An infant left in the trash to die. A teenage mother who never knew she was pregnant . . .

Before That Morning, these were the words most often used to describe straight-A student and star soccer player Devon Davenport: responsible, hardworking, mature. But all that changes when the police find Devon home sick from school as they investigate the case of an abandoned baby. Soon the connection is made. Devon has just given birth; the baby in the trash is hers. After That Morning, there's only one way to define Devon: attempted murderer.

And yet gifted author Amy Efaw does the impossible. She turns Devon into an empathetic character, a girl who was in such deep denial that she refused to believe she was pregnant. Through airtight writing and fast-paced, gripping storytelling, Ms. Efaw takes the reader on Devon's unforgettable journey toward clarity, acceptance, and redemption.

Devon is not the kind of girl who does this. She is not the kind of girl who gets arrested. She is not the kind of girl to abandon her baby to die in a trash can. In fact, Devon’s not even the kind of girl who gets pregnant.

What others are saying about After:

All About {n}’s review: “I’d recommend this to parents and teens – because it is a very thought-provoking subject and one that I think could spark some important discussions.”

Overflowing Heart Reviews’ review: “I was really impressed with this book… right until the end.” (Review contains spoilers!)

Respiring Thoughts’ review: “Harsh, brutal, and well-told, After is a great example of why people should read contemporary YA fiction.”