It is dangerous work, but Letta knows that being able to express yourself is what makes us human.īut the new ruler of Ark is even crueler than her predecessor, and Letta is horrified to find that they are stealing babies so they can get rid of language once and for all: if babies never hear a single word, they will never learn to speak. Letta has taken refuge with the rebels, and spends her days as a teacher, introducing young children words that never should have been lost. If babies never hear a single word, they will never learn to speak. The Last Lie is a dystopian adventure for tweens and teens and an important commentary on censorship, language, and the pursuit of freedom. In the powerful conclusion to the award-winning List duology, Letta must return from exile to fight for the people of Ark, even if it may cost her everything.
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