A review by stormofpages
The Other Side of Lost by Jessi Kirby

4.0

This book follows Mari, who has escaped from real life into the – deceptively – perfect world of an online existence. While dealing with the death of her cousin Bri who she used to be so close with when they were younger, she decides to break away from the online life, and follow Bri’s plans to hike the John Muir Trail – despite having no experience or knowledge. I highly enjoyed this book – it deals with grief and finding yourself by being by yourself. It’s a gentle wake up call to remind us all that in the end what’s online at the end of the day does not matter, isn’t and shouldn’t be your whole life – and how worthwhile it can be to break free and go out in the nature. This book really made me want to go out and explore, actually go on a hike but I am very out of shape and would probably die! I’ve got a small hike planned on my holiday in two weeks, and I will definitely be reminiscing this book while I’m soaking up the nature!