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I agree with Andre.
She's allowed not to like the book and that's part and parcel of being a writer. Once it's published it's no longer yours, every reader- friend or foe- is allowed to be truthful.
Would you have preferred she not make the 2 star and come to you to tell you face to face what she felt was wrong about it, and that you need to sort this, this and that out?
If you're open to it then yes, quiz her, but only on the intention you want her feedback to improve your writing and story, not to say "well, you're my friend you should be giving me 5 stars".
She's allowed not to like the book and that's part and parcel of being a writer. Once it's published it's no longer yours, every reader- friend or foe- is allowed to be truthful.
Would you have preferred she not make the 2 star and come to you to tell you face to face what she felt was wrong about it, and that you need to sort this, this and that out?
If you're open to it then yes, quiz her, but only on the intention you want her feedback to improve your writing and story, not to say "well, you're my friend you should be giving me 5 stars".