Let me start by saying this: if you're into dark romance with a side of psychological chaos, *High Demand* will GRIP you. I devoured it in one sitting—partly because the plot twists are THAT wild, partly because Jaxon’s unhinged energy is weirdly magnetic. But fair warning: this isn’t your fluffy romance. It’s a cult-themed, morally gray mess that’ll either enthrall or infuriate you.

**The Good:** The pacing? Chef’s kiss. The moment Res and Jaxon collide, the story accelerates like a runaway train. The cult backdrop is disturbingly fascinating (though heavy—check those trigger warnings!). And that ending? I literally gasped aloud. No spoilers, but the cliffhanger is *brutal* in the best way.

**The Spice:** Oh boy. Jaxon is next-level obsessive—think Zade Meadows but with more… *creative* methods. Some scenes toe the line between hot and horrifying (menstrual cup scene, I’m side-eyeing you). If you like your romance with a side of WTF, you’ll be highlightinng passages.

**The Not-So-Good:** Res’s passiveness frustrated me. For someone who’s ‘reformed,’ she shrugs off violence like it’s nothing. Also, minor characters get disposed of abruptly (RIP security team), which felt lazy. And yeah, the typos? Annoying for a published book.

**Verdict:** 4/5 stars for sheer addictiveness. It’s flawed, polarizing, and DEFINITELY not for everyone—but if dark romance is your vice, you’ll be screaming for Book 2 like the rest of us.