My Dear Henry: A Jekyll & Hyde Remix

By: Kalynn Bayron

Narrated by: Clifford Samuel

"Clifford Samuel's low, melodious voice sounds like it was made for this atmospheric queer retelling of the Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde story." - AudioFile Magazine

A teen boy tries to discover the reason behind his best friend's disappearance—and the arrival of a mysterious and magnetic stranger—in misty Victorian London, in Kalynn Bayron's My Dear Henry, a gothic YA remix of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, sixth in the Remixed Classics series.

London, 1885. Gabriel Utterson, a 17-year-old law clerk, has returned to London for the first time since his life— and that of his dearest friend, Henry Jekyll—was derailed by a scandal that led to his and Henry's expulsion from the London Medical School. Whispers about the true nature of Gabriel and Henry's relationship have followed the boys for two years, and now Gabriel has a chance to start again.

But Gabriel doesn't want to move on, not without Henry. His friend has become distant and cold since the disastrous events of the prior spring, and now his letters have stopped altogether. Desperate to discover what's become of him, Gabriel takes to watching the Jekyll house.

In doing so, Gabriel meets Hyde, a a strangely familiar young man with white hair and a magnetic charisma. He claims to be friends with Henry, and Gabriel can't help but begin to grow jealous at their apparent closeness, especially as Henry continues to act like Gabriel means nothing to him.

But the secret behind Henry's apathy is only the first part of a deeper mystery that has begun to coalesce. Monsters of all kinds prowl within the London fog—and not all of them are out for blood...

The Remixed Classics Series
A Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix by C.B. Lee
So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix by Bethany C. Morrow
Travelers Along the Way: A Robin Hood Remix by Aminah Mae Safi
What Souls Are Made Of: A Wuthering Heights Remix by Tasha Suri
Self-Made Boys: A Great Gatsby Remix by Anna-Marie McLemore
My Dear Henry: A Jekyll & Hyde Remix by Kalynn Bayron
Teach the Torches to Burn: A Romeo & Juliet Remix by Caleb Roehrig
Into the Bright Open: A Secret Garden Remix by Cherie Dimaline
Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix by Gabe Cole Novoa


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Great read

She did it again! Another Gm great hit well wrote. I love all of her books and look forward to hearing more.

Love the twists in this classic

I enjoyed the twists in this version of the classic story. Without giving away too much, the challenge to be loved and accepted for who we are, rings true for many people, including myself. It's a theme that spans the ages.

Jekyll, Hyde, Utterson, and Lanyon: Here & Queer

Jekyll and Hyde was already pretty queer in its original version, and this one intersects the original themes of queer repression with an exploration of black life in Victorian England and the teenage desire to live up to a father's expectations. I knew the twists and turns of the original story from a reading of it I did in college for fun, so I got the joy of catching references to the book's language ("If he shall be Mister Hyde, I will be Mister Seek" is the best line ever, I say without irony) and watching how the story's events were retold, starting with a much more sympathetic take on Hyde's collision with a little girl.

But I think even those who only know the original story's twist will enjoy this, along with the dramatic irony of Gabriel not knowing this twist until much later in the book. And yes, I find the story quite engaging even knowing the climatic revelation ahead of time.

Clifford's performance truly elevated the already excellent material, infusing the story with a rich warmth and vibrant emotions. Even if you've already read the book, I think this audiobook is worth checking out for his fantastic voice.

What a beautiful story

Kaylon has done an excellent job on the remix and turned it into a powerful love story. Very well written and thoroughly enjoyed.

The narrator is just perfect.

I really enjoyed this retelling. The author has done a great job. I really cared for the story and the characters.