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Social-media sensation Mari leaves behind her shallow online identity to fulfill her deceased cousin Bri's dream of hiking the entire John Muir Trail. Despite having Bri's equipment and written plans, eighteen-year-old Mari is ill-prepared for trail life but learns quickly, helped by sympathetic fellow hikers who become friends. While Mari's experiences sometimes stretch credulity, her growth and introspection about living authentically should resonate with teens.