A review by jessalynn_librarian
The Last of the High Kings by Kate Thompson

3.0

I enjoyed this sequel to The New Policeman, but for whatever reason it didn't have quite the same magic. It still had that entertaining blend of Irish mythology and fantasy with real world issues, and the characters were well-drawn, and it had a nice sense of humor in the tone. I was a little distracted by the fact that our main character, JJ, is now in his 40s with several children - I couldn't help but wonder if children would enjoy that as much as a story told primarily from a child's point of view. Sections are from the point of view of the children, but JJ is still at the forefront. Overall a fun read, and worth taking a look at if you enjoyed The New Policeman (which I highly recommend), but probably not a good stand-alone.