Review: The Big Protector
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 20, 2014
For this, the second novella in the series, we get Adam's perspective, before ending the series in the last book, Ignite me.  As with the first novella, I was very impressed with how Mafi gave a very different viewpoint and style to really elucidate the differences in the three main characters.Where Juliette was indecisive, unsure, Warner was introspective and controlled, Adam is simple and reflexive. And it shows in the writing - Juliette repeating words/phrases constantly, Warner always thinking about what's going on under the scenes and speaking in a very tightly controlled voice, and now Adam talking from the hip, using swear words, and being much more brusque.What struck me about this perspective is that Mafi makes Adam the big protector. Now that he has come to realize that Juliette is stronger than he is and not the sad little kitten he met in prison, he is beginning to reorganize his priorities and his feelings for her. She does not need to be protected any more.Adam's POV really is well done in this novel. There is such a difference in the way he talks/acts that it is almost as if a different author is telling the story.  I really applaud Mafi for creating distinct personalities.  Interestingly enough, where Warner's book reaffirmed and showed his gravitation toward Juliette, this shows the opposite: Adam's beginning of a withdrawal.