diff --git a/tests/test_node.py b/tests/test_node.py
index 485d8be..c281eb1 100644
--- a/tests/test_node.py
+++ b/tests/test_node.py
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ def layout(self, root, viewport):
 @prep_style_class
 class BrokenStyle(BaseStyle):
     def reapply(self):
-        raise Exception
+        raise AttributeError("Missing attribute, node not ready for style application")
 
     class IntrinsicSize(BaseIntrinsicSize):
         pass