Unraveling the Mystique: A Deep-Dive into 'My Werewolf System' Book Review

Tom and Gary, best friends with wildly different personalities, form the epicenter of this tale. Gary sports an eccentric side, always surprising those around him with his unorthodox behavior. Tom, on the other hand, derives his pleasure from the digital universe - computers, games, TV shows, and novels. These are his happy places, the spaces where he finds solace.

In the realm of their daily life, they find commonality in "PouTube", a hallucination in the virtual world. One such virtual exploration leads them onto a world where a new variant of humans exists, humans who had been genetically modified or 'Altered'. Much to their fascination, these 'Altered' humans encapsulate abnormal strength, pace, and a slow aging process. A world where humans had evolved into superior beings, causing a ripple of uncertainty whether they were humans at all.

Gary, a character with a financial obsession, views this 'Altered' battle as a golden opportunity, a ticket to rapid wealth. An obsessive pursuit of money blinds him, setting him on a path fraught with danger and regret.

A fresh chapter in their adolescence commences with a seemingly innocent game of rugby. Gary's refusal to acknowledge his flawed vision lands him in the hospital, nursing a broken nose, courtesy of Blake's knee. However, the real twist in Gary's life follows soon after, as he succumbs to a dangerous path of clandestine gang activities.

Under this new phase labeled 'The Underdogs', Gary indulges in a summer of peculiar experiences. His association with the gang members, who seemingly portray the sophistication of businessmen, sinks him deeper into this dangerous vortex. Hardships of the world drive many of his peers likewise down this dark alley, contributing to the thriving industry of organized crime.

Subsequently, we uncover 'The System', where Gary's role as a transporter exposes him to ominous transactions within the gang. A seemingly simple rule trodden with danger, "Never take the package, never ask what's in the package, and never look inside the package", marks the beginning of an episode where he encounters death, violence, and his seemingly miraculous survival.

In the concluding chapter 'What am I?', Gary finds himself awakening in the woods, miraculously healed from his earlier violent encounter. Like a scene straight from a video game, he starts receiving notifications and quests. He realizes that these are no longer part of a game, but his present reality. The new quests induce a radical dietary shift, focusing on meat consumption and survival based tasks, hinting at a significant transformation in his life. With a periodic reference to the full moon, Gary finds himself questioning - has he entered a werewolf system?