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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Maxine is a work of fiction in the romance, drama, and suspense genres. It is intended for older young adult readers and adult audiences. Penned by author Carol Mitchel, the plot follows Dr. Richard Logan, a renowned neurologist in Oakland, California, who struggles with unexpressed love for his best friend, Maxine. This confusion allows Maxine to pursue a relationship with Logan's colleague and best friend, Dr. Brad Montgomery. After Maxine and Brad marry, Logan faces a series of failed relationships due to his unresolved feelings for Maxine. The situation intensifies when Brad is diagnosed with a fatal illness and confined to a wheelchair, leaving Logan to grapple with his emotions and a life-altering decision.
Author Carol Mitchel utilizes a great sense of character depth and dialogue-led storytelling in an emotional and introspective drama. Dr. Richard Logan's journey is a poignant exploration of love, friendship, and inner turmoil with plenty of dark corners to explore and lots of interesting tensions as his feelings go unreciprocated for so long. His character is deeply relatable and human despite these darknesses, thanks to the author’s attention to detail in crafting his every attitude and motivation in such a convincing way. His struggle to confess his love, leading to Maxine's marriage to Brad, is heart-wrenching because the audience can fully understand the circumstances that caused him to get into this mess. The narrative poignantly captures Logan’s internal conflict and his inability to move on, highlighting the often painful consequences of unspoken emotions. Mitchell’s storytelling masterfully intertwines personal and relational dynamics, Overall, I would certainly recommend Maxine as a compelling read that lingers long after the final page, and one that romance fans everywhere are sure to get engrossed in.
