Ash Believes The Impossible By: Kim Fielding
The book features heavy references to Alice in Wonderland , providing a fast-paced shorthand for Ash's journey into a hidden world.
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. Ash Believes the Impossible by Kim Fielding
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. 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. In line with Fielding’s usual style, Ash is
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.
Portland serves as a character itself, with local references that add to the story's whimsical yet grounded mood. Critical Reception
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