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Arran’s Obsession is a dark urban gangster romance, but honestly, it just wasn’t for me. While the story tries to tackle themes of overcoming abuse and learning how to love through chosen family, the execution didn’t quite hit the mark.

Arran, the male lead, grew up in a violent, abusive household with a gangster-pimp father. He claims he’s nothing like his dad and doesn’t run a gang, but his “adult entertainment club” involves some seriously questionable stuff, like the Game. In it, twenty men chase and fight over five women (who have volunteered) in a warehouse. 

Genevieve, the female lead, ends up entering the Game by accident after her father abandons her family and leaves them broke. She’s desperate, which puts her in Arran’s world, and their romance kicks off from there—but it’s far from healthy.

Arran is a complicated character, but I couldn’t bring myself to like him. He’s controlling, and despite claiming he wants to be better than his dad, some of his actions (like assaulting Genevieve in her sleep and using his power over her) completely undermine that. He has a small redemption arc, but by the end, he’s still pretty much an asshole.

Genevieve, on the other hand, felt immature and naïve. Her relationship with Arran often came off like Stockholm Syndrome, with her brushing off his toxic behavior because of her feelings. It was frustrating to watch her ignore so many red flags.

While there are some moments of emotional depth and vulnerability, they’re overshadowed by constant miscommunication and questionable choices from both leads. The spice scenes were frequent but felt unnecessary and sometimes bordered on dark or uncomfortable territory.

Overall, this story had potential, but the toxic dynamics and lack of real growth made it a tough read. If you enjoy dark romances with broken characters and can overlook some problematic elements, you might enjoy this, but it wasn’t for me.