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My Dear Henry: A Jekyll & Hyde Remix by Kalynn Bayron
2 reviews
dosxhime's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Physical abuse, Racism, Homophobia, and Violence
Minor: Suicide attempt
jessicaludden's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
“Are we not all monstrous in some way?”
“Some of us are, but it is because we have been made monstrous by the world.”
My Dear Henry is a Jekyll and Hyde remix that follows Gabriel and Henry, two black queer boys living in 19th century London. It’s a mystery and a love story that highlights the homophobia and racism of the time period, while delivering a suspenseful plot and characters to empathize with.
I really enjoyed this book. I liked its commentary on homophobia and racism during this time. The author did an amazing job putting the reader into the characters’ shoes and emphasizing an experience that is often overlooked and erased in history. This book was eerie and tense and unsettled me even though I was familiar with the story it’s based on. Overall, this kept me on my toes and I like the twist the author put on this story.
“Some of us are, but it is because we have been made monstrous by the world.”
My Dear Henry is a Jekyll and Hyde remix that follows Gabriel and Henry, two black queer boys living in 19th century London. It’s a mystery and a love story that highlights the homophobia and racism of the time period, while delivering a suspenseful plot and characters to empathize with.
I really enjoyed this book. I liked its commentary on homophobia and racism during this time. The author did an amazing job putting the reader into the characters’ shoes and emphasizing an experience that is often overlooked and erased in history. This book was eerie and tense and unsettled me even though I was familiar with the story it’s based on. Overall, this kept me on my toes and I like the twist the author put on this story.
Content Warnings
Minor: Body horror, Hate crime, Death, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Murder, Blood, Suicide attempt, and Racism
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