The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton

Remember VH1’s “Where Are They Now?” And/or “Behind The Music”? That’s exactly what this book is! It’s an interview-style retelling of a musical career as told by the industry insiders and the main characters dishing out the scoop of what went right and how it fell apart. The juicy tabloid-type stuff fans love to hear.   Music lovers and/or fans of “Daisy Jones & the Six” will enjoy this new fictional story from Dawnie Walton!

With the unique descriptions of Opal’s wardrobe and the tough-as-nails fierce appearance I kept envisioning Opal to look like Grace Jones!  I was convinced Opal & Nev were real-life performers that I somehow never heard of!  There’s many references to recognizable names from the entertainment industry which adds to the fun of bringing the characters to life. The tragedy the book focuses on, also is very realistic and well developed, again leaving me feeling as if it really happened and somehow I never heard about it. 

To sum it up, this fictional story set-up in an interview-style retelling has so many perceived truths it’s impossible not to be a star-struck fan sucked into the re-telling of something great that just missed its mark. If you enjoyed Daisy Jones, you’re going to LOVE “The Final Review of Opal & Nev.”

Thank you to #NetGalley #DawnieWalton and #Simon&Schuster for the chance to read “The Final Revival of Opal and Nev” in exchange for an honest review.

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