Can you recommend some underrated fantasy fiction YA books?

In fantasy, 'The Name of the Wind' by Patrick Rothfuss is somewhat underrated. It has a great story about a young man's journey to become a powerful wizard. The world - building is detailed and the characters are engaging. For science fiction, 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson is underrated. It combines elements of cyberpunk, with a virtual reality world called the Metaverse. Another underrated fantasy book is 'Uprooted' by Naomi Novik. It has a unique take on the fantasy genre with a dark forest and a wizard - like figure.

Yes. 'Throne of Glass' is a popular YA fantasy. It has a strong female lead, Celaena Sardothien, who is an assassin. The world - building in this book is amazing, with political intrigue and magic. 'Shadow and Bone' is also a good choice. It has a unique magic system and a complex plot that involves a girl with a special power trying to save her war - torn country. 'Red Queen' is another YA fantasy, where society is divided by blood - those with red blood are commoners and those with silver blood have special powers.

Sure. 'The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making' by Catherynne M. Valente is a good start. It has a charming and whimsical story that's easy to get into. Another is 'The House in the Cerulean Sea' by TJ Klune. It's a heartwarming fantasy with a simple yet engaging plot. And 'The Dark Is Rising' by Susan Cooper is also great for beginners. It has elements of magic and adventure.

One popular one is 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins. It's set in a dystopian future where teens fight to the death in an arena. Another is 'Harry Potter' series by J.K. Rowling, which follows the adventures of a young wizard. Also, 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' by Rick Riordan is great. It's about a boy who discovers he's a demigod and goes on quests related to Greek mythology.

Sure. 'Six of Crows' by Leigh Bardugo is a great one. It has a diverse cast of characters and a really engaging heist plot set in a richly imagined fantasy world. Another is 'The Cruel Prince' by Holly Black. It's full of political intrigue and complex relationships in a faerie realm.

One great 'graceling fantasy fiction ya book' is 'Graceling' by Kristin Cashore. It has a strong female protagonist with a special grace ability. The story is filled with adventure, political intrigue, and a touch of romance.

Sure. 'The Mortal Instruments' series is really popular. It's set in a world where Shadowhunters fight demons. The main character, Clary, discovers she has a special ability and gets drawn into this dangerous and exciting world.

One underrated mercenary fiction book is 'The Rogue Mercenary'. It's about a mercenary who goes against the norms of his profession and has to face the consequences. 'Mercenary's Legacy' is also not widely known. It shows how the actions of a mercenary can have long - lasting effects on the people and places he has been involved with. 'The Outcast Mercenary' is another one. It's about a mercenary who is shunned by his peers but still manages to prove his worth in various dangerous missions.

Sure. 'The Wasp Factory' by Iain Banks is a rather underrated twisted fiction. It has a really strange and dark story about a young man and his disturbing family. Another one is 'The Cement Garden' by Ian McEwan. It's not as well - known as some of his other works but has a very twisted family - centered plot.

For beginners, 'The Chronicles of Narnia' by C.S. Lewis is a classic. It has a simple yet magical story that can draw in new readers to the YA fantasy genre. It takes you into a world of talking animals, magic, and epic battles between good and evil. 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs is also suitable. It combines real - life photos with a story about a boy who discovers a home full of children with special abilities in a time - loop.