The Unprinted Protagonist

Hello, I'm Dana! "Memory is like fiction; or else it's fiction that's like memory." —Haruki Murakami, The Elephant Vanishes Long-Form Blog www.unprintedprotagonist.com Twitter @UnprintedProtag Instagram theunprintedprotagonist

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🗡️❤️🐺 "You're an absolutely stunning, murderous little creature." | Every time Hawke admires Poppy's viciousness I think of the scene from Princess Mononoke where Ashitaka calls San beautiful while she holds a knife to his throat. Throwback to MetroCon 2016, when eighteen-year-old me cosplayed my favorite badass wolf princess (and my favorite character in general). Poppy is definitely joining San on my list of favorite female characters, most of whom are skilled fighters that give off major tsundere vibes. I've been telling my boyfriend that he has some key similarities to Hawke: dark hair, strong jawline, and very attracted to a woman with an affinity for sharp, pointy things (don't mess with my favorite chef's knife). 💬 Do you usually favor certain types of characters? Anyway, I've been super obsessed with the Blood and Ash series, and my sleep schedule/project progress is suffering. I am about halfway through The Crown of Gilded Bones now, and the twists keep coming! Definitely check out this series if you enjoy: 🗡️ Dark fantasy worlds 🗡️ Passionate enemies-to-lovers romance (and sex) 🗡️ Constant twists and turns 🗡️ Sword and dagger action (with some magic) 🗡️ Unique spins on vampires and werewolves 🎨: Colored print by Dailen Ogden. Unfortunately, I can't remember who drew the black and white one. If you recognize it, please let me know so I can credit the artist! Psst! Stay tuned for the Blood and Ash inspired cocktail recipe that I'll be posting in the near future! Bonus shout-out to @hodge_artof because we NEED to go to a con together post-pandemic! Also, read more romance novels and fulfill my need for fan art!!! . . . #bloodandash #jenniferlarmentrout #kingdomoffleshandfire #crownofgildedbones #bookblogger #booklover #bookstagram #booknerd #bookwitch #booksbooksbooks #bookish #newadultromance #naromance #fantasybooks #fantasybookseries #newadultseries #newadultfantasy #newadultfantasyfiction #fantasyromance #fantasyreads #booksandcats #catsandbooks #catsandcosplay #ghiblicosplay #princessmononoke #studioghibli #princessmononokecosplay #tsunderecosplay #ghiblifanart #metrocon https://www.instagram.com/p/COLt4NBLnHT/?igshid=kft0pqvp07gj

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💬 What are your weekend plans? | Happy #caturday! I am going to be buried in papers this weekend (I've temporarily exiled everyone from the apartment to get rid of distraction), but I took some time to relax with my loved ones (and chaotically fangirl with some hilarious ladies online) earlier this week. I used to make ashwagandha and turmeric moon milk every night, so I gravitated toward this Moon Milk Beautifier from @witchcraftcocktail. My twist on it was using frothy steamed lactose-free milk. . . . #catsandcocktails #booksandbooze #boozeandbooks #booksandtarot #bookwitch #booklover #cookbookaddict #cookbookstagram #cocktailcookbook #catsofinstagram #comfycouch #comfycat #moonmilk #kitchenwitch #cottagecore #witchcraftcocktails #shadowscapestarot #cookbooklove #booksandpets #bookish https://www.instagram.com/p/COD71y5LAks/?igshid=133u37wzaf1tl

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💬 Will you be watching Shadow and Bone on Netflix? | I had planned to read Siege & Storm and Ruin & Rising before giving the series a proper binge, but I changed my mind in favor of a watch party with some cool internet ladies. Because no watch party is complete without snacks and drinks, I came up with some ideas for themed cocktails: The Darkling: A Black Russian with maple for immortality and cinnamon for energy and lust (because helloooo Ben Barnes) 1.5 oz vodka 1/2 oz coffee liqueur 1/2 tbsp cinnamon-infused maple syrup* Optional- a dash of your favorite bitters The Sun Summoner: A Lemon Drop with lavender for protection and chamomile to imbue with the sun's power Granulated sugar to rim the glass 2 oz vodka 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp chamomile lavender syrup** 1 lemon wheel for garnish *Place 4 oz maple syrup, 1 oz water, and 1 stick of cinnamon in a saucepan. Boil on medium heat. When reduced to half, remove from heat and let cool. Store the liquid in a bottle **Place 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup water, 1 tbsp dried chamomile flowers, and 1/2 tsp dried lavender buds in a saucepan. Boil on medium heat until reduced to half. Let cool before storing in refrigerator. Black Russian, Lemon Drop, and chamomile lavender syrup adapted from @witchcraftcocktail . . . #witchcraftcocktails #catsandbooks #booksandcats #shadowandbone #shadowandbonenetflix #booksandbooze #catsandcocktails #booksandtarot #bookwitch #kitchenwitch #nerdywitch #booklover #bookblogger #bookaddict #bookish #ereader #netflixandbooks #netflixshows #netflixbooks #leighbardugo #leighbardugobooks #shadowscapestarot https://www.instagram.com/p/CN-kvBxLAK7/?igshid=1uta9aev5hnxl

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💬 Tell me about your pet(s)! 🐕🐈🐇 | I adopted Alice during a time when mental health was a huge challenge for me. She's not just an emotional support; she's my familiar. I was setting up for a flat lay when I took these. Sometimes Alice is super easy to photograph, and other times she's chewing on props and rubbing her head on the books. She loves sitting on the cork trivets and "hunting" the flora and vines. . . . #booksandcats #catsandbooks #booksbooksbooks #booklover #cozyreading #cottagecorebookstagram #booksinbed #bookish #catlover #catsofinstagram #catstagram #catsandflowers #catsandblankets #witchscat #witchfamiliar #myfamiliar #readingbuddy #bookwitch #tortiecats #tortiesofinstagram #dilutetortie #dilutetortiesofinstagram #cozycottage #cozylivingroom #cozycorner #comfycouch #catsoncouches #bookblogger #witchyvibes https://www.instagram.com/p/CN28k_lLciF/?igshid=3uey8vaddok2

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💬 What activity have you been wanting to start for a long time? | I'm finally feeling better on the third day after my second COVID vaccine dose. I spent a lot of my sick time thinking about things I've put on hold and how I can start rebalancing my life (not just locking myself into my home office with papers and spreadsheets). I've been feeling that I haven't taken good care of my body physically since dance studios became unsafe. Now that my dance partner and I are both vaccinated, we can talk about relearning our competition choreography. I'd also really like to have an active hobby for myself. I've been wanting to try aerial for a long time (especially aerial hoop/lyra), and also kickboxing. Definitely not running, even though Breathe Annie Breathe is in this photo. Time to channel some Mars🔥 courage and try something new! . 📖: Amour Amour by Krista and Becca Ritchie (New Adult) is a book I've reread. Swoony alpha romance, strong (literally) heroine, and lots of circus/training/Las Vegas drama. The hero is Russian. I've heard that's a plus for many readers, but my dance partner is also Russian, and I never want to cross that particular thought boundary. 🍵: Chrysanthemum, stinging nettle, turmeric, and homemade ginger syrup for some courage from Mars and the Sun. 🎴: Queen of Swords and Eight of Wands, both reversed (#shadowscapestarot). I'm taking this as a signal to actually take steps to make the changes I want in my life. . . . #bookblogger #booksandpets #booksandcats #catsandbooks #booklover #romancebookstagram #romancereadersofinstagram #booksandtea #booksandteacups #sailormars #sailormarsaesthetic #magicalgirl #magicalgirlaesthetic #crystalmagic #herbaltea #greenwitch #kitchenwitch #cottagecorebookstagram #cottagewitch #babywitch #dailytarot #tarotreading #tarotbeginners #booksandtarot #teaandtarot #cozyreading #cozycottage #tarotandcats #funkoandbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CNxznOUr2IZ/?igshid=dbbri0w9c22b

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✨🌿🥬 It has been a crazy week of academic projects, work, and vaccination side effects, so my Gardyn is looking a lot more unkempt than it does in this photo. Dose two hit harder than the first, and I've been falling into 2-3 hour naps seemingly at random. I'm so grateful to be vaccinated though and am looking forward to being able to do normal things without so much fear. I love my apartment, especially this purifying space we've created, but I miss eating out, going to the dance studio, and simply hanging out with friends. . 💬 What is your favorite spot in your home? . . . #mygardyn #gardyn #gardyntech #indoorplants #indoorgarden #indoorlettuce #urbangardening #verticalgarden #indoorhydroponics #ivywindow #windowsofinstagram #apartmentlife #apartmentgardening #windowgarden #crystalmagic #crystallove #crystalhealing #clearquartz #clearquartzpoint #quartzcrystals #greenwitch #greenwitchgardens #witchgarden https://www.instagram.com/p/CNvFXAxL0G9/?igshid=9su9ac4gp0pf

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💬 Would you say that you have a consistent aesthetic? | It's amazing how much of a difference a filter makes. My Instagram aesthetic had become so much more consistent since I learned the magic of Lightroom presets. This is just a quick experiment to see how well my presets can make an old photo blend into my feed. I think my general aesthetic has become more cottagecore over the years (a magical girl witch vibe, as I like to say specifically). . . . #bookblogger #booksinbed #booksandpillows #hardcoverlove #tealbedroom #tealbooks #booklover #cozyreading #bookaddict #bookish #booknerd #glassarrow #torteen #yabookstagram #youngadultfiction #girlpowerbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CNswQyurBow/?igshid=12ovzujfjg529

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📖🎶 Listening to Fearless (Taylor's Version) has been an emotional rollercoaster, but I'm going to do it all week anyway. I was in elementary school when it came out, and now I'm old enough to feel nostalgic when Taylor sings about being fifteen. When I was fifteen, I was so worried about classmates finding out about my book blog (what a nerd, they'd say). I'd hole up in my room, wishing I could go on adventures, fall in love, and feel so sure about my friendships the way Reagan does in Open Road Summer. . Adult Dana is also feeling stuck right now (mostly because of pandemic feelings), and her biggest concern is finally being done with her master's degree. I'm not quite sure what my tarot cards are telling me to focus on for the rest of the week because reversals are weird, but I'm feeling like it's time to start moving on with my academic research. . 📖: Pictured in addition to Open Road Summer is Rifts & Refrains (Hush Note #2) by Devney Perry. I wanted to keep with the music theme, and this series really hit me in the feels. Also, high school Dana would have had to hide this one from Dad because of the sex. 🍷🌿: An herbal tea blend of peach, black tea, hibiscus, and stinging nettle. . . . #booklover #bookstagrammer #booknerd #bookblogger #romancebooks #romancereadersofinstagram #newadultromance #youngadultfiction #catsandbooks #booksandcats #herbaltea #tarotofinstagram #dailytarot #shadowscapestarot #ereader #openroadsummer #hushnoteseries #devneyperry #emerylord #koboereader #babywitch #nerdywitch https://www.instagram.com/p/CNqoOwvLu-N/?igshid=17lper6zg565q

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🛁✨🌿🕯️I indulged in a little bath magic last night to help rebalance myself as the semester approaches to peak stress levels. I'm loving the bath bombs I made: lavender and rosemary for a calm focus and cocoa butter for soft skin and self love. They came out amazingly detailed thanks to the mooncake-shaped molds. I'll have to get a better photo of the top of the bath bombs later. I love a glass of rosé, but my wine glass is actually filled with a homemade blend of strawberry black tea, chrysanthemum, rose, and stinging nettle. . #currentlyreading Don't Hex and Drive by Juliette Cross 📖 I haven't gotten far, but I'm enjoying it so far. I love the coincidence of picking a book wherein the mc, Isadora, is a witch who specializes in healing and loves plants. Also, an Indian vampire love interest for some swoony AAPI rep? Yes, PLEASE! . . . #booklover #bookstagrammer #booknerd #booksandtea #teaandbooks #bookish #diversebooks #diversereads #weneeddiversebooks #ereader #ereaders #koboereader #greenwitch #kitchenwitch #magickbath #herbalism #bathmagic #bathbombaddict #bathbomblover #booksandbaths #bathtub #bathtray #herbaltea #homemadebathbombs #homemadetea #crystalhealing #crystallove #crystalmagic #tealights https://www.instagram.com/p/CNpyGK0rZhQ/?igshid=n0rcn8tynemw

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✨🌿🥬 I can't get over how gorgeous these quartz crystals look in the morning sunlight! I recently learned that, according to Japanese myths, clear quartz comes from dragon's breath🐉, giving it purifying qualities. Between the crystals, running water, and many plants, the living room window has absolutely become a purifying space. . . . #mygardyn #gardyn #gardyntech #crystalmagic #crystalhealing #crystallove #lettuceeatplants #indoorgarden #indoorplants #urbangarden #urbangardening #greenwitch #kitchenwitch #ivyroom #quartzcrystal #hydroponics #windowsofinstagram #plantsofinstagram #apartmentdecor #apartmentlife #witchyvibes #etsyfind https://www.instagram.com/p/CNnTArZrv_P/?igshid=1d6s7clzro362

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💬How do you start your weekend mornings? | I prefer my weekend mornings nice and slow. I like to stay in bed for at least a chapter or two of my current read while Alice snuggles with me under the blankets. At some point, she'll decide she is hungry and meow as if she hasn't eaten in YEARS. After Alice gets some wet food, we check on our plants together. I love opening the blinds so that the crystals we hung above the Gardyn sparkle. Having crystals, vegetables, and running water in the living room has been so uplifting. I also like that having culinary herbs in the Gardyn means that I can free up my AeroGarden for some medicinal varieties. . P.S. Yes, that is a porg. His name is Porgy, and he is currently housing some lavender seeds that will hopefully yield some fragrant flowers for my boyfriend's desk. . . . #booklover #booknerd #bookish #bookstagrammer #catstagram #catlover #catsandbooks #catsofinstagram #gardyn #mygardyn #indoorgarden #indoorplants #hydroponics #porg #porgsofinstagram #greenwitch #vegetablegarden #urbangarden #urbangardening #catsandplants https://www.instagram.com/p/CNilGHaLBDZ/?igshid=x776cw0yi79h

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💬 How long do you think about something before doing it? . I've probably debated a return to blogging a hundred times during the past four years and thought up a hundred strategies for doing so. I'm absolutely the Page of Cups, always assessing the matters of the heart. No wonder she appeared both today and during last night's reading from @skelleycat . If that wasn't enough of a sign, the phoenix of the Death card absolutely was. So here is me starting over and reintroducing myself: Hi, I'm Dana, and that curious little dilute tortie is my familiar Alice. Stay tuned for romance novels, tea, plants, and lots of Alice. . P.S. the tea is a blend of butterfly pea, chrysanthemum, and stinging nettle (bc even magical girls have allergies). . . . #bookstagram #booklover #bookish #catsofinstagram #catsandbooks #booksandtea #tarotcards #tarotofinstagram #kitchenwitch #magicalgirl #cottagecore #shadowscapestarot #herbaltea #catstagram #tarotreading #dailytarot #booknerd #catlover https://www.instagram.com/p/CNeAhtILCqA/?igshid=15j1j64cqiapb

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Full offense, but if your coping mechanism involves hurting others, or other people are hurt as a result of your coping, then it is in fact a shitty coping mechanism that you need to get rid of, and the people you hurt have every right to be angry with you and call you a shitty person.

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“I want you to be happy, I want you to laugh a lot.  I don’t know what exactly I’ll be able to do for you…But I’ll always be by your side.  ♡ ~

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people who make sideblogs for every fandom they’re in are WEAK let your followers endure everything you get hyperfixated with to weed out the weaklings