Goodreads was always untrustworthy, more so once Amazon took control, because they allowed reviews before a book even comes out, and don't limit those reviews to just people that get advanced copies. Also almost nobody follows the 5 star rating rules as laid out when you sign up, 5 stars doesn't mean you liked it, means you loved it and people get grumpy if you choose 3 stars for liked it and will start sending messages, it's insane.
Goodreads was always untrustworthy, more so once Amazon took control, because they allowed reviews before a book even comes out, and don't limit those reviews to just people that get advanced copies. Also almost nobody follows the 5 star rating rules as laid out when you sign up, 5 stars doesn't mean you liked it, means you loved it and people get grumpy if you choose 3 stars for liked it and will start sending messages, it's insane.