In Danziger's earlier novel, The Cat Ate My Gymsuit, Marcy is introduced as an overweight, flat-chested, insecure adolescent. She rebels against the rules inflicted upono her by parent and teacher authority figures. Also a story focusing upon Marcy's quest for identity, this novel shows her struggle to find her place among peers who are more athletic and more physically attractive. While it confronts a serious situation, Gymsuit incorporates Danziger's trademark humor, resulting in an entertaining and enjoyable tale.