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September 6, 2024
I find it so hard to rate poetry books because they are more like memoirs and when someone rips their heart open like that it’s hard to rate that. I found so many poems in here that my heart resonated with. Thank you for showing us your heart.
November 22, 2025
I should start by saying that my feelings about this collection are very much a matter of personal taste. The poems cover a wide range of themes and make use of differing structural choices, but many of them are short, self-contained pieces. This style has never been my preference, and as a result, I sometimes struggled to feel fully invested. The poems often felt too brief to allow deeper emotional resonance or substantive development of the ideas they touched on.
This issue was heightened by the collection’s overall organization. For me, a poetry collection benefits from a sense of progression or an intentional flow, and I had trouble finding that here. While I’m sure there was an intended thread connecting the different sections, the poems didn’t feel meaningfully linked. Instead, the collection read more like a series of isolated fragments or passing thoughts. For readers who enjoy short-form poetry, this may not be a drawback. However for me, it made the experience less cohesive and harder to engage with.
Thank you to the publisher, Central Avenue Publishing, for an e-ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions shared in this review are my own!
This issue was heightened by the collection’s overall organization. For me, a poetry collection benefits from a sense of progression or an intentional flow, and I had trouble finding that here. While I’m sure there was an intended thread connecting the different sections, the poems didn’t feel meaningfully linked. Instead, the collection read more like a series of isolated fragments or passing thoughts. For readers who enjoy short-form poetry, this may not be a drawback. However for me, it made the experience less cohesive and harder to engage with.
Thank you to the publisher, Central Avenue Publishing, for an e-ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions shared in this review are my own!
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June 5, 2023
Fresh cut flowers are pleasant,
but the happiness
That comes from maintaining and cherishing
An item with vulnerability
Seems to last longer.
but the happiness
That comes from maintaining and cherishing
An item with vulnerability
Seems to last longer.
June 17, 2020
PS Reading Challenge 2020- #13: A book with the same title as a movie or TV show but is unrelated to it.
Demasiado straightforward para considerarlo poesía. Carece de ritmo, de sutileza e, incluso, de profundidad —a pesar de que sus temas son el desamor y la depresión.
Más que poemas son pensamientos fraccionados, que en ocasiones se leen como tuits y en ocasiones como tarjetas Hallmark.
May 10, 2023
Rise
the sun will rise through the ashes
of the night,
and it will bring a new feeling for us.
we will know that all the struggles
only made us stronger.
the sun will rise through the ashes
of the night,
and it will bring a new feeling for us.
we will know that all the struggles
only made us stronger.
July 20, 2022
just no
June 20, 2025
Thank you NetGallery and F.S Yousaf for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Very excited as I adore F.S. Yousafs work.
Euphoria by F.S. Yousaf is one of those poetry collections that sneaks into your heart and stays there.
The way F.S Yousaf writes about love, vulnerability, and connection is simple but powerful. Nothing feels forced or overly polished. It’s soft, gentle, and incredibly real. I could feel the honesty behind every line, and there’s something so comforting about that. These aren't just poems about romance—they’re about safety, understanding, and being truly seen by someone.
There were quite a few poems I ended up rereading, just because they hit a little deeper or made me pause. They felt like they were written for the feelings I’ve never quite known how to put into words.
If you’re someone who enjoys poetry that’s heartfelt and authentic without being overly complicated, this is absolutely worth picking up.
Euphoria by F.S. Yousaf is one of those poetry collections that sneaks into your heart and stays there.
The way F.S Yousaf writes about love, vulnerability, and connection is simple but powerful. Nothing feels forced or overly polished. It’s soft, gentle, and incredibly real. I could feel the honesty behind every line, and there’s something so comforting about that. These aren't just poems about romance—they’re about safety, understanding, and being truly seen by someone.
There were quite a few poems I ended up rereading, just because they hit a little deeper or made me pause. They felt like they were written for the feelings I’ve never quite known how to put into words.
If you’re someone who enjoys poetry that’s heartfelt and authentic without being overly complicated, this is absolutely worth picking up.
March 10, 2019
Excellent
I have followed this amazing poet for a while now on Instagram and I just want to say that his book did NOT disappoint! I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish! :)
~Rachel
I have followed this amazing poet for a while now on Instagram and I just want to say that his book did NOT disappoint! I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish! :)
~Rachel
September 28, 2025
Euphoria, a collection of beautiful poems about love, loss, spiritual awakening and mental well-being.
There is a poem that will resonate with everyone. I enjoyed all of the poems. Some were deeply emotional, some leave you in awe just thinking and some stay with you afterwards.
The following are some of my favorites.
"Fears and Nightmares"
"Depart"
"Cracked Skin"
"Wounds:
"Shackles"
"With You"
"Radiant"
Thank you Netgalley and Central Avenue Publishing for this eARC. All opinions are entirely my own.
There is a poem that will resonate with everyone. I enjoyed all of the poems. Some were deeply emotional, some leave you in awe just thinking and some stay with you afterwards.
The following are some of my favorites.
"Fears and Nightmares"
"Depart"
"Cracked Skin"
"Wounds:
"Shackles"
"With You"
"Radiant"
Thank you Netgalley and Central Avenue Publishing for this eARC. All opinions are entirely my own.
May 17, 2022
For his debut poetry book, it's really good.
October 29, 2018
Interesting
At first I felt this book was a little slow paced and simple, but sticking with it showed me how amazing it was. The poems dove deep into the authors struggle with depression but also how to move on from love. This book did have some religious poems that I couldn’t really relate to, but I didn’t feel like I was being bombarded with religion & skipping those did not take away from the rest of the book. Overall I am glad I stuck with it to the end. A great read!
At first I felt this book was a little slow paced and simple, but sticking with it showed me how amazing it was. The poems dove deep into the authors struggle with depression but also how to move on from love. This book did have some religious poems that I couldn’t really relate to, but I didn’t feel like I was being bombarded with religion & skipping those did not take away from the rest of the book. Overall I am glad I stuck with it to the end. A great read!
May 1, 2025
Really grateful I got to edit and expand my first ever book lmao. I hope yall enjoy it :)
March 21, 2018
Great book by an amazing young writer. Looking forward to reading more books of his in the future
April 17, 2020
Lol this was so bad
December 2, 2020
Its healing
It was really inspiring and it made me think of the world in a other way ........ Wow amazing book
It was really inspiring and it made me think of the world in a other way ........ Wow amazing book
April 3, 2019
Euphoria by F.S. Yousaf was an interesting book. It was a poetry book that I found quite depressing at times. It talked about hardships, heartaches, and basically just not wanting to exist in the worlds anymore. Even though it had a depressing mood, I enjoyed it.
There wasn’t any characters because this was a story book but I didn’t really enjoy the writer’s tone. Some parts were relatable while sometimes I was just annoyed by how he dramatized some subjects.
A quote I enjoyed was “There are times when I wanted the worst for you, Hoping you would understand The roots of my thoughts. I needed you to feel the pain I held, But here I am Praying you never feel like I did. Hoping no one ever sees you Like the way you saw me.” I was fond of these words strung together because I’m aware that at times I feel this type of emotion and others feel it as well.
The point of view was first person because it was telling about their feelings and thoughts. I liked it because it was like they were telling me a story about their troubles.
There wasn’t any characters because this was a story book but I didn’t really enjoy the writer’s tone. Some parts were relatable while sometimes I was just annoyed by how he dramatized some subjects.
A quote I enjoyed was “There are times when I wanted the worst for you, Hoping you would understand The roots of my thoughts. I needed you to feel the pain I held, But here I am Praying you never feel like I did. Hoping no one ever sees you Like the way you saw me.” I was fond of these words strung together because I’m aware that at times I feel this type of emotion and others feel it as well.
The point of view was first person because it was telling about their feelings and thoughts. I liked it because it was like they were telling me a story about their troubles.
July 15, 2020
This collection of poetry was packed with heavy emotions
Euphoria is definitely the perfect name for this collection of poetry. Each poem was beautifully written and was like releasing a breath of toxic air to clear your lungs to inhale fresh air. This collection of poetry was packed with heavy emotions. Each poem weighed heavily on my heart and mind as they resonated with me. F.S. Yousaf is an outstanding poet. I definitely recommend this collection of poetry to anyone that loves poetry. I will check out more of Yousaf's work.
Euphoria is definitely the perfect name for this collection of poetry. Each poem was beautifully written and was like releasing a breath of toxic air to clear your lungs to inhale fresh air. This collection of poetry was packed with heavy emotions. Each poem weighed heavily on my heart and mind as they resonated with me. F.S. Yousaf is an outstanding poet. I definitely recommend this collection of poetry to anyone that loves poetry. I will check out more of Yousaf's work.
August 8, 2022
Another beautiful collection by F.S. Yousaf! I ADORED the first collection of his that I picked up last year called Sincerely. I will say that this one was a little more difficult to get into because it seemed to lack a specific structure and there wasn’t really a smooth “flow” to the topics discussed in this collection. It jumped around going from a poem about loss & abuse to love & healing and then back to loss & abuse. Overall, I enjoyed this collection but it wasn’t my FAVORITE.
Overall, F.S. Yousaf has such a beautiful way with words that engrosses me every time. Cant wait to pick up Serenity! :)
Overall, F.S. Yousaf has such a beautiful way with words that engrosses me every time. Cant wait to pick up Serenity! :)
September 11, 2025
"I have witnessed you. In every shape you've come to me, I have witnessed your breath in all the flowers surrounding me. How life blooms with your presence." - YOUR PRESENCE
This is truly a stunning collection. often times I find that alot of modern poetry collections repetitive, alot of modern poetry tends to not truly poetry but just rambles and paragraphs and feels almost as if they're written to go viral on tumbler or TikTok however this collection truly felt like I was reading from the likes of Neruda.
the writing is very melodic and the wording is romantic.
This collection is heartbreaking, romantic, sweet, and thoughtful. to touches on love, heartache, healing, and acceptance in all of its different forms. You can tell so much time and love went into creating this book.
I highly recommend picking up Euphoria when it releases later this year!
This is truly a stunning collection. often times I find that alot of modern poetry collections repetitive, alot of modern poetry tends to not truly poetry but just rambles and paragraphs and feels almost as if they're written to go viral on tumbler or TikTok however this collection truly felt like I was reading from the likes of Neruda.
the writing is very melodic and the wording is romantic.
This collection is heartbreaking, romantic, sweet, and thoughtful. to touches on love, heartache, healing, and acceptance in all of its different forms. You can tell so much time and love went into creating this book.
I highly recommend picking up Euphoria when it releases later this year!
July 4, 2019
The poems in this book speak of love, sadness, loneliness, and many emotions in between. F.S. Yousaf is an up and coming author; I followed him from Instagram and was ecstatic to see he published a poetry book. I recommend to all those interested in this new style of poetry, which is written in few lines but resonates and relates deeply to many situations today. Great read!
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