Euphoria: Poems on Love, Faith, and Beauty by F.S. Yousaf is a nice collection of short and evocative poems with beautiful sketch drawings. I loved the honesty and vulnerability of the author. I'm grateful for the opportunity to read this new-to-me poet and look forward to reading more of his works. This gets 4 stars from me.

My thanks to Central Ave Publishing for permitting me to access a DRC of this collection via NetGalley. Publication is 9/30/25. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own and are freely given.

this was such an interesting poetry collection! i feel like each person could find a poem that resonates with them quite easily. the author done a superb job at being straight forward, yet emotional about his feelings through his writing.

my personal favourite poems were: wonderment, withstand, journal entries, self-sacrifice, depart, our time, persist, 10/12/17, raw, reawakened, self-worth, rouse, carrying, well-being, mislead, lucidity, cherish. these were the ones that i resonated with the best.

highly recommend if you want a poetry collection that's about mental health, relationships and spiritual growth!

Euphoria by F.S. Yousaf feels like a quiet conversation with someone who sees you clearly. His poems explore love, faith, and self-acceptance with a softness that feels both honest and grounding. Nothing about it feels forced. Just real and deeply human.

The sketch-style artwork adds an extra layer of feeling and fits the mood of the collection so well. I found myself pausing after certain lines just to sit with them.

This is one I’ll come back to. I only wish it were longer.

F.S. Yousaf's "Euphoria" is accepting all that makes you, you. The poems within are reminding us to be ourselves and to accept others for who they are too. There is this beautiful reminder throughout of the biggest things succeeds at the darkest moment. It takes self-love, strength, and dedication to yourself to continually become.

I feel like poetry was broaden what it means and this book is so no different. There's nothing wring with the book it just doesn't give me the poetic vibe i'm looking for.

Arc for the expanded version.

I liked a lot of the book, and there were many I relate to.
I have not read the original version, so I can't say anything about the changes in the book.
I think there are many poems in here a lot of people can relate to.
It was good.

Thank you to everyone involved!

4.5 ⭐️ Euphoria: Poems on Love, Faith, and Beauty (Expanded) by F. S. Yousaf is Publishing September 30, 2025 with Central Avenue Publishing

In haven’t read the original but this was really good. It’s well written and beautiful poetry. The sketch artwork is great and fits with perfectly to the poems. Each can bring a picture or emotion out that you can clearly see. I can see myself reading this again. I only wish it was longer.

Thank you NetGalley opportunity and Central Avenue Publishing for the ARC copy allowing me shares my honest thoughts.

Thank you NetGallery and F.S Yousaf for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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

Thatw was my first book of F.S Yousaf and i devoured it within a few hours. I'll definitely get it once its available in our local bookstore :)

The poems were short, but very touching. I liked the small artworks added to a few of the poems as well as the writing style. It was thought provoking and easy to understand, I definitely recommend this collection of poems.