What are some underrated science fiction and fantasy books?

One underrated science fiction book is 'The Stars My Destination' by Alfred Bester. It has a unique take on teleportation and a gritty, noir - like future setting. Another is 'Hyperion' by Dan Simmons. It weaves together multiple storylines in a complex and engaging way, exploring themes of time, religion, and artificial intelligence. Also, 'Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said' by Philip K. Dick. It presents a dystopian future full of political and social unrest.

One underrated science fiction book is 'The Left Hand of Darkness' by Ursula K. Le Guin. It explores gender and cultural differences in a unique way. Another is 'Flow My Tears, the Policeman Said' by Philip K. Dick. It has a really strange and interesting plot set in a future society. And 'The Stars My Destination' by Alfred Bester is also great. It has a very distinct style and is full of adventure.

A rather underrated science fiction teen book is 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry. It presents a seemingly utopian society where everything is controlled, and a young boy named Jonas starts to question the world around him when he becomes the Receiver of Memory. It's thought - provoking and makes you consider the value of emotions and individuality.

A somewhat underrated 1970s science fiction book is 'The Left Hand of Darkness' by Ursula K. Le Guin. It's set on a planet where people have no fixed gender until they enter a sexual cycle. It's a thought - provoking exploration of gender, society, and politics, but it doesn't always get as much attention as some of the more action - packed science fiction from the era.

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.

A somewhat underrated science fiction book is 'Hyperion' by Dan Simmons. It has a complex narrative structure, with different characters' stories intertwining. The world - building is excellent, and it delves into deep philosophical and religious themes within a science - fiction setting.

The Abhorsen series by Garth Nix. It has a unique magic system and interesting characters. Not as well - known as some big names but still really good. Another is 'The Raven Cycle' by Maggie Stiefvater. It combines mystery and fantasy elements in a story about a group of teens.

One underrated adult fantasy book is 'The Golem and the Jinni' by Helene Wecker. It tells the story of a golem and a jinni in New York City at the turn of the 20th century. It has a unique blend of fantasy and historical fiction. Another is 'Uprooted' by Naomi Novik. It has a great female protagonist and a really interesting magic system that is tied to the forest. It doesn't get as much attention as some of the more well - known fantasy books but is really good.

The 'October Daye' series by Seanan McGuire is quite underrated. It follows a changeling in a world full of fae. Another is 'The Iron Druid Chronicles' by Kevin Hearne. It has a really unique take on druids in the modern world. And 'Shadow's Edge' by Brent Weeks, which combines elements of magic and a sort of noir - like urban setting.

'The Coldest Girl in Coldtown' by Holly Black. It has a unique take on vampire society, with Coldtowns being places where vampires and humans co - exist in a strange way. It's not as well - known as some of the big names in vampire fiction but is really good.