*ARC* Book Review: Attorney at Paw (A Chrissy the Shih Tzu Mystery) by Diane Wing

Only Chrissy, a cute little Shih Tzu, can unlock this mystery! 

Autumn Clarke survived the car crash that killed her parents. To help her cope with PTSD, she adopts Chrissy, a Shih Tzu with a remarkable secret. Chrissy is also the only witness to the mysterious death of her pet parent. Autumn vows to find the truth behind his death with the help of Chrissy, the neighbors and an attractive detective. Can Autumn unravel the clues while trying to heal Chrissy's trauma and overcome her own devastating emotional wounds in the midst of a dangerous murder investigation?

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Review: 
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book in exchange for an HONEST review.

This book is so good. I love the characters, the story, and how the relationship between a human and a dog is portrayed. I also like the representation of mental illness in this book and how the author shows how helpful animals are especially towards a person's emotional and mental well-being.  

I was trying to recreate the cover picture with my dog, Leia. 

Characters:

Autumn suffers from panic attacks due to due to her anxiety and PTSD. She also experiences survivor's guilt since she survived the car crash while her parents did not She has a complex personality, which means that she shows strength and perseverance yet she has this vulnerability about her that humanizes her whole characterization. She is a character that is very relatable because she has problems like any other person. Yet despite her problems, she is very sweet especially towards Chrissy. 

Chrissy reminds me of my dog, Leia, in a way that they are both sweet, loving, and protective of their "humans". She also has this amazing capability that helps her communicate with Autumn, which I wished my dog has because it would be awesome to be able to communicate with her. 

Detective Ray also suffers from PTSD after serving in the military in Afghanistan. He has a German Shepherd named Ace, which is his retired service/police dog partner.  

Anna is a character that I really despise. She is very despicable and cruelly treats dogs. She is also very greedy. I hate that there are people like Anna in the world. I have seen social media post about maltreatment of animal and that just breaks my heart. 

"The lesson was clear: there is no fear in truly loving, 

for it protects from the harshest of circumstances.

 Anxiety is fear, but love, faith, and hope 

are tonics to surmount whatever we must face.

My own Chrissy. 

Furthermore, I really love this book. It is a very light mystery book, which kinda reminds me somehow of Nancy Drew books from my childhood. I like how the book shows the mental health and well-being of not only humans but also animals. Chrissy suffers from separation anxiety after the death of Gary, her previous owner. Separation anxiety is very common in dogs and I love that the author included that in the book because other readers will be informed. In addition, once I have a suspect in mind, the author just adds on more twists to make the story not predictable. I cannot wait for the next book. I definitely recommend this book if you are looking for a light mystery book or if you are a dog lover.  

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“Chrissy the Shih Tzu may be the cutest sleuth on the job, but don't let that button nose fool you—it's perfectly able to sniff out a killer with a little help from her human friends. Great start to a fun new series!” ~ Sheila Webster Boneham, Author of the award-winning Animals in Focus Mysteries 

“Diane Wing does an excellent job of showing readers just how animals can communicate with us through images and actions when we are tuned into their frequency. Through the relationship between Autumn and Chrissy, Wing also shows the importance of therapy animals and how much they can help those who need them. Add in a sweet romance to the intrigue of the mystery and you've got a book that you won't want to put down.” ~ Melissa Alvarez, Intuitive, animal communicator and author of Animal Frequency and Llewellyn's Little Book of Spirit Animals 

“Diane Wing has created a wonderfully endearing little character in Chrissy the Shih Tzu. It really shines through that the author is an animal and dog lover. I can see these books quickly becoming a cherished addition to the cozy mystery genre.” ~ J. New, author of The Yellow Cottage Vintage Mysteries

About the author

Author, teacher, and perspective changer Diane Wing, M.A. enjoys exploring the mysteries of life and the way that people experience themselves and the world around them. A phenomenologist at the core, Diane uses a variety of techniques combined with discovering unique patterns experienced by her clients to reveal a deeper understanding of the self and to shift their perspective enabling them to move past obstacles that keep them stuck.

Wing's books create a transformational experience for the reader while incorporating a bit of the unexpected. Many say that her fiction has a sense of Karmic justice rendered within the realm of the unknown and that her non-fiction brings about a heightened awareness of the self and the world to enhance understanding of our own internal transformations.

Diane Wing is dedicated to helping people get grounded and trust themselves, so they can live a peaceful and fulfilling life of joyful self-expression. She inspires others and teaches them to safely tap into the energies around them to turn anxiety into tranquility. Her clients are those who are ready to stop struggling in their personal life so they can feel their best.

Wing sees connections between things that seem disparate to others and can help you see their significance in your life. She's an idea person who helps you shift your perspective to see yourself and your life in a whole new way and is a master at bringing magick into the everyday. She wants to live in a world where people feel inspired and motivated to evolve beyond their current way of being. As a Perspective Changer and Blockage Buster, she's a wiz at helping people find their Inner Magick to help them be happy in the present while creating their ideal future.

To that end, Diane Wing created a body of work focused on knowing the self at a deep level in order to build self-trust and self-confidence. Her books, both dark fantasy fiction and enlightening non-fiction, hold lessons based in Universal and Magickal Law and energetic consciousness. Her games, Pathways and Insight Stones®, are systems of metaphysics designed to facilitate self-discovery, develop intuitive ability, and to enhance self-awareness. The emphasis of her school, Wing Academy of Unfoldment, and of her radio show, Wing Academy Radio, helps students and listeners learn ways to take metaphysical and personal development concepts and apply them to everyday life in their own distinct way. It's about going deeper and seeing the patterns of your life.

According to Diane Wing, "Ever since I was little, the world felt magickal. [Magick with a "k" is used to differentiate the magic of an illusionist or stage magician from the magick that includes your intuitive abilities and tapping into the flow of the Universe). The world was beautiful and mysterious, filled with things to learn and experience. The path led me to become a lifetime student of metaphysics, mysticism, magick, and spirituality and to achieve a Master's degree in psychology...and it all shows up in my writing. You never know what's waiting around the bend.

"The world still feels magickal to me; every act of nature, every energetic exchange, every new discovery is perceived through the eyes of wonder. I now understand that self-knowledge is the key to all magickal operations; the discovery of our own Inner Magick is essential to living in concert with the Universe. We are the Magician, as in tarot, orchestrating and creating life in accordance with our true self."

Diane is an avid reader, bibliophile, lover of trees, and a lifelong learner. She and her husband are pet parents to a sweet little Shih Tzu.

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