diff --git a/bookwyrm/tests/views/lists/test_list_item.py b/bookwyrm/tests/views/lists/test_list_item.py
index 0d6f66ab..50be3c28 100644
--- a/bookwyrm/tests/views/lists/test_list_item.py
+++ b/bookwyrm/tests/views/lists/test_list_item.py
@@ -67,4 +67,4 @@ class ListItemViews(TestCase):
         self.assertEqual(mock.call_count, 1)
 
         item.refresh_from_db()
-        self.assertEqual(item.notes, "beep boop")
+        self.assertEqual(item.notes, "<p>beep boop</p>")