Allie’s Catalyst Event
- The trip becomes a life-changing event for Allie
- Transformation and new perspectives
## Part III: Twists and Turns
- Immortals of Indriell Short Story
- An epic journey filled with unexpected twists
- Dark and gritty tale of immortality and prophecy
- Fated Romance
- Exploration of romantic elements intertwined with destiny
- Complex relationships and emotional depth
## Part IV: Themes and Influences
- Young Adult Fantasy
- Dark and supernatural themes
- Broody and anger-driven characters
- Comparison to Other Works
- Readers of Cassandra Clare, Mortal Instruments
- Victoria Aveyard, Red Queen
- Jennifer L. Armentrout, The Dark Elements
- Subgenres
- YA urban fantasy
- Paranormal romance
- Dark fantasy romance
- Contemporary fantasy
## Part V: Reading Order and Context
- Placement in Series
- Should be read between Judgment and Captive
- Serves as an origin story for villains
- Keywords and Highlights
- Immortals, dangerous, live forever, supernatural powers
- Anger, dark, twisty narrative