“Are you ready to meet the person who will return you to yourself, exactly where you got lost?”
📚 🇬🇧 Melisa & You in the Mirror (English)
Topread on Kobo Turkey · A psychological and spiritual novel available in 8 languages
Spiritual Journey · Psychological Fiction · Sufi Novel
🌍 Available in 8 languages English · Español · Français · Deutsch · Türkçe · Italiano · Română · Português
Since its first month of publication, it has been downloaded thousands of times by readers around the globe.
Melisa & You in the Mirror is a deeply emotional and psychological novel that narrates the inner journey of a woman lost in the chaos of modern-day Istanbul. Melisa’s life takes a radical turn when she unexpectedly encounters a mysterious painter, Arel Shihab, during an art exhibition. Woven with Sufi metaphors and spiritual symbolism, this story invites the reader to explore their own inner universe.
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Melisa is a woman who, from the outside, seems to have it all—but inside, she carries a growing void. Her daily life, covered by monotonous routine, hides a sense of dissatisfaction that increasingly pushes her to face her true reality.
Everything changes when she visits an art exhibition titled “Rooms without Doors – Doors without Rooms.” The powerful metaphors of the exhibit intertwine dark memories of the past with the uncertainties of the present, resonating deeply within Melisa’s soul. There she meets Arel Shihab, an enigmatic artist whose silent gaze and wisdom shift her perception of life. Arel opens not only a doorway into art but also into the depths of her own existence.
The chaotic streets of Istanbul mirror Melisa’s internal storms. Broken mirrors, the scent of jasmine, and hidden symbols in Arel’s artworks become signposts along her path of self-discovery. Will Melisa be able to find her inner light, or will she get lost among the echoes of her past?
This story touches the deepest layers of the human soul and invites the reader to accompany Melisa on her search for meaning.
You in the Mirror is a novel for everyone who seeks light in the darkness of the soul, and who longs to reconnect with their forgotten dreams.
Are you ready to begin your own inner journey?
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Spiritual and Psychological Fiction
Metaphysical and Symbolic Novel
Female-Centered Narrative
Artistic and Introspective Themes
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“A unique experience for lovers of psychological fiction”
“A metaphysical narrative interwoven with Sufi symbolism”
“A story about spiritual transformation”
“A tale about the inner quest of the modern woman”
“A deeply emotional novel about rediscovering oneself”
📊 Bestseller on Kobo Turkey in January, March, and April 2025, in three different
✒️ International Bestseller Author Amazon & Apple Books #1 Bestseller Published in 8 languages · Read in 54+ countries
Available editions: 🇬🇧 English • 🇹🇷 Türkçe • 🇩🇪 Deutsch • 🇫🇷 Français 🇪🇸 Español • 🇮🇹 Italiano • 🇵🇹 Português • 🇷🇴 Română
Emir Demirkıran is an independent novelist, painter, and patent-holding engineer whose works blend literature, philosophy, psychology, and art into powerful narratives. His novels are known for their symbolic depth, emotional intensity, and their ability to invite readers on an inner journey of reflection and transformation.
He is the author of several works available in multiple languages, including:
Melisa & Arel: You in the Mirror (Aynadaki Sen )
The Fate Company Series I- II (Kader Şirketi)
The Season of Words (Kelime Mevsimi)
The Key: Song of Tapajós (Anahtar: Tapajós’un Şarkısı)
When he is not writing, he dedicates his time to painting, exploring philosophy, and pursuing new ideas that bridge creativity with innovation.
' Melisa & Arel ' was a magical journey that touched my heart and made me reflect every time I looked in the mirror. With each page, I found a piece of myself. A beautiful expression of inner transformation!
Loved reading this book . I don’t mind reading it over & over again . Felt every single emotion as if I was inside the story . I would call it “ Life Journey of a Lost Soul “
Hats off to the wonderful writer Emir . Always looking forward for your upcoming books .
A beautifully written, soul-stirring journey. This book didn’t just speak to me, it reflected me. One of the most emotionally resonant reads I’ve experienced in years.
This book is difficult to review. I'm not sure I really understood it, but I got the impression that I wasn’t meant to. The book was meant to make me look inside myself, to search for the real me. It will take a while to absorb its wisdom,
Melisa e Arel è un romanzo che non si limita a raccontare una storia, ma accompagna il lettore in un vero percorso interiore. Una lettura intensa, trasformativa e ricca di riflessioni profonde.