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riyaporter's review against another edition
5.0
This book is a must read for anyone with trauma, or who has suffered any type of abuse. It is gorgeous, but also empowering and truthful. It offers words of empathy, love and support in the form of stunning poetry and prose. A thousand percent worth the read.
a_l_deleon's review against another edition
3.0
This is a good book of poetry that speaks of the kind of healing journey that many women find themselves on at some point in their lives, including myself. I am glad that Najwa Zebian wrote Sparks of Phoenix because I know there are still many people who still need to know these innate truths about pain, loss, and rising from it.
mb918's review against another edition
4.0
A brief yet beautiful lesson in moving on and loving yourself
dreambigbooknerd's review against another edition
4.0
*ARC kindly provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review*
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.
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.
beamasalunga's review against another edition
4.0
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.
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.
kierscrivener's review against another edition
3.0
"My wounds teach me to not hurt others"
Some of the poems spoke to my soul and brought tears to my eyes . . . but there was a lot of 'we are better' vibe and it made me really uncomfortable. I really recommend it over all.
I also love that she is a young Lebanese Canadian poet
Some of the poems spoke to my soul and brought tears to my eyes . . . but there was a lot of 'we are better' vibe and it made me really uncomfortable. I really recommend it over all.
I also love that she is a young Lebanese Canadian poet
chloemc99's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this collection of poems of love and heartbreak, I could really connect with majority of the poems