diff --git a/backend/routers/reviews.py b/backend/routers/reviews.py
index cdfcc7b..64c420c 100644
--- a/backend/routers/reviews.py
+++ b/backend/routers/reviews.py
@@ -15,8 +15,8 @@ def create_review(
     session: Session = Depends(get_session),
     current_user: User = Depends(get_current_user)
 ):
-    db_review = Review.model_validate(review)
-    db_review.user_id = current_user.id
+    # Create model from schema data + user_id
+    db_review = Review(**review.model_dump(), user_id=current_user.id)
     session.add(db_review)
     session.flush() # Ensure ID is generated for badge checks if needed