The Final Revival of Opal & Nev

"[A] spectacular debut... Walton pumps up the volume with a fresh angle on systemic racism and freedom of expression. This is a firecracker." — Publisher's Weekly (starred review)

"The Final Revival of Opal & Nev is lovely and lyrical; a warm and wonderful intersection between journalism and fiction. This is a novel you'll want to read out loud. It's made for readers and music lovers who find themselves wishing that Behind The Music was still on the air." — Kiley Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Such a Fun Age

"Walton’s fabulous debut novel is an utterly fresh take on finding one’s voice, on systemic racism and sexism, and on freedom of expression. That these heavy subjects don’t weigh down this hugely entertaining novel are testament to Walton’s deftness and skill." — O Magazine, Most Anticipated Books of 2021

“The Final Revival of Opal & Nev is as musical and revolutionary in tone and structure as it is in content. It delves into the complexities of the creative life, specifically as it pertains to Black women, and instead of shying away or egg-shelling, it does what every good book does: tells the truth. A truth that bangs. That shrieks. A siren song to shatter what we’ve known of the novel. Things won’t ever be the same after this. And I’m so happy Dawnie Walton has arrived.” — Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling author of A Long Way Down

“'Bold' doesn’t even begin to describe it. Dawnie Walton's exhilarating debut is a thrill ride into the Afro-punk 1970s complete with a central character so unforgettable, you'll almost believe you’ve heard her name before. Innovative, sexy, edgy— I’ve never read anything like Opal & Nev, and I promise you haven't either." — Ayana Mathis, New York Times bestselling author of The Twelve Tribes of Hattie

"As a DJ, model, producer, cultural curator, entrepreneur, artist and activist, I’ve always had to pave my own path and go where the naysayers said was not possible. So to encounter a woman with a similar vibe, who confidently sets her own path was thrilling to read about. Buckle up when you sit down to follow Opal on her journey from a young girl in Detroit who is trying to find her voice to a confident woman who travels the world speaking her own truth, even when it gets her in trouble. An intoxicating blend of pop culture and politics, feminist power and fun, The Final Revival of Opal & Nev is a must read." — Beverly Bond, author of Black Girls Rock: Owning Our Magic, Rocking Our Truth, creator, executive producer of BLACK GIRLS ROCK!

"What girl who has had to march to the beat of her own drummer can't relate to Opal. I'm partial to the passages in Paris where the Battle of Versailles is recreated but I also loved the scenes in Detroit, the American South, and New York City's Harlem and Greenwich Village. Opal's search for herself, for love, for acceptance is infinitely relatable. The Final Revival of Opal & Nev is a jewel." — Pat Cleveland, author of Walking with the Muses

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