diff --git a/bookwyrm/tests/models/test_status_model.py b/bookwyrm/tests/models/test_status_model.py
index f8113549..22b95922 100644
--- a/bookwyrm/tests/models/test_status_model.py
+++ b/bookwyrm/tests/models/test_status_model.py
@@ -326,7 +326,7 @@ class Status(TestCase):
         self.assertEqual(activity["type"], "Note")
         self.assertEqual(
             activity["content"],
-            'Rated <em><a href="%s">%s</a></em>: 3 stars'
+            'rated <em><a href="%s">%s</a></em>: 3 stars'
             % (self.book.remote_id, self.book.title),
         )
         self.assertEqual(activity["attachment"][0].type, "Document")