diff --git a/packages/generational-box/tests/basic.rs b/packages/generational-box/tests/basic.rs
index e250d2369..407332f95 100644
--- a/packages/generational-box/tests/basic.rs
+++ b/packages/generational-box/tests/basic.rs
@@ -119,7 +119,7 @@ fn fuzz() {
             }
             #[cfg(any(debug_assertions, feature = "check_generation"))]
             for key in invalid_keys.iter() {
-                assert!(!key.validate());
+                assert!(key.try_read().is_ok());
             }
             maybe_owner_scope(valid_keys, invalid_keys, path);
             invalid_keys.push(valid_keys.pop().unwrap());