July 14, 2015 
Reviewed by: Nichole Parks, professional writing major at Taylor University
Introduction
Title: As Waters Gone By
Author: Cynthia Ruchti
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Publication Date: May 5, 2015
Format: Paperback
Length: 308 Pages
OVERVIEW
Welcome to Madeline Island, home of… Well, Emmalyn Ross hopes it will be her home. After living untethered since her husband’s prison sentence, Emmalyn returns to the cottage they bought long ago. Perhaps restoring their old place will warm her heart toward Max’s pending release.
Ruchti draws readers into the throes of an enchanting island. With quirky characters to lighten the severity of Emmalyn’s situation and a comforting tone, the novel delivers a powerful message of hope and healing. It’s well-written inspiration regarding the stress of incarceration on a marriage and the healing of a family.
The tepid pace and bland heroine are the only downers to be found in this uplifting novel.
ASSESSMENT
Rating (1 to 5)
3 out 5 stars
Suggested Audience
Women
Christian Impact
Emmalyn and Max Ross come to lean on each other and God during an uncertain time in their marriage.
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That’s a shame that the heroine is a bit bland. Otherwise, it sounds like a really interesting book!
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