In the wake of Twilight, the young adult fantasy genre has become bloated with vampires, werewolves and other somewhat stereotypical fantasy creatures. Revenge of the Akuma Clan provides a refreshing escape from this pattern by merging martial arts, sword-smithing, shape shifters and legendary foes. The main character maintains a close relationship with a Shinto tiger god, which makes for some witty dialogue and a unique twist to the genre.