Obsession By Gemma Weir Online

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

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

: 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 Obsession by Gemma Weir

: Sebastian Lockwood, the ringleader of the Elites, becomes instantly obsessed with Starling during her sophomore year. He views her as his property, using his immense power and wealth to manipulate her life.

: 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. is the first book in the Alphaholes series

: 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 is described as extremely possessive, manipulative, and emotionally abusive. Obsession (Alphaholes, #1) by Gemma Weir - Goodreads

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.