Reviewed by Kelly on
I wasn't sure what to expect from Marie Antoinette, Serial Killer, having not previously seen any reader reviews before receiving a copy, but I was pleasantly surprised. I loved the location, I could almost smell the fresh baguettes and that was the main appeal for me. The setting, not just the baguettes. There is something so very romantic about Paris, the Champs Elysées, Versailles, the Louvre and the tourist must see, the Eiffel Tower. Luckily for the girls from Saint Margaret's Academy, tour guide Jules has packed as much history and sightseeing into the itinerary as possible and it really was quite special.
Although it was entertaining and the storyline lured me in and kept my attention, I found Colette increasingly irritating. Once from a wealthy family, since her parents separation, she lives with her mother and brother, with the family working hard and living on meager means. Luckily she has a scholarship for the Academy, but is mortified at the thought of her friends, especially Hannah finding out. Hannah is a manipulative bitch, with Colette living her life to please the mean girl who could threaten to turn on her at any moment. Blinded by being included as a popular girl, Colette allows herself to be used as a doormat, taking on board insults, degrading remarks and being bullied into being just another follower. Why didn't Colette stand up for herself? Simple, she's vain, materialistic and doesn't care what it takes to be popular, even her own self respect.
It wasn't until the introduction of Jules, where Colette begins to question the loyalty of her so called friends. In the end, she seemed to be a girl with no self esteem who simply had no confidence to stand up to Hannah, but eventually she takes a stand, and I couldn't have been happier. But the real star of Marie Antoinette, Serial Killer is the location. Simply beautiful.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 9 March, 2014: Finished reading
- 9 March, 2014: Reviewed