Author's AI use angers readers; book ratings plummet

A romance author is facing criticism after an AI prompt was found in her published book, leading to accusations of using AI to write and sparking reader backlash. Readers discovered an editing note, likely from an AI prompt, referencing another author's style within a romantic scene in Lena McDonald's book, "Darkhollow Academy: Year 2." The passage has since been removed, but screenshots continue to circulate online. The incident has led to a drop in the book's ratings and accusations of deception, with critics calling the author a "thief" for allegedly using AI to mimic other authors. McDonald has not yet commented publicly.