A young man searches for the reason behind his best friend’s disappearance and the arrival of a magnetic stranger in this haunting retelling of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde , perfect for fans of Tiffany D. Jackson and Mexican Gothic . "Addressing invisibility, power, and passion, Bayron’s updated classic simmers with Gothic imagery, romance, and a robust exploration of what it means to be whole. A vibrant retelling." ― Kirkus Reviews 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... This gothic YA remix of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde subverts the cishet white perspective of the original and openly explores the queer subtext that has been long debated―and often erased altogether. The Remixed Classics Series In the Remixed Classics series, authors from marginalized backgrounds reinterpret classic works through their own cultural lens to subvert the overwhelmingly cishet, white, and male canon. 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 This Wretched Beauty: A Dorian Gray Remix by Elle Grenier Praise for My Dear Henry : A Junior Library Guild Selection The Nerd Daily Most Anticipated 2023 Release Buzzfeed Most Anticipated Winter 2023 YA "Addressing invisibility, power, and passion, Bayron’s updated classic simmers with Gothic imagery, romance, and a robust exploration of what it means to be whole. A vibrant retelling. " ― Kirkus Reviews "Bayron captures the tone and pace of a Victorian novel in Gabriel's first-person narrative uncoiling the dramatic plot precisely yet at a pace that won't lose the reader. The emotional elements and conflict add tension, and this latest in the Remixed Classics series will satisfy readers." ― Booklist "Part of the exquisite Remixed Classics series, this take on Jekyll & Hyde is more proof that Bayron is a must-read YA author. ... An atmospheric, eerie retelling centering a Black, queer main character." ―Buzzfeed Praise for Remixed Classics: "Lee (the Sidekick Squad series) elegantly situates Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1882 Treasure Island against a richly embroidered Qing dynasty backdrop in this carefully crafted queer interpretation. ... Inspired by female pirate Zheng Yi Sao, this deeply immersive adventure features deftly interwoven Chinese and Vietnamese, luscious culinary descriptions, and well-rendered explorations of imperialism, treasure, found family, and love." ― Publishers Weekly , starred review , on A Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix by C.B. Lee "'Fun' doesn’t even begin to describe this rich and imaginative retelling of Treasure Island . ... It’s obvious that this book was a labor of love, which made it all the more enjoyable to read. Pirate stories don’t get much better than this ." ― Hypable , on A Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix by C.B. Lee "Morrow’s ability to take the lingering stain of slavery on American history and use it as a catalyst for unbreakable love and resilience is flawless . That she has remixed a canonical text to do so only further illuminates the need to critically question who holds the pen in telling our nation’s story ." ― Booklist , starred review , on So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix by Bethany C. Morrow " Impressive ... Via delicately written characterizations, each March woman exemplifies the notion that the wounds of bondage don’t disappear sim