{"product_id":"the-final-revival-of-opal-nev-9781982140175","title":"The Final Revival of Opal \u0026 Nev","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn electrifying and \"provocative, rich, and assured\" (\u003ci\u003eVogue\u003c\/i\u003e) debut novel about the meteoric rise of an iconic interracial rock duo in the 1970s, their sensational breakup, and the dark secrets unearthed when they try to reunite decades later for one last tour.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003e\"A packed time capsule that doubles as a stick of dynamite.\" --\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTHE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOpal is a fiercely independent young woman pushing against the grain in her style and attitude, Afro-punk before that term existed. Coming of age in Detroit, she can't imagine settling for a 9-to-5 job--despite her unusual looks, Opal believes she can be a star. So when the aspiring British singer\/songwriter Neville Charles discovers her at a bar's amateur night, she takes him up on his offer to make rock music together for the fledgling Rivington Records. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In early seventies New York City, just as she's finding her niche as part of a flamboyant and funky creative scene, a rival band signed to her label brandishes a Confederate flag at a promotional concert. Opal's bold protest and the violence that ensues set off a chain of events that will not only change the lives of those she loves, but also be a deadly reminder that repercussions are always harsher for women, especially black women, who dare to speak their truth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Decades later, as Opal considers a 2016 reunion with Nev, music journalist S. Sunny Shelton seizes the chance to curate an oral history about her idols. Sunny thought she knew most of the stories leading up to the cult duo's most politicized chapter. But as her interviews dig deeper, a nasty new allegation from an unexpected source threatens to blow up everything. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Provocative and chilling, \u003ci\u003eThe Final Revival of Opal \u0026amp; Nev\u003c\/i\u003e features a backup chorus of unforgettable voices, a heroine the likes of which we've not seen in storytelling, and a daring structure, and introduces a bold new voice in contemporary fiction. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eGOOD MORNING AMERICA\u003c\/i\u003e BUZZ PICK * NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY BARACK OBAMA * \u003ci\u003eTHE WASHINGTON POST \u003c\/i\u003e*\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eNPR\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e* \u003ci\u003eESQUIRE\u003c\/i\u003e * \u003ci\u003eENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY * GOODREADS * THE MILLIONS * READER'S DIGEST * PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e* \u003c\/i\u003eCHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDawnie Walton is a fiction writer and journalist whose work explores identity, place, and the influence of pop culture. She has won fellowships from the MacDowell Colony and the Tin House Summer Workshop, and earned her MFA from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. Previously, she worked as an executive-level editor for magazine and multimedia brands, including \u003ci\u003eEssence\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Entertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, Getty Images, and \u003ci\u003eLIFE\u003c\/i\u003e. A native of Jacksonville, Florida, she lives with her husband in Brooklyn.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"37 Ink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50610243371282,"sku":"9781982140175","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5e54e8b7-60ca-4d51-ae7c-d51f80267cfd.jpg?v=1765356669","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-final-revival-of-opal-nev-9781982140175","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}