Peony

Lore & Background

Peony is Cinder's younger stepsister who contracts Letumosis early in the series. She has no special abilities or involvement in the resistance, and she does not participate in any final battle. There is no canon character named 'Fay' in The Lunar Chronicles.

Reader's Guide

Her role shifts dramatically when Cinder helps her escape, revealing her latent ability to control plants. She becomes a key member of the resistance, using her powers to aid the group during their missions against Queen Levana. Key relationships include her bond with Cinder, who saves her life; Scarlet, who teaches her combat and strategy; and Wolf, whose connection to nature mirrors her own. Her personality evolves from timid and self-doubting to confident and fiercely protective of her new family. Across the four novels, Peony matures from a frightened servant into a revolutionary leader. She learns to trust her instincts and embrace her identity as a healer and warrior, ultimately playing a crucial role in liberating Luna.

Did You Know?

• Peony is the younger stepsister of Linh Cinder, the protagonist of the first book.
• She comes into contact with Letumosis, the plague that drives much of the series' plot.
• Her illness leads to Cinder being forcibly volunteered for cure testing.