The 2012 book review that sparked his ire was a scathing critique of his latest novel. The reviewer tore apart the plot, characters, and writing style, calling it "shallow and uninspired." The author was furious, feeling that the reviewer had completely missed the point of his work and had been overly harsh in their assessment. He took to social media to vent his frustrations, engaging in a heated debate with the reviewer and defending his book against what he saw as unfair criticism. The incident left a sour taste in his mouth and made him wary of future reviews, knowing that not everyone would appreciate his writing as much as he hoped.