"Graceling" is a fantasy novel by Kristin Cashore set in a world where some people are born with special abilities called Graces. The story follows Katsa, a young woman with the Grace of killing, as she navigates her dangerous abilities and the expectations placed upon her by her uncle, the king. As Katsa seeks to break free from her uncle's control, she meets Po, a skilled fighter with his own Grace. Together, they embark on a journey that challenges their beliefs about power, loyalty, and love, ultimately leading them to confront the darker aspects of their world.