: The plot includes stalking, kidnapping, tracking, and intense control over the female lead's choices.
: Sebastian is described as extremely possessive, manipulative, and emotionally abusive. Obsession by Gemma Weir
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 plot includes stalking, kidnapping, tracking, and
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. Released on April 28, 2022, the novel is
: After two years apart, Sebastian decides it is time to "reclaim his queen". He sets a "trap"—a gilded cage—to force her back into his life and make her love him as much as he loves her. Thematic Elements & Content Warnings
: Fans of the book, such as reviewers on Goodreads and TikTok , enjoy the over-the-top (OTT) possessiveness, the "bingeable" nature of the drama, and the protective dynamic Sebastian's friends eventually show toward Starling.
: 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.