Actual rating: 2.5 
 Let me say this book is written a millions time better than "the other book," which it has been compared to. That being said, I'm not sure (at least at book one) why this is compared to 50SOG? I assume that it gets into the D/s relationship in the upcoming books? There was really just a hint of it in this. Or is it the damaged/abused history that has people comparing it? Or is it because it's erotica and obviously 50SOG was the first of it's kind or every book has to be compared to it? 
 This actually does have a plot and character development, but it also has instalove, unrealistic situations, and an ending that is not an ending at all (there is no resolution and there's also no cliff hanger). The two main characters gave me some serious whiplash with their ups and downs, but I suppose given their backgrounds it makes sense. Prepare yourself for a lot of drama. 
 I'm putting this book in the guilty pleasure box. I finished in it one sitting, so it's definitely a readable book despite the issues I had with it. Reading books with these super rich protagonists make me feel bad about my life though.