Selfish Girls by Abigail Bergstrom
Selfish Girls by Abigail Bergstrom is a novel about family tensions and sisterhood, following four women drawn back together in the Welsh town where they grew up. Its focus on old resentments, a haunting past and an unexpected love story suits readers looking for emotionally complex family fiction.
At a glance
- Follows four women whose lives intersect again in their childhood town in Wales.
- Explores family dynamics, sisterhood, buried resentment and an unexpected love story.
- The listing describes an emotionally complex story spanning generations.
Reference price: £9.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A clearly stated focus on complicated family relationships and sisterhood gives readers a strong sense of the novel's themes.
- The listed 272-page length offers a concise option for readers seeking family-centred fiction.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Hodder Paperbacks |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 1 Jun. 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1399719521 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1399719520 |
| Weight listed | 190 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12.8 x 2.2 x 19.6 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in multigenerational family stories and complicated sisterhood.
- Readers who enjoy emotionally intense fiction about family secrets, resentment and relationships.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking light, plot-free or purely escapist fiction may not want the described focus on family distress and a haunting past.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
34% 34% - 4 stars
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The supplied aggregate ratings lean positive overall, with four- and five-star categories making up most ratings, while a notable middle group selected three stars. That suggests reception is not uniform. Ratings alone do not establish what readers praised or disliked, so they offer limited guidance beyond indicating generally favourable but mixed reactions to this family-focused novel.
Frequently asked questions
What is Selfish Girls about?
The novel follows four women reconnecting in the Welsh town where they grew up, as they confront family tensions, old resentments and a haunting past.
Who is Selfish Girls for?
It may appeal to readers who enjoy emotionally complex family fiction focused on sisterhood, generational tensions and relationships.
How long is the listed edition?
The listing gives a print length of 272 pages.
What format is this edition?
The supplied details name Hodder Paperbacks as the publisher, but do not explicitly identify the format. Check the selected listing if format is important.
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