Not a true representative of a BDSM relationship. Yes in BDSM there is a Dominant and a submissive, but in reality the submissive is the one with all the power. The fact that people are considering this a romance is disgusting to me. Christian Gray is abusive and this is a toxic relationship plain and simple, but he's good looking and a billionaire so people will look past that. If he were unattractive and poor he would be in jail. If you're looking for a true representation of BDSM with good writing and real romanc/love try the Brie series by Redd Phoenix.