Book Review: Why Don’t You Save Me by Rae Knight (Why Don’t You Book 2)

Genre: Dark Romance / Why Choose (Reverse Harem)

Tropes: Kidnapped FMC, Protective MMCs, Found Family, Revenge, Hidden Parentage, Multiple POV, High Angst, Morally Gray Heroes

Spice Level: 🌶🌶🌶🌶 – High spice with explicit scenes

Format: eBook

Series: Why Don't You Book 2

Tori has been taken by Nico and transported across state lines. Her men will stop at nothing to bring her home—even if it means calling in favors from their old gang ties. But when they finally track her down, they uncover a secret about her parentage that even Tori didn’t know. None of that matters if they can’t get to her before Nico does something irreversible.

I picked up Book 1 after the author mentioned it in a group I’m in—and I was instantly hooked. Book 1 ends on a brutal cliffhanger that had me downloading Book 2 immediately.

⚠️ Content Warnings:

• Attempted sexual assault
• Kidnapping
• Murder
• Manipulation
• Betrayal
• Threats and violence

This is dark romance. The themes are heavy, and the stakes are high. Personally, I loved the intensity—especially the revenge arc. Completely justified.

This is a Why Choose / Reverse Harem story with multiple POVs that keep you guessing. At certain points, you may question the number of love interests due to shifting perspectives—and possibly hate that idea. The tension is deliberate.

⚠️ Not a standalone.

You absolutely need to read Book 1 to understand what’s happening here. Jumping in at Book 2 would be confusing and remove much of the emotional payoff.

The ending felt satisfying enough that I didn’t feel an urgent need to pick up Book 3 immediately. While I know it continues exploring her parentage storyline, this installment wrapped up the immediate danger in a way that felt complete. That said, the writing and spice were strong enough that I’ll likely circle back to finish the series.

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 ⭐ You’ll love this book if you enjoy:

• Dark reverse harem romance
• Kidnapped FMC rescue arcs
• Protective, morally gray MMCs
• High-stakes revenge plots
• Multiple POV storytelling
• Intense spice with emotional payoff

Books by this Author:

Why Don’t You Make Me (Why Don’t You Book 1)