Selfish Girls

Paperback Published on: 01/06/2026
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Selfish Girls
an ache for a sister
It took me two to three chapters to properly get into the characters, but the switching of timelines and perspectives really worked and kept the pace going... READ MORE
Annie at Birmingham

Synopsis

Nothing hurts like family.

Ines is reluctantly moving home on the edge of a breakdown, her childhood sweetheart in tow. He's only ever wanted what was best for her.

Gwen is elated that her prodigal daughter has returned.

Dylan is still licking her wounds from a rejection she can't forget.

And Emma is quietly suffocating in the perfect marriage she wanted so badly.

They were inseparable once. But that was a long time ago. Now, they're back in the Welsh town where they grew up, peeling back the layers of a once forgotten, haunting past. What they find may be the end of them...

Uninhibited, claustrophobic and emotionally complex, Selfish Girls spans generations, buried resentments, and an unexpected love story. It is a clear-eyed portrait of a dysfunctional family and the pain we inflict on those we love most.

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Publisher information

  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
  • ISBN: 9781399719520
  • Number of pages: 272
  • Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 22 mm
  • Weight: 194g
  • Languages: English

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Selfish Girls
A must read, multigenerational family saga.
Beyond the storyline, what struck me most was just how much Bergstrom has grown as a writer. Her prose is richer, more layered, and full of depth, bringing... READ MORE
Gabriela Townes
Selfish Girls
Incredible
This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year after LOVINGGG What A Shame so much a few years ago. And I’m thrilled to tell you that it didn’t disa... READ MORE
Lucy  Skeet
Selfish Girls
Sisterhood for the modern reader
I read and adored Abigail's debut book What A Shame back in 2022 and I'm not even exaggerating when I say Selfish Girls was one of my most anticipated book... READ MORE
Charline Adams
Selfish Girls
Five stars!
Selfish Girls is an unflinching and intimate exploration of family, friendship, and the messy truths we often bury. Ines returns to her Welsh hometown on t... READ MORE
The Secret Book Review
Selfish Girls
brilliant literary fiction
Selfish Girls is about the Wyn family, specifically the sisters and their mother. We find out things about their current life before going back to the girl... READ MORE
Elaine Guest
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
Selfish Girls
A brilliant story with multiple layers
The story follows three sisters (or is it four? - you will understand this point once you pick it up) both in the present and through their childhood as we... READ MORE
cosylittlereadingcorner
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