Brian Krans

“180 Days is a timely, nerdy love letter to the Bay Area, long-lost-love-filled vacations staring at buildings in Barcelona, growing older, and the crushing realization that love takes work. A must-read for fans of 99 Percent Invisible and second chances.”

Fionn Mac Meldrum

“In this novel about broken love and coming to terms with our sense of self, Alfredo Botello deals wonderfully with the concepts of limitations, expectations, and ultimately, the realizations one comes to when dealing with a marriage at a crossroads. Actions have very...

Ted Kissel

“A compelling and deeply insightful exploration of love, forgiveness, and self-discovery, Botello’s 180 Days skillfully delves into the complexities of human relationships, offering a raw and authentic portrayal of the challenges faced by many, making it a truly...

Greg Fields

“Alfredo Botello’s debut novel delves into themes of self, uncertainty, passion, loss, and the overwhelming need for each of us to redeem ourselves, to surmount past mistakes and reclaim who and what we really are. With an intensity that mirrors the depth of these...

Liam Callanan

“A love letter to art, architecture, music, dreams lost and found, innovative plumbing, and, finally, love itself, 180 Days is smart, funny, and fearlessly romantic. . . . The novel’s characters may be running out of time, but Alfredo Botello’s boundless talent is...