Overexposed

Surviving Southside

by Susan J. Korman

"Send me a pic?" Daisy Garcia's not afraid of putting on a show. So when her boyfriend Simon asks Daisy for some sexy pictures, she sends him a couple. But when Daisy and Simon have a bad breakup, Simon forwards the pictures to the phones of everyone at Southside High. How will Daisy handle it when her private life goes public?

Genres: Young Adult

103 pages, Library Binding

First published May 1, 2013

Reviews

[Stuart Roach]

One of the shortest books in the DHS library and for good reason. It was the most basic elementary plot, and it was very boring. The only part that was somewhat enjoyable was the fact that I and teens could relate to the conflict.

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book. The characters were good, and so was the real life experience.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story is very basic and simplistic, but I believe the goal of the book is not necessarily to achieve exceptional writing, but more to address the important topic in a manner that will appeal to teen readers. "Overexposed" covers the topic of sharing and sending lewd pictures and how this action will most likely result in police involvement. A discussion guide for this topic is a free download and the link can be found on the book.

[Dezaire · Rating 2 out of 5]

its a weird book but i was intersting but idk

[Nykesha · Rating 5 out of 5]

goooooddd!!!!!!

[Josephine Lemon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series of books are really good. this book is about a girl who sends some pictures of herself to her boyfriend and then they had a bad break up and he sent them to everyone in the school.

[Yanet Herrera · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Overexposed" by Susan J. Korman is great book I really enjoyed reading it .
It's actually a very interesting book It's as if it was written by a teenager. It teaches a lesson/experience for young people these days to not trust people i really liked the lesson in this book.I really liked how the story plays out through out the book from being happy to having problems to ending with the main character being happy again. I also enjoyed how it uses devices such as similes and metaphors.
This book has a lot of suspense that's keeps you wanting to read more and really good characters for example the main character daisy she is not afraid to make scene or show which makes this book more intense and better.
There's only couple things I don't like about this book is how short it was .
Another thing is how there should of been a little more drama when she got exposed and maybe added more devices.
Overall this is a really great book if you're looking for a quick read and a book with a real life lesson/experience this is the book.

[Luisa Benson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overexposed by Korman was a very quick read. I was looking for some high-interest books that were both intense in subject but fast, lighter reads and bought this for my classroom. The story is very good but a little predictable. Daisy makes the mistake of sending her boyfriend a topless photo, and you can just guess what happens when they break up. One of the things that I liked about this book was the exposition. Daisy's family includes an older brother who is very believable and parents who own and run a bodega. Daisy herself is an upbeat high school senior. Her boyfriend Simon starts pressuring her, and other kids at school have shared pics. There is a side story about a talent show fundraiser that contributes to the plot. Though a little cliche, there were enough strong elements in this book to warrant a recommendation. Overexposed was a good, though a bit predictable, quick read.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am not a connoisseur of "high interest/low reading level" fiction. Is anyone? Other than the book's intended readers - tweens and teens who are learning to read? The concept itself is a bizarre marriage of function and form that I have trouble wrapping my mind around. It's almost impossible to compare to any other kind of reading experience.

You can read the back cover blurb and see where the book is going. An otherwise levelheaded girl lets her boyfriend convince her to send naked pics, they get spread around the school, moral lessons are learned. Straightforward, linear, simple, but I think Korman lets in enough of Daisy's emotional turmoil add a little nuance.

Also, is this book completely irrelevant now that there is such a thing as Snapchat? Talk amongst yourselves.

[Keiasha Johnson]

I really enjoyed this book. Its was very interesting and very eye opening. If you enjoy books with suspense you'll love this book. Exposed was a reality check of what's going on in the world now. And teens need to be informed about this kind of stuff, and have adults to talk to about the things that go on in life.

[Alonna · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very quick read but a good book

[marina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I sort of liked it 3.5

[John Park]

A girl's red bikini photo gets out in public.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great lesson for the youth of today.

[Imani Allen]

It was a good book I just didn't like how it ended

[Ahmed Ahmed]

This book is awesome.

[Maya Johnson]

It is a Quick read and very interesting. I would recommend it to any who doesn't quite like reading but loves drama.