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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2011
Gr 9 Up—At first, Exposed reads like many other realistic novels-in-verse. A teen with slightly clichéd phrasings effuses about her lifelong best friend, school, dreams for the future, and boyfriend. When Liz and Kate have a tiff during their oh-so-cute monthly sleepover, it seems as if a predictable narrative is about to unfold. Liz, an aspiring photographer in a solid relationship, cannot understand why Kate, a dancer, doesn't plan to pursue her art professionally and why ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on May 1, 2011
Liz can't figure out why Kate, "the straight line to my squiggle, / my forever-best friend," is avoiding her. Slowly and skillfully, in one prose poem after another, Marcus lets the tension build before revealing to Liz—and readers—Kate's secret: Liz's brother raped her. When Liz confronts her brother, he denies it. So who is...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2011
Liz can't figure out why her "forever-best friend" Kate is avoiding her. Slowly and skillfully, through prose poems, Kate's sec...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
