Emmy Laybourne
5 SeriesEmmy Laybourne is an American author known for her young adult series, Monument 14. She has received notable awards including the Junior Library Guild Award, YALSA Quick Pick, and a Perfect Ten rating from VOYA. Prior to her writing career, Laybourne worked as a character actress. She resides just outside New York City with her family and pets.
In "Sweet" by Emmy Laybourne, a luxury cruise celebrating the new diet sweetener Solu turns chaotic when passengers, including protagonist Laurel, experience bizarre side effects. Initially embarrassed in front of celebrity host Tom Forelli, Laurel grows increasingly wary of the sweetener. Tom, struggling to escape his child-star past, is drawn to Laurel amidst the unfolding crisis. As the situation escalates, Tom's hosting role transforms into an exposé on Solu's dangers. Together, they confront the perilous consequences of the sweetener, fighting to expose the truth and ensure their survival.
