
by S. D. Smith
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Added on March 20, 2026
A Green Ember story set during Heather and Picket's arrival at Cloud Mountain, The Last Archer follows the journey of Jo Shanks. Jo is a gifted archer with a burden on his back and a fire within. Eager to see the Longtreaders receive justice, he travels from his Halfwind Citadel home to a Cloud Mountain poised on the brink of war. What he finds there will confront his convictions and test his resolve as the war begins and King Jupiter's heir is revealed. A kingdom in the balance. An arrow aimed at the heart of darkness. Who will take the shot? Special Edition! Read the opening chapters of The Green Ember Book III: Ember Rising.
One of the things I enjoy so much about the #RabbitsWithSwords world of S. D. Smithβs Green Ember books is that there are a great number of βminorβ characters who are so interesting to me that I would love to see them get their own fully developed stories. As an example, the Weavers are written in such a way that I feel like Sam must have backstories for them that he is waiting to tell. At least, I sure hope so. I also would love to know more about Emma and Lord Rakeβs story before Heather and P
This Green Ember short story is not to be missed! Thanks to a young Ember fan at church, I finally got to read this book. ;)Itβs probably no secret that archers are often my favorite characters. (Also, mailmen and doctors--with or without a capital d. :D) I loved reading about Nate his squad, fitly named the Bracers. Their competition was nice foreshadowing and very intense! Jo Shanks, a character in this series I related to very much. Not necessarily in all ways, but his awkwardness, regrets, a
This is one of my favorite Green Ember Stories! I adore Jo...y'all, no kidding he's one of my favorite characters! So that he got a whole mini side series just...ah, I love that!Characters:Jo is the main character, and he's so fun and determined and just relatable! I love him so much! *hugs*Jo's friend Lund is also so hilarious! And I wish I knew where he ended up...Other characters in the story include the Bracers, name Nate Flynn, Owen, and Junder, and I love all three of them. Especially Nate

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