I loved this book, probably even more than the first one. I really enjoyed how it meshed elements from the original novel with the murder-y stuff. I really enjoyed both of the sisters, and how their characteristics translated to this new setting. It really surprised me, and made me laugh at times.

I absolutely loved this take on Sense and Sensibility. I love murder mysteries and the combination with Jane Austen and seeing the characters and their motives and how they work in a new universe is always fun. I enjoyed this even more than the first one.

Enjoying these Jane Austen/murder mystery match ups!

The Dashwood sisters are dealing with the death of their beloved father. They are stunned when their healthy and hale patriarch is found dead at his desk, and when they find a teacup with a residue at his side they begin to suspect foul play.

Booted from their family home by their half brother and his horrible wife, the Dashwoods find themselves in a new home and facing financial struggles they never expected. Marianne hopes to continue her father's investigative business and Elinor hopes to study chemistry beyond just a hobby -- as they now will need a new source of income. And their first case will be solving their father's murder, requiring both of their unique skill sets.

Fast paced, a bit predictable at times, but very enjoyable! Great blend of the original text with the fresh twist.

I have loved this book and the series this is my favorite in the series. I love the retelling of old books

*4.5 stars. This one was just as good as the first book in the series! I just love seeing how the classics are turned into crime novels. While they have a crime theme, I still recognize the classic story in it, which is great!

Perfect read for the colder months! You don’t have to read the classics to be able to understand these retellings.

I enjoyed Sense and Second-Degree Murder so much! The series is a very refreshing set of retellings set for the needs of our time.
Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read this book!

I recently finished reading "Sense and Second-Degree Murder" by Tirzah Price, and it's a solid four-star read. This book beautifully combines the wit of Jane Austen with the mystery of Agatha Christie, resulting in a captivating blend of romance and intrigue.

The story follows the Dashwood sisters as they embark on a quest to uncover the truth behind their father's unexpected death, which turns out to be murder. The suspenseful journey to unmask the killer had me hooked from the beginning.

What stood out to me were the sisterly dynamics. Elinor's scientific mind, Marianne's romantic aspirations, and young Margaret's novel inspiration added depth to the characters. Their sibling squabbles felt true to life, and the loyalty and love they had for each other touched my heart.

While the plot was a bit predictable at times, I thoroughly enjoyed watching it all unfold. If you're a fan of period charm, mystery, and strong family bonds, this book is a must-read.

Tirzah Price never disappoints. I loved this one just as much as Pride & Premeditation and cannot wait to get to Manslaughter Park.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperTeen for a copy of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

To preface this review - I have never read Jane Austen, I don't intend to read Jane Austen, and I love reading remakes of classics but half the time they fall flat for me. This absolutely did not fall flat! I loved that it was written in "modern speak" enough that I was able to understand what was going on without having to think excessively about the language being used, but that it still felt very reminiscent of the time period it takes place in. I enjoyed being able to get a few different perspectives throughout the book, and the mystery was captivating - if at times obvious. I am curious how closely aligned the characters were to their source content considering this is a twist on the original book. Does this make me want to read Sense and Sensibility? Maybe. More than I did before I read this book. It was a fun murder mystery time, thats for sure.

I want to thank the publisher and author for a chance to read this book.
Sisters Elunor and Marianne investigate the crime that is their father's murder and find out its someone in the family.
Jane Austen's sense and sensibility basically gets a murder mystery makeover and the first book focused on P&P.
Its was a good read. Many of the elements remain the same like the brother inheriting everything and the sisters thrown into desperate hardship.

I wish this was going to be more than a trilogy! I just find these so cozy and fun with the perfect time period! I’ve never read the original stories but looked them up to know the general idea, and these just have the cutest twists from the original work!

I adored the sisterly love and that the main character is a budding author! The mystery, romance and setting is what really sold me though, I wish there was going to be more books 🥲.

In this exciting retelling of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, the author takes the well-known story and adds a thrilling murder mystery twist to it. The novel follows Elinor, a sensible and rational young woman who dreams of becoming a scientist, and Marianne, her impulsive and fiery younger sister who works as a protégé at their father's private investigation firm, Norland& Company. When their father suddenly dies in suspicious circumstances, leaving the family penniless and without their beloved estate, the sisters team up to uncover the truth and bring the perpetrator to justice.

One of the strengths of this retelling is the way in which the author has developed both Elinor and Marianne's characters, which are delightfully quirky and different from their Austen originals. The dialogue is also well-written and consistent with the characters' personalities. I look forward to the next book in the series!

Again, slightly too mature for my students but I adored this second installation in the Jane Austen murder mysteries series. It was fairly predictable but still an enjoyable read.

Loved this follow up to Pride & Premeditation. Seeing some of my beloved characters in a new twist brought a smile to my face once again! I'm sincerely hoping that Tirzah Price does all yhe Jane Austen heroines, and then maybe does other classic heroines as well!

This book hooked me from the first chapter, I really enjoyed the premise and the women mystery solvers.

Highly original while drawing on classic Jane Austen characters, Sense and Second-Degree Murder brings a fun and compelling mystery while empowering the female characters to not only decide their own futures but also use their intellect and expertise to solve the murder. I appreciated the detailed character development and found the relationships to be well-established and heartfelt. Fun for anyone, regardless of if you like Austen's original works.

This was a fantastic book! I liked that it could ve read as a stand alone, as I haven't read Pride and Premeditation. I loved how it highlights women in a STEM field in a time where women weren't accepted for doing so. The blend of Austen and unique story elements was perfect! As for the story istelf, I loved it. Everytime I thought I had things figured out, a twist would happen that threw me off the track! I love that in a book. The characters were vibrant, likeable, and had real depth. After reading this I will definitley go back and read Pride and Premeditation. I would love more books like this in the future as well!

‘Sense and Second-Degree Murder’ by Tirzah Price, a retelling of Jane Austen’s ‘Sense and Sensibility,’ was an absolute delight. Highly recommend!

I really loved reading the first book in this series. It was fun seeing Jane Austen's world molded into a cozy mystery teenage world. I love the idea of classics being turned into cozies. If you do too, you should check this series out!

It took a bit for me to get into the book but once I was in, I was hooked.

I like the theme that Tirzah has going on with strong females stepping out of the norm and having supporting families.

This book has 3 strong young ladies that are so sure of themselves and what they want out of life. At first, I was bit put off by Elinor but she grew on me. The one that I just absolutely loved and was the best part of the book, was Margaret.

At 11, the things she was doing, saying, and thinking…I wish I would’ve have that same mentality. Not only that but her instincts actually play a huge part in the unveiling of the mystery.

I also loved the comments to the lead from Pride and Premeditation, which gives vibes to the possible crossover/team up.