Obsession By Gemma Weir May 2026

Reviews for the book are polarized, often depending on a reader's comfort with the "dark romance" genre:

: Sebastian’s controlling behavior eventually drives Starling to run away. However, Sebastian continues to stalk her and pull strings from the shadows for two years.

: Sebastian is described as extremely possessive, manipulative, and emotionally abusive. Obsession by Gemma Weir

The story begins in a high school setting where Starling, a student of modest means, encounters "The Elites"—four wealthy and powerful boys who rule the school.

: Some readers on Reddit criticize the writing style as "juvenile" or "Wattpad-like," noting a lack of character depth and unrealistic portrayals of wealth and power for college-aged characters. Obsession (Alphaholes, #1) by Gemma Weir - Goodreads Reviews for the book are polarized, often depending

: The book features several "dubcon" (dubious consent) scenarios and is rated highly for its explicit steam and spice levels. Reader Reception

is the first book in the Alphaholes series by Gemma Weir , a UK-based author known for writing dark contemporary romances featuring possessive, "alpha-hole" male leads. Released on April 28, 2022, the novel is a standalone dark bully romance that follows the intense and toxic relationship between Sebastian Lockwood and Starling. Plot Overview The story begins in a high school setting

: The plot includes stalking, kidnapping, tracking, and intense control over the female lead's choices.