diff --git a/backend/tests/integration/test_auth_routes.py b/backend/tests/integration/test_auth_routes.py
index b0f9d32..26f6e94 100644
--- a/backend/tests/integration/test_auth_routes.py
+++ b/backend/tests/integration/test_auth_routes.py
@@ -103,8 +103,7 @@ def test_signup_start_returns_pending_response() -> None:
             },
         )
         assert response.status_code == 202
-        body = response.json()
-        assert body["email"] == "user@example.com"
+        assert response.json() == {"email": "user@example.com"}
     finally:
         app.dependency_overrides = {}