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Reinventing Amara Leventis Kindle Edition

by E.D. Hackett (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars (14)

She wants everyone to think she’s got it together. So where did it all fall apart?

Amara Leventis craves validation. So when her best friend and roomie gets engaged, the twenty-five-year-old single girl fears she’s losing her soulmate… and her apartment forever. Reeling from the sense of abandonment, Amara turns an interview for a work promotion into a shocking pink slip.

Humiliated and effectively homeless, the frazzled woman begrudgingly returns to rural Connecticut and her parents’ Greek bakery. But when a fight gets her bounced from the wedding party and she discovers her dad’s troubling secrets, Amara wonders if life will always be sour instead of sweet.

Will she ever find the right recipe for happiness?

Reinventing Amara Leventis is a richly drawn women’s fiction novel. If you like relatable characters, family dramas, and laugh-out-loud moments, then you’ll adore E.D. Hackett’s entertaining read.

Buy Reinventing Amara Leventis to draw order from chaos today!

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E.D. Hackett lives with her husband, two children, and three fur babies in Massachusetts. She always enjoyed writing short stories and journaling when she was a child. She majored in Journalism for a hot second in college and eventually graduated with a Master's degree in Speech-language pathology. E.D. Hackett is an SLP by day and a writer by night.

For most of her adult years, her writing was placed on the back burner due to the chaos of full-time parenting and full-time work. With a little encouragement, she decided to write a novel, write it well, and write it scared. Hope Hanna Murphy is her third novel.

She hopes to convey themes that are relatable to all women and hopes they are enjoyed by all readers. She can be found on Facebook, Instagram, and Goodreads, as well as her website www.edhackettwrites.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09VT9TMYV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ E.D. Hackett
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 13.9 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 246 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Best Sellers Rank: #6,914 in Sisters Fiction
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars (14)

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E.D. Hackett is an only child who always wanted a sister. You'll find themes of sisters and mother-daughter relationships in almost all her novels, where she concocts complex relationships wrapped in forgiveness. Edy lives in New England, where the beaches, lobsters, and quirky cafes are characters of their own.

She has two children (three if you count the dog), and in her spare time, she dreams about living in Ireland.

Edy is an Enneagram Two (The Helper) or maybe a 5 (The Investigator) and is growing a book coaching side hustle (The Story Keeper Book Coach) to help aspiring authors navigate the indie publishing world.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
14 global ratings

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  • Rose Patterson
    5.0 out of 5 stars She thought she had it all together, until everything fell apart.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2025
    Format: Kindle
    This was my first book by E.D. Hackett, and I’ve got to say, I really enjoyed it. Her writing style is super engaging, sharp, heartfelt, and often laugh-out-loud funny. The story flows so naturally, and the characters feel incredibly real, flaws and all.

    Now, I’ll be honest: Amara drove me a little crazy at first. She’s one of those characters who’s trying so hard to keep up appearances that you just want to shake her and say, “It’s okay to fall apart sometimes!” But that’s kind of the beauty of the book. Hackett does a fantastic job of showing Amara’s growth, little by little. You watch her struggle, unravel, and slowly, painfully, piece herself back together. It feels honest. Messy, but honest.

    I also loved the setting, from Providence to a small-town Greek bakery in Connecticut, it all had this cozy, slightly chaotic charm. The family drama, the career spirals, the complicated friendships...it’s all so relatable. If you've ever hit a quarter-life crisis head-on (or sideways), you'll see yourself in Amara.

    The book mixes humor, heartbreak, and hope in just the right amounts. And yes, there are moments where you want to roll your eyes at Amara, but that makes her all the more human. By the end, I was really rooting for her.

    If you like character-driven stories with emotional depth, family dynamics, and a heroine who’s a work in progress (aren’t we all?), then Reinventing Amara Leventis is absolutely worth the read. I’ll definitely be checking out more from E.D. Hackett!
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  • JaymzW
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2022
    Format: Paperback
    This book was so much fun to read. Everything Amara goes through is very relatable. I felt like I was there with her whether it was in her parents bakery or sitting alone in her room thinking. She gets herself into some trouble but ultimately she figures out how to climb out. From stuff with her best friend, her parents and her job there’s something to be said about a woman figuring out her next move. Definitely a great summer read, take it with you to the beach, on vacation or even sitting on your deck with a glass of wine. You’ll get sucked into Amara’s story and you’ll love it just like I did!
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  • Olivia Caridi
    3.0 out of 5 stars A really cute book overall, just a tough zero to hero main character!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2022
    Format: Kindle
    By the end of this book, I looked back and thought it was a really cute book that reminded me a bit of one of my favorite movies ever, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants! So fun to read the names of Greek desserts and about the dynamics of a Greek family. The only issue I ran into is that, for 70% of the book, the main character Amara is just SO unlikeable. Just takes selfish to the absolute max, so I'm sitting here as this new boy likes her and tells her she's great and I'm thinking, "How the heck does he like this girl that is sooo blatantly selfish?" It was tough because it really was so much of the book, and then her transition into being a "good person" happens really abruptly toward the end. But hey, I'm glad she made a change and saw the light, worked out her friendship, and landed the hottie boyfriend - ultimately, it was a sweet story, but I found myself wanting to scream, "Girl, get yourself together!!" I still recommend it, it was definitely cute, I guess it's just a high five to the author that this character was really well written! Thank you to Book Sirens and E.D. Hackett for this ARC. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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  • Cynthia Marine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Life is not all about yourself.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2022
    Format: Kindle
    Amara felt she was entitled and acted as a selfish brat when life didn't go the way she planned. She takes us on a self journey of discovery to understand tolerance and acceptance. The book kept your attention and for me, couldn't put it down until the last page.

    I have read all of E.D. Hackett's books and look forward to the next one.

    This book was gifted to me.
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  • Maureen E. Wise
    5.0 out of 5 stars A story of forgiveness and friendship
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2022
    Format: Paperback
    This is a sweet story of a young woman figuring out who she is the hard way. It's about friendship and forgiveness, especially forgiving yourself. The details about Greek desserts are still making me look up where to get the baked goods and how to make them! An enjoyable read for sure.
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  • Maria A. Karamitsos – Journalist, Author, Poet, & Proud Hellene
    4.0 out of 5 stars Amara keeps getting in her own way, but that makes her real
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2022
    Format: Paperback
    Sure, Amara’s spoiled and gets herself in even more hot water. You just want to shake her. But that’s what makes her so real. When we’re young, we often don’t make the right choices. None of us are perfect, and some people don’t end up on the straight path–they end up on the curvy road, and take a few detours along the way. Amara is like some Greek-American kids I knew when I was growing up—they wanted to forge their own American identity and leave behind their family’s simple beginnings. The author did a good job tapping into Greek culture. It’s a multifaceted, rich, and dynamic culture—and can be difficult for someone who isn’t Greek to portray. There are nuances, and though most things are consistent across regions, some areas and families have their own distinct version. With the help of a Greek friend, E.D. provided a snapshot of one Greek-American family, including their distinct traditions and immigrant roots.

    With a pinch of entitlement, a dash of resentment, and a cup of hope for a quick trip to the good life, E.D. Hackett serves Amara with a dose of humble pie, then leads her to assemble the ingredients to create a brand new life. And I have to admit, every time she wrote about kourambiedes, I wanted to race to the kitchen to bake my favorite cookie. This one’s a quick, fun read.
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  • Jennifer Weston
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2022
    Format: Paperback
    I just fell in love with Amara! Following her through this story really made me think about my past and how I related to some of the things that she went through. This book is a fantastic read!
    I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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  • Katie E Pulnik
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2022
    Format: Kindle
    This was a fun and quick read. I enjoyed the characters. They were well developed and relatable. I especially loved the development of Amara, and seeing how she changed throughout the story!
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  • Mr
    3.0 out of 5 stars Light read about friendship and family
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Amara is not always a likeable character. She comes across as selfish and immature. However, as the story progresses, she does try to turn things around. She does this at times, clumsily. I did find the love relationship a bit cliche.
    As a middle-aged grandmother, this is not my usual genre, so I think this is reflected in my grading of the story. Apologies, but I do think this work is more suited to readers under the age of 30.
    I do recommend this as a light and easy read. To someone younger it will perhaps be more entertaining.
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  • L. Costello
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read but not fluffy...
    Reviewed in Canada on August 9, 2022
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I enjoyed Amara's struggle, even though at times I could have throttled her....but that's what makes me love a character's change over time! Many funny happenings against a backdrop of a woman's struggle to be different than she is. Family dynamics, exploration of values, and a father and daughter learning to value each other....good reading!
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