While the book holds a high average rating of and 4.7/5 at Barnes & Noble , some reviewers have noted typical Kristen Ashley "quirks":
: Some readers on The StoryGraph find the specific dialect and lack of certain pronouns in the dialogue difficult to follow. The Will by Kristen Ashley
: Reviewers frequently highlight the "epic feels" of the book, noting that it moves from heartbreaking grief at the start to heartwarming family dynamics and a tear-inducing epilogue. Character Highlights While the book holds a high average rating of and 4
: Reviewers from Kaetrin's Musings pointed out frequent typos that can occasionally disrupt the flow. Community Voices Community Voices : Initially guarded and "disguised" after
: Initially guarded and "disguised" after an abusive childhood, she finds healing by connecting with Jake’s three children and her grandmother's small-town community.
The Will by Kristen Ashley is a deeply emotional contemporary romance and the first installment in her . It follows Josephine "Josie" Malone, a globetrotting fashionista who returns to her small Maine hometown after the death of her beloved grandmother, only to discover she has been "bequeathed" to Jake Spear—a retired boxer and three-time divorcee—in her grandmother's will. Core Themes & Atmosphere
: The story centers on two mature adults (Josie is 45, Jake is 49) finding love and a sense of belonging later in life.