Sparks of Phoenix

Beautiful poetry, the words just speak to you and touch your soul, sometimes hard to read and other times uplifting. A great work and this is the first poetry I’ve read by Najwa but I’ll defintelt be reading more.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

Powerful and inspiring. You are not the victim here, but a fighter. We all been there, we all suffered, that’s why each word touches your heart.

"I do not want anyone to tell me
I am overthinking this.
I just want someone to
love me through this."

With Sparks of Phoenix, Najwa Zebian wanted to help us - just like she helps her students and readers of her other books - to find and make a home within ourselves. To live, love and create.

In this collection of Poems we can follow a story as a person, be it her or a character, grows and go throught the 'Falling', the 'Burning to Ashes', the 'Sparks of Phoenix', 'Rising, Soaring', 'New Chapter'. We follow the comings and goings, the ups and downs. And we feel it.

While it also can be read some separately.

"to all the of the lights
who chose to dim
when I was in the darkness,
thank you for teaching me
that my own light
is all I need."

Najwa's writing is marvellous, is touching and great, and I loved having this chance of reading this book. I have not been through it, but I know her words are meant to help, and hopefully they do. Hearth-warming.

"Remind your heart that kindness
is always the answer"

This was my first collection from Najwa, and I absolutely LOVED IT (and will probably need to go devour her others as soon as possible). It was so full of both pain and hope, and so much inspiration. I loved every single poem and the positive message of healing that they all sent <3

<b><i>I received a free copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review</i></b>


<i>"You hit me with your pain,
and I turn it into poetry"</i>

Words have power, and Najwa Zebian has shown us this through poetry.

This was the first poetry book I read by Najwa Zebian, and truthfully I was enticed by the pain hidden beneath the words. She tells a wonderful story of letting go of those that hurt you and finally healing even when it seems impossible.

I loved how the book was divided into chapters, to show the different phases of life. As one section would focus on a certain aspect of life. Giving the readers a chance to really understand the feeling behind these words.

Najwa Zebian has crafted good and great works are in here: works that one would read as their own. A voice to uplift the reader; that would more encourage and inspire to healing, acceptance, from the pain, walking through it. Not overnight. But through stages that Zebian will walk you through. It is honest and it strongly reflects on Sparks of Phonix’s contents.

She had managed to divide it into a series of stages– cleverly created from the burning past of pain; all learned lessons and accepting love for yourself. Transforming, slowly rising into the better version of you, a phoenix symbolizing all.

In this third book of Najwa Zebian, some of the poems and prose included might be considered not only for those who are in pain because of lost love but also because of discrimination, being bullied or even physical and emotional abuse. The book has six chapters which showcase each process from the pain, denial, forgiving, acceptance, standing up, and a fresh start.

The writings are quite easy to comprehend and heartwarming; it's like one of your friends guiding you through giving advice. There are a handful of these poems and prose that I could relate into and I know that a lot of women will be able to connect with these powerful words from Zebian.

ARC kindly provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Sparks of Phoenix uplifted my spirit. The poems centered on recovering and learning from pain and downfalls. Just like a Phoenix, we rise up, healed from the scars and continue our journey. Najwa Zebian's words soothes my heart and soul. I'm excited for her next collection.

I loved this book of poetry. I really was able to connect and empathize with what the author was saying throughout the whole of her works. She incorporates thoughts and feelings of unworthiness and self-doubt throughout the pieces and makes the reader understand how there can be a way to think differently about these topics and possibly overcome your own situation. The only small criticism I would have is that I found it to be a little repetitive. Otherwise, I loved it! It made me feel empowered and strong. Like there was someone out there who could in a few short sentences put into words what I have a hard time even thinking coherent lengthy thoughts about.

Sparks of Phoenix by Najwa Zebian is a collection of poetry that follows the process of heartbreak and healing. These poems, while many of written in a style that I personally find distracting, were really rather powerful and moving. Some I'd connected to, while others I didn't.

I am free
not because
you let me go.
I am free because
I let you go.
And set myself free.

That poem in particular I found rather impactful and spoke to me in levels.

“I will not live with your guilt.
I will not carry your weight.
It is yours to carry.”

As with all poetry collections that I love, this one made me incredibly emotional. I don’t know why I’m so drawn to poetry collections about women experiencing trauma and healing (let’s not psychoanalyze that), but there’s just something about collections like this that speaks to me. The symbolism of the Phoenix is beautiful and other than some repetition this was an A+ collection.

What drew me in was the cover. It is absolutely stunning. I didn't care what the words in the book were going to be. I knew I was going to love it. And boy, did I. I didn't realize that it was poetry. Or that it was even the third in a a collection of poetry. The Spirit of Phoenix resonates strong in me, and the poetry that makes up Sparks of Phoenix didn't disappoint.

Najwa's words are empowering, and spirit-lifting, for those who need to hear those words, and need to feel that strength. Especially when healing from past traumas done to them. She touches everyone with any one of her poems of thoughts, feelings, and experiences. These words can heal, if they call to you, and you let them.

Thank you Najwa for sharing a piece of your Soul with us. You are wondrous.

This is the perfect collection to pick up and read which will stick in your mind for the whole day. The theme of fire and ashes in the poems is lovely, and the metaphors are gentle and well crafted.