Sense and Sensibility
by Jane Austen
When Mr. Dashwood dies, he must leave the bulk of his estate to the son by his first marriage, which leaves his second wife and three daughters (Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret) in straitened circumstances. They are taken in by a kindly cousin, but their lack of fortune affects the marriageability of both practical Elinor and romantic Marianne. When Elinor forms an attachment for the wealthy Edward Ferrars, his family disapproves and separates them. And though Mrs. Jennings tries to match the worthy (and rich) Colonel Brandon to her, Marianne finds the dashing and fiery Willoughby more to her taste. Both relationships are sorely tried. But this is a romance, and through the hardships and heartbreak, true love and a happy ending will find their way for both the sister who is all sense and the one who is all sensibility.
- Spice
- 1/5
- Burn
- Slow
- Pages
- ~409
- Ending
- HEA
HEA means happily ever after: they end up together, for good.
How spicy is Sense and Sensibility?
Sense and Sensibility is a 1 out of 5 on our spice scale: sweet (kisses only). Kissing, longing looks, maybe a fade-to-black. Nothing on the page.
- Steam: Glimpses and kisses
- Burn: Slow burn
- Pairing: One man, one woman
- POV: Third person, multiple POVs
- Ending: Happily ever after
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How spicy is Sense and Sensibility?
Sense and Sensibility is a 1 out of 5 on our spice scale: sweet (kisses only). Kissing, longing looks, maybe a fade-to-black. Nothing on the page.
Is Sense and Sensibility a standalone?
Yes, Sense and Sensibility is a standalone. You can read it on its own.
What tropes are in Sense and Sensibility?
Sense and Sensibility features regency, hurt / comfort. It is a slow burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does Sense and Sensibility have content warnings?
We have no major content warnings noted for Sense and Sensibility, but our notes may be incomplete. Check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after Sense and Sensibility?
If you loved Sense and Sensibility, try The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn, Mansfield Park by Jane Austen, Persuasion by Jane Austen. They share its regency and hurt / comfort energy at a similar spice level.