Obsession By | Gemma Weir

: 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

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

As a dark romance, the book contains several mature themes and potential triggers. Readers on The StoryGraph and the Trigger Warning Database highlight the following content: Obsession by Gemma Weir

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

Reviews for the book are polarized, often depending on a reader's comfort with the "dark romance" genre: : After two years apart, Sebastian decides it

: 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 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. As a dark romance, the book contains several

: 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.