L. M. Napoli builds the worlds that live beyond the page.

Born in Sydney, Australia, Leah Napoli is an avid reader across multiple genres — classic literature, sci-fi, romance, dark romance, and fantasy. Having read over 200 fantasy novels in the past two years, she set out to bring new stories to life, shaped by what she longed for in those books, and to share them with you.

Here she highlights some of her top reads in the genre for the year and champions fellow Indie artists with a true sense of community.

Her upcoming debut, The Dawn We Sang Them Home, is a dark fantasy with gothic undertones and a romantic thread — arriving October 2026 in hardcover, paperback, e-book, and audiobook. Readers can explore the Atlas of her book series, apply to become an ARC reader, browse reviews of fellow Indie authors, and join the Inner Circle for early access to unreleased lore.