Seven Dishes Before Forever

After a car accident, seventeen-year-old Zoe Hart wakes up at a diner for souls caught between life and death. Now, Zoe has seven meals--seven chances--to fix her greatest regret...or her death becomes permanent. An astonishing debut about love, loss, and learning to live again.

Her death might be what brings her back to life.

Zoe Hart is dying. In seven and a half minutes, her heart will stop beating and paramedics will find her and her sister at the scene of a car crash.

Right now, though, Zoe is in a diner. Schrödinger’s Diner, to be exact. A place that serves souls who are neither dead nor alive. Zoe is handed a menu with seven dishes, each with the power to take her back in time. The deal is simple: Undo her greatest regret before her last dish is served, and Zoe gets to live. Fail, however, and the fog beyond the diner awaits.

The choice seems obvious. Who wouldn’t want the taste of a second chance? But there’s no telling what memories the menu holds. And there are some secrets Zoe has spent a lifetime trying to forget.

You've Found Oliver meets They Both Die at the End in this stunning debut from Kate Emilie about love, regret, and the strength it takes to face your past in order to have a shot at the future.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs