Of Kith and Kin by Laura Lee Dooley follows the story of Tae-hee as her life changes in an instant when a man claims to be her long-lost twin brother. Tae-soo was presumed dead decades ago, but now he is back and goes by the name Kit. As he is almost unrecognizable, Tae-hee rejects his story until he proves his identity. Slowly bringing him back into her life, Tae-hee takes him to KSH House, an estate sales and antiques business, and her chosen family. As Kit settles into the new surroundings, long-buried secrets are revealed that make their lives complicated once more. However, things take a dangerous turn when a friend dies, and the future of KSH House is hanging in the balance. But why did things become so complex? Is it because of Kit and his sudden appearance? Why are they in danger?

Author Laura Lee Dooley created a fascinating story with plenty of interesting characters. I loved Tae-hee. She was the life of the story. Her emotions and decisions laid the foundation for what happened next. At first, I didn’t really trust or like Kit, but his story made me reconsider him. I loved the different characters of different ethnicities and how well they all gelled together as part of KSH. The connection between Jong-hyun and Kit was incredible. The mystery behind Trax and Host was enough to make me want to read on. The fast pace was perfect, the character development was good, and the overall story was entertaining. The intense action had me hooked. I highly recommend Of Kith and Kin and cannot wait to see what happens next!

Of Kith and Kin is the fourth book in Laura Lee Dooley's Chronicles of the Threlphax series. For decades, Tae-soo thought her twin brother Tae-hee was dead, until she met a man named Kit who claimed to be Tae-hee. After initially struggling to prove his claim, Kit tells his story and eventually convinces Tae-soo. Soon, Tae-soo introduces Kit to the members of the KSH House, who deal with antiques and estate sales. In India, Sameer Khan meets Dr. Seung-do Lee. He is someone whose past is intricately linked with the twins. After Kit falls in love with Tae-soo's friend, Jong-hyun Park, the shocking death of one of the KSH members brings an unexpected threat to the twins, their friends, and the Threlphax. Will Kit and his friends survive the upcoming events?

Steeped in mystery, romance, and intrigue, Of Kith and Kin is a captivating novel that fantasy fans will love. The lore of this world is fascinating. Author Laura Lee Dooley masterfully incorporates unexpected twists and turns into the plot, keeping you on the edge of your seat at all times. One of my favorite aspects of the book is how Dooley pushes the plot forward through conversations between the different characters. It helps you get attached to the characters and learn more about their personalities. I also loved the sibling back-and-forth between Kit and Tae-soo. Kit's relationship with Jong is bound to entertain romance readers. Overall, it's a fantastic book for anyone who loves rich worldbuilding and lore. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I think you will too!

Of Kith and Kin: Chronicles of the Threlphax Book 4 by Laura Lee Dooley follows Tae-hee, a nurse at the Community Care Hospital, who encounters her supposedly dead twin brother on a bus after almost a decade. She never thought she would see Tae-soo ever again, but when a strange man sits next to her on the bus, everything she knows falls apart. What’s even stranger is that the man looks and sounds nothing like her brother but knows everything he did. Could this man really be her brother, and if so, why does he look nothing like the person she remembers?

Of Kith and Kin by Laura Lee Dooley is definitely a unique story that follows twin beings known as threlphax. Dooley explores the nature of these beings and their unknown abilities through Tae-soo, now known as Kit. I found the story development from Kit swapping bodies to his eventual romance with Jong to be riveting. I felt as though Dooley kept me on my toes with every page. Kit’s journey of rediscovery and adaptation is filled with emotion, while Tae-hee’s skepticism and eventual acceptance create a heartfelt tension that drives the narrative. Jong-hyun and Sameer each bring their level of depth and contrast to the story, highlighting different aspects of trust, friendship, and love. The relationships are genuine and emotionally resonant, and the stakes feel personal as much as fantastical. Overall, I found this to be such an engrossing read, and despite this being the fourth book in the series, I easily read it as a standalone.

Of Kith and Kin by Laura Lee Dooley is the fourth book in the Chronicles of the Threlphax. A stranger sits beside Tae-hee on the bus and greets her in Korean, in the familiar way an older brother would greet his younger sibling. Tae-hee could not believe the stranger was her older twin, Tae-soo. Tae-soo is supposed to be dead, but co-exists as Kit in this stranger’s body. The twins are unusual beings who remain young and healthy well beyond normal human years. The reunion between the twins is shaped by love and loss as they struggle to get to know each other. The twins had to confront what identity means when Kit asks Tae-hee if his looks trouble her. The twins’ reunion is filled with disbelief, longing, and heartbreak, and while something is missing, they still have a special connection.

Of Kith and Kin by Laura Lee Dooley has a complex plot that hooked me from the start until the end. There was so much happening that I could not put the book down; I was too afraid I would miss something. The suspense kept me on the edge of my seat, and I turned the pages as fast as possible. The characters were well-developed and strong. At first, it was difficult for Tae-hee to come to terms with the fact that this stranger is in fact, her brother she thought was dead. This book was expertly written and has all the components to be a big success. I enjoyed reading the book, and it will stay with me for a while.