Ash Believes The Impossible By Kim Fielding Apr 2026

The book features heavy references to Alice in Wonderland , providing a fast-paced shorthand for Ash's journey into a hidden world.

In line with Fielding’s usual style, Ash is a "genuinely good person" who is flawed and struggling with real-world burdens like medical coverage and financial strain.

Portland serves as a character itself, with local references that add to the story's whimsical yet grounded mood. Critical Reception Ash Believes the Impossible by Kim Fielding

Ash Believes the Impossible is a sweet, contemporary fantasy novella by Kim Fielding that blends the mundane reality of a burnout nonprofit worker with the whimsical magic of urban folklore.

Though it features Hanukkah elements, the story explores broader themes of joy, family, and finding warmth during the winter solstice. The book features heavy references to Alice in

Set in contemporary Portland, Oregon, the story follows , a single, cash-strapped man exhausted by his emotionally taxing job at a nonprofit. Ash's mundane life takes a magical turn when anonymous, handmade gifts—like a basket of pinecones and a scarf in Hanukkah colors—start appearing on his doorstep.

The mysterious gift-giver is revealed to be , a beautiful young man who is actually a fairy living in the wooded wonderland behind Ash's duplex. As their romance blossoms, Ash must learn to embrace the "impossible" as the harsh realities of the human world—including a landlord's medical crisis—threaten the bridge between their two realms. Key Themes & Elements Critical Reception Ash Believes the Impossible is a

Reviewers frequently describe the novella as a "delightful mix of mundane and fairyland". It is praised for its and for addressing serious contemporary issues like the lack of medical coverage within a sweet, fairy-tale romance.