Christina Reviews *Sweet Dream Baby* by Sterling Watson

           Sterling Watson’s Sweet Dream Baby is a compelling coming of age story about one 12 year old boy’s descent into madness.  The story takes place in 1958, back when everyone was into that Devil's music.

         Travis spends a summer at his grandparents’ home in Florida because his mother is in a mental institution and his father is unable to take care of him on his own.  While in Florida, Travis befriends his 16 year old aunt Delia Hollister.  Things spiral downward from there.

        This book is full of murder, secrets, lies and incest.  It’s a haunting Southern Gothic that’s very well-written.  And the author is cool. 

       Four stars